Jasper County reports nine new COVID-19 cases, number hospitalized up to 20

The Jasper County COVID-19 total stands at 1,272 after nine new cases were added, according to statistics posted Friday on the Jasper County Health Department Facebook page.

The number of people under isolation increased from 62 to 64 over the 24-hour reporting period, with the number hospitalized increasing from 19 to 20.

The county has recorded six coronavirus deaths.

The statistics do not include the portion of Jasper County that is located in the Joplin city limits.