Missouri reports nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases, 77 deaths

 

The state of Missouri added 1,987 COVID-19 cases to its count over the past 24 hours, increasing the overall total to 92,202.

Seventy-seven deaths were reported, most of those occurred earlier, from June through August, according to a tweet issued by the Department of Health and Senior Services.

Through continuing efforts to ensure data transparency and quality, DHSS analysts discovered an inconsistency in death certificate diagnosis codes when compared to case information contained in DHSS disease surveillance systems. 

After thorough analysis and evaluation, these additional COVID-19-associated deaths were identified. We expect to report more (although not as many as today) of these on Sunday as we work to complete this evaluation of cases.

Missouri has recorded 1,639 deaths due to COVID-19.