Missouri reports one COVID-19 death, 1,613 new cases

 

The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri grew to 102,747 today as statistics released by the Department of Health and Senior Services noted 1,613 new cases.

One death was reported, putting the state's total at 1,705.

After reaching an all-time high of 1,040 people being hospitalized 24 hours earlier, the state's total stands at 971.

The percentage of positive COVID-19 cases, which had reached a high of 13 percent two days ago, is down to 11.6 during the reporting period