Seven COVID-19 cases reported in Newton County

The Newton County Health Department reported seven new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.

Statistics posted this evening on the department's Facebook page show the city has had 1,739 cases.

The number of people who are hospitalized increased from nine to 10, while the number in isolation dropped from 317 to 301.

Newton County has recorded 23 deaths due to COVID-19.

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