Number of COVID-19 patients in Joplin hospitals declines, 20 new cases confirmed

The COVID-19 patient census at Joplin hospitals, which climbed as high as 110 in recent days, is down to 94, according to statistics posted on the city's COVID-19 dashboard.

Of the 94, 13 are Joplin residents.

The city confirmed 20 coronavirus cases in 24 hours, bringing the total to 3,336. Of that total, 322 cases are active.

Joplin has recorded 60 deaths due to COVID-19.