Two COVID-19 deaths reported in Newton County

Two Newton County residents died from COVID-19, according to a Newton County Health Department news release.

The victims were women in their 70s and 80s. Both had been hospitalized with COVID-19. The deaths bring the county's total to 49 deaths.

Newton County reported 32 new cases today, increasing the total to 3,179, including 380 active cases. Twenty-five people are hospitalized.

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