Joplin hospitals' COVID-19 count down to 12, only three Joplin residents

The COVID-19 numbers in Joplin continue to drop dramatically, according to statistics posted on the city's website.

Joplin hospitals have 12 coronavirus patients, with only three of them city residents.

The Joplin Health Department reported six new cases Monday and 36 in the past week, putting the total at 5,875. The city has 23 active cases.

Joplin has recorded 125 deaths due to COVID-19.