Joplin Health Department confirms 66 COVID-19 cases, hospitals report 60 COVID patients

The Joplin Health Department confirmed 66 new COVID-19 cases today, according to statistics posted this evening.

The cases bring the city's total to 9,778, including 116 active cases.

City hospitals are reporting 60 COVID patients, including four city residents.

Joplin has recorded 188 deaths due to COVID-19.