CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Missouri reports highest daily COVID-19 case total; Arkansas reports drop in cases
Here's a breakdown of cases in both Arkansas, Missouri and the Ozarks.
Missouri: 24,629 Total Positive Cases; 1,042 Deaths; (as of 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7) (Missouri does not report recoveries)
The Missouri Department of Health reported a record 773 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. The state reported 14 additional deaths.
(In the Missouri Ozarks)
-Greene County: 402 (243 Recoveries/163 Active Cases)
-Barry County: 81 (11 Recoveries)
-Barton County: 30
-Benton County: 20
-Camden County: 74 (35 recoveries)
-Cedar County: 12
-Christian County: 71 (33 Active Cases)
-Dade County: 1
-Dallas County: 15 (1 Recovery)
-Dent County: 5
-Douglas County: 6
-Henry County: 20
-Howell County: 44
-Jasper County: 652
-City of Joplin: 181
-Laclede County: 57 (20 Recoveries)
-Lawrence County: 48 (29 Recoveries)
-Maries County: 6
-McDonald County: 652
-Miller County: 22
-Morgan County: 19
-Newton County: 502
-Oregon County: 8
-Ozark County: 2
-Phelps County: 48
-Polk County: 16 (6 Recoveries)
-Pulaski County: 130
-Shannon County: 22
-St. Clair County: 2
-Stone County: 19
-Taney County: 105 (25 recoveries)
-Texas County: 9
-Vernon County: 26
-Webster County: 48
-Wright County: 29 (14 recoveries)
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a map of all Missouri county-by-county cases.
Arkansas: 24,512 Total Positive Cases; 301 Deaths; 18,725 Recoveries; 369 Hospitalizations (as of 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 7)
The state of Arkansas reported a daily increase of 439 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. Arkansas reported nine additional deaths. .
(In the Arkansas Ozarks)
-Baxter County: 25 (17 Recoveries)
-Benton County: 3,043 (2,426 Recoveries)
-Boone County: 30 (19 Recoveries)
-Carroll County: 195 (142 Recoveries)
-Fulton County: 15 (10 Recoveries)
-Izard County: 23 (20 Recoveries)
-Madison County: 203 (176 Recoveries)
-Marion County: 12 (4 Recoveries)
-Newton County: 7 (5 Recoveries)
-Searcy County: 12 (7 Recoveries)
-Sharp County: 58 (44 Recoveries)
-Stone County: 19 (13 Recoveries)
-Washington County: 4,137 (2,998 Recoveries)
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a map of all Arkansas county-by-county cases.
Here are some resources to keep you updated on the spreads.
MISSOURI CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE: The state Department of Health and Senior Services said residents and medical providers needing advice on the virus can call 877-435-8411 at any time on any day.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is updating cases and threats across the state. Click
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ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: The Arkansas Department of Health is updating cases and threats across the Natural State. Click
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CDC: The Centers for Disease Control is Atlanta is on the frontlines of the battle to prevent the spread of coronavirus. It offers guidance for you and your business. Click
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH: Click
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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION: The World Health Organization just labeled the coronavirus as a pandemic. It has been tracking the virus since it first showed up in Wuhan, China on December 31. Click
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KY3.COM COVERAGE: Get the latest stories, both locally and nationally.
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Simple preventive actions that help prevent the spread of all types of respiratory viruses include:
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.