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Boone County reported another COVID-19 death on Tuesday. That’s now 17 deaths from the illness. Health officials say the patient was older than 80.
Hospitalizations rose again to record-high levels, to 114, but below capacity. There were 181 new coronavirus cases in Boone on Wednesday, the second-highest daily total since the pandemic began. Active cases are up to 642.
Cole County reported its 21st and 22nd deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, both from long-term care facilities. Active cases are up a little in Cole, to 458, after 68 new cases were reported on Tuesday.
Callaway County added 39 new coronavirus cases Wednesday. Active cases went up to 489.
More from The Associated Press:
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Missouri continues its relentless climb, with the state confirming more than 2,000 new cases on Tuesday. State health department statistics show that since the pandemic began, Missouri has confirmed 190,424 cases, up 2,238 from Monday. Missouri also has had 3,064 COVID-19 related deaths, up 33 from Monday. Hospitalizations, which set records on the previous two days, dropped slightly on Tuesday. The state data shows 1,631 people hospitalized with suspected or confirmed cases, down from 1,666 on Monday. The increasing hospitalizations have been a growing concern, particularly in rural hospitals, which have few available beds.
