93.9 The Eagle – The News and Talk of Columbia, MO
Missouri reports more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for the fifth straight day.
There were 1,357 positives reported on Saturday, and 1,218 on Sunday. That is down from the record-setting case numbers late last week. Nineteen COVID-19 deaths were added over the weekend statewide.
Boone County reported 35 cases Saturday, but added a below-average 15 positives on Sunday. The percentage of positives on virus tests went up last week from 6.2% to 7.2%.
Cooper County added 10 new cases on Sunday. The county health department’s lobby will be locked this week after a staffer tested positive.
