Local coronavirus cases stay low; 18 more COVID-19 deaths statewide

Boone, Cole, and Callaway counties all did not report a new coronavirus case Wednesday.

Boone has five active cases, Cole has two, and Callaway is down to one.

Saline County added two new positives Wednesday. The local leader in cases now has 51 active.

The state added 136 new positive coronavirus cases Wednesday. COVID-19 deaths in Missouri rose by 18, to 542 total.