Joplin COVID-19 death toll up to 9

Joplin’s number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise and the city is reporting two more deaths. Read parts of the press release below:

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of two Joplin residents. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. The individuals were both females, one being 95-years-old and the other being 86-years-old. Both were residents of Spring River Christian Village, a long-term care facility in Joplin. This announcement brings the total count to nine deaths.

The City Health Department is aware of additional deaths being reported by the facility, however the City reports deaths after they have been officially confirmed with the county coroner’s office and the medical examiner that COVID-19 has been determined to be a contributing factor. Until that confirmation is made, these deaths cannot be reported by our organization. Because of this process, there may be a lag between when the deaths occur and when they are reported to the public.

The city now reporting 211 total cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic started. Please note that the City updates statistics by noon Monday through Friday on the Joplin’s COVID-19 dashboard found at www.joplinmo.org/coronavirus.

The management of the Spring River facility has been working closely with the Joplin Health Department, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Section for Long Term Care and recently had all their staff and residents tested for the virus. The situation continues to be monitored closely.

Click here or watch the city’s latest media briefing below: