More COVID-19-related deaths in Joplin

More COVID-19 deaths have taken place in Joplin.

The Joplin Health Department says two Joplin residents died and coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to their deaths.

One was a 75-year-old female, the other an 87-year-old male.

The male citizen was the resident of a long-term care facility.

That brings the total count to 40 deaths related to the coronavirus in Joplin.