Joplin’s coronavirus death toll grows to seven

Another Joplin resident has died after suffering from the coronavirus.

The individual was an 81-year-old male who was a resident of Spring River Christian Village, a long-term care facility in the city. 

This brings the city’s total to seven deaths. 

The management of the facility has been working with the Joplin Health Department and the Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services.

The situation continues to be monitored closely.