Joplin Health Departments reports two more COVID-related deaths

The Joplin Health Department reports  the deaths of two Joplin male residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. Residents were age 73 and 91. This announcement brings the total count to 68 deaths in Joplin.

City statistics are listed on the COVID-19 dashboard at www.joplinmo.org/coronavirus .

The dashboard is a collaborative project of the Joplin Health Department and University of Missouri Extension Office’s “All Things Missouri”.

The reporting of Covid-19 related deaths from the City may be delayed due to the time it takes to acquire confirmation that the death meets the vital record case definition and lists Covid-19 as a contributing factor.  .

Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from COVID-19. If you think, you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your health care provider for medical advice before showing up.

While COVID-19 is spread from person to person, more than 80% of the patients who develop it will only become mildly ill. The concern is for patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, who are more likely to need hospital-level supportive care.

The public is reminded if experiencing symptoms, they should contact their medical provider before traveling to their office.

Information about the City’s response and recovery related to COVID-19, as well as related announcements, can be found at www.joplinmo.org/coronavirus. For more details about coronavirus, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at https://www.cdc.gov/ .