CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Missouri adds 2,500+ cases in its weekly report; Arkansas adds 0 daily new cases

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Here’s a breakdown of cases in Missouri, Arkansas, and the Ozarks region.

Missouri: 1,449,779 Total Positive Cases (Includes breakthrough infections); 16,573 Deaths; (as of 4 p.m. March 21/Missouri reporting weekly/Missouri does not report recoveries)

Missouri added 2,528 cases for the week ending March 21. The state added three new deaths.

(In the Missouri Ozarks)

Greene County (Updated Weekly on Fridays): 84,362 Cases

Greene County's Recovery Dashboard

Missouri has stopped reporting daily numbers for individual counties. The numbers below go through March 31.

Barry County: 4,501
Barton County: 2,257
Benton County: 3,392
Camden County: 7,941
Cedar County: 1,443
Christian County: 15,842 (Probable cases associated with a positive antigen test)
Dade County: 863
Dallas County: 1,944
Dent County: 2,365
Douglas County: 2,077
Henry County: 4,905
Hickory County: 1,785
Howell County: 6,536
Jasper County: 20,659
City of Joplin: 11,428
Laclede County: 6,797
Lawrence County: 5,753
Maries County: 1,334
McDonald County: 4,074
Miller County: 5,267
Morgan County: 3,482
Newton County: 9,394
Oregon County: 1,437
Ozark County: 1,216
Phelps County: 8,453
Polk County: 8,137
Pulaski County: 6,820
Shannon County: 1,095
St. Clair County: 1,327
Stone County: 6,173
Taney County: 10,503
Texas County: 4,611
Vernon County: 4,166
Webster County: 7,170
Wright County: 3,239

Arkansas: 1,008,303 Total Positive Cases; 13,062 Deaths; 992,651 Recoveries (as of 4 p.m. March 20).

Arkansas reported 0 new cases on Saturday. The state added eight new deaths.

(In the Arkansas Ozarks)

Baxter County: 10,739 (10,429 Recoveries)
Benton County: 77,493 (76,320 Recoveries)
Boone County: 11,304 (11,059 Recoveries)
Carroll County: 7,293 (7,153 Recoveries)
Fulton County: 3,112 (3,005 Recoveries)
Izard County: 4,730 (4,642 Recoveries)
Madison County: 4,866 (4,784 Recoveries)
Marion County: 4,106 (4,004 Recoveries)
Newton County: 2,055 (1,994 Recoveries)
Searcy County: 2,575 (2,502 Recoveries)
Sharp County: 5,718 (5,576 Recoveries)
Stone County: 3,711 (3,621 Recoveries)
Washington County: 81,088 (80,138 Recoveries)

Click here for Arkansas' COVID-19 rollup page

The White House is releasing its reports on each state weekly. CLICK HERE for latest reports.

Here are some resources to keep you updated on the spreads.

MISSOURI CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE: The state Department of Health and Senior Services said residents and medical providers needing advice on the virus can call 877-435-8411 at any time on any day.

CDC: The Centers for Disease Control is Atlanta is on the frontlines of the battle to prevent the spread of coronavirus. It offers guidance for you and your business. Click HERE.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH: Click HERE.

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Simple preventive actions that help prevent the spread of all types of respiratory viruses include:

· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.