Missouri COVID Cases Increase To 73 Deaths To 3

As of 9:05 a.m. CT, March 20

As commercial testing capacities increase, the coordination of patient and associated contact investigations is paramount to preventing and mitigating the spread of the virus. While performing public health priority activities, including notifying the patient, raising awareness among our communities is valuable. We will provide data as it is available, verified and pertinent.

Confirmed cases in Missouri: 73

Patients Tested at Missouri State Public Health Laboratory and CDC*

Labs are required by the Missouri Code of State Regulations to immediately report positive COVID-19 test results. It is important to note that results received from these labs are from patient samples taken over a period of time due to potential testing backlogs. As commercial labs increase their capacity for testing, we will continue to receive results from them requiring immediate verification of patient data for each result. Prompt efforts to protect the public’s health depends on this verification. Patient data from commercial labs is preliminary and subject to change following initial public health involvement.

Cases by County**

* Prior to the MSPHL’s approval to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 on Feb. 27, the CDC was performing testing for Missourians. The first 9 patients were tested by the CDC.
** Cases by county will be updated as information is verified and patients are notified. The breakdown may not match the total case count above.

https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/