Dallas County saw close to 500 new COVID-19 positive cases in less than a week. 

According to the State Coronavirus Dashboard, as of Monday, Dallas County has 24,819 total positive tests, for an increase of 493 cases since February 8th, and three new deaths for a total of 129. Greene County has 1,866 total positive tests, for an increase of 19 cases in the past seven days, with a total of 19 deaths.  Guthrie County has seen an increase of 33 new positive cases since February 8th with 2,471 total positive tests, and a total of 42 deaths. Adair County has 1,755 total positive tests, for an increase of 48 cases since February 8th, and one new death for a total of 47. 

As of Monday, statewide, there are 815,206 total positive tests, and 8,829 deaths. 

Additionally, in Region 1 of the Regional Medical Coordination Centers hospital data – which includes all of the Raccoon Valley Radio listening area – there are currently 217 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, 23 in intensive care units and 33 admitted in the last 24 hours. Raccoon Valley Radio will continue to provide the latest information on COVID-19 as it affects the listening area.