Latest Covid-19 count for Laclede County is 221

The Laclede County Health Department reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of cases up to 221. There are 23 cases that are still being monitored. Unfortunately, Baker says one of the new cases was tied to the outbreak at Joel E. Barber school……..

Baker says the department is aware of one person that is currently hospitalized due to COVID-19………..

The other new case on Friday was showing symptoms and was a household contact with a previous positive case. That case had no known public exposure.