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Coronavirus in the Ozarks

KSMU is dedicated to broadcasting critically important information as our community experiences the COVID-19 pandemic. Below, you'll find our ongoing coverage.

COVID-19 Cases In Joplin Are On The Rise

KSMU | By Michele Skalicky

Published June 11, 2020 at 9:24 AM CDT

The number of COVID-19 cases in Joplin continues to increase.

The Joplin Health Department announced five new cases of the illness Wednesday. That brings the total number of cases in the city to 29.

Two of the new cases are contacts of a previously known case. One is a person who recently traveled in the United States, and the other two cases are believed to be community acquired, according to the health Department.

Learn more here.

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Michele Skalicky

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.

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