The total number of positive COVID-19 tests have increased in the Raccoon Valley Radio-listening area.

According to the State Coronavirus Dashboard, as of Tuesday, Dallas County has 12,993 total positive tests, for an increase of 148 since August 9th, and 100 deaths. Guthrie County has seen an increase of 17 cases since August 9th of 1,367 total positive tests, and 32 deaths. Adair County has 1,043 total positive tests, for an increase of 4 cases since August 9th, and 32 deaths. Greene  County has 867 total positive tests, for an increase of 9 cases and 11 deaths.

As of Wednesday, statewide, there are 419,238 total positive tests, and 6,210 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 112 hospitalized patients, 24 in intensive care units and 22 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.