The numbers of positive COVID-19 cases increased in several counties in the KMMO listening area on Tuesday, August 4.

According to information from health officials, in Saline County, the total has increased to 417- up two from the day before. Officials say 362 patients have recovered and seven persons have died, leaving 48 active cases, including two hospitalized.

In Carroll County, the total of positive cases remained at 86 since last reported. With 83 persons recovered, there are three active cases in the county.

There was one additional positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Chariton County, bringing the total to 18. With 13 persons listed as recovered, there are five active cases in the county.

Cooper County’s total grew by eight positive cases on Tuesday to 118 since the beginning of the pandemic. Since 76 positive patients have recovered, there are 42 active cases in the county.

One more positive case was confirmed in Howard County, bringing the total to 46. Thirty-four patients have recovered, leaving 12 active cases in the county.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases increased by 13 on Tuesday to 435 in Pettis County. With 325 recoveries and four deaths, there are 106 active cases, including seven persons hospitalized.