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SATURDAY UPDATES: State surpasses 4,500 COVID-19 related deaths

According to the state's COVID-19 dashboard, Missouri has surpassed 4,500 virus related deaths.
According to the state's COVID-19 dashboard, Missouri has surpassed 4,500 virus related deaths.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The state health department's COVID-19 dashboard added 3,743 new cases Saturday, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 342,347.

It also added 22 new deaths, bringing the death toll to 4,503.

Meanwhile, Johns Hopkins University is reporting a record 3,309 deaths logged Friday across the U.S., shattering the previous single day death toll of 3,124 set Wednesday.

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