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State Confirms Nearly 1,400 More COVID-19 Cases, No Deaths

Missouri health officials say the state confirmed nearly 1,400 more cases of COVID-19 but no new deaths on Sunday.

The 1,392 newly confirmed cases brought the total COVID-19 cases in the state to 123,406. The state has confirmed 2,063 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began. Despite the increasing cases, Missouri's first lady Teresa Parson, says she plans to host the Third Annual Parson Family Fall Festival Oct. 3 outside the Governor's Mansion. Teresa Parson and Gov. Mike Parson are both in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.

A spokesperson for the governor said the first lady's isolation is scheduled to end Monday.

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