11th coronavirus death reported in Scott County

Scott County health officials reported the 11th death in the county because of COVID-19 on Friday.

Officials in the county have confirmed 117 cases -- two new cases Friday -- of the disease associated with coronavirus. Seventy-seven patients have recovered.

No other deaths from COVID-19 were reported in the region Friday.

Updated virus numbers from Missouri included:

• Cape Girardeau County: four new cases, 113 total, 82 recoveries, three deaths
• Bollinger County: no new cases, seven total, five recoveries, no deaths
• Perry County: no update Friday, 72 total, 49 recoveries, no deaths
• Stoddard County: one new case, 104 total, 43 recoveries, six deaths.

Illinois health officials reported two new virus cases in Alexander County, bringing its total to 13. Eight patients in that county have recovered. No new cases were reported in Union County (165 total, 48 recoveries, 13 deaths).

Community testing

Gov. Mike Parson announced Friday two community testing events in the region.

• Scott County: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Southeast Missouri State University Sikeston Campus.
• Stoddard County: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Lighthouse Church in Dexter.

Preregister online at health.mo.gov or call (877) 435-8411.