There are now 1,581 cases of the coronavirus in Missouri, an increase of about 19% since Tuesday.

Four more patients have died, bringing the official death toll in Missouri to 18.

Two weeks ago, there were 24 cases in Missouri.

Last week, it was 356.

But state health officials say its hard to say if Missouri has become a hotspot for the virus.

Six people have died in Greene County and there have been 53 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Update for 4/1:
Cases in Missouri: 1581
Total Deaths: 18
Patients tested in Missouri (by all labs): approximately 17,427 (Testing total as of 3/31)

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— Mo Health & Sr Srvcs (@HealthyLivingMo) April 1, 2020

Update for 4/1:
Cases in Missouri: 1581
Total Deaths: 18
Patients tested in Missouri (by all labs): approximately 17,427 (Testing total as of 3/31)

For more information: https://t.co/XpGyjJtiYS pic.twitter.com/THjlRYgiqF

— Mo Health & Sr Srvcs (@HealthyLivingMo) April 1, 2020