Nearly 9,000 people in Missouri have tested positive for COVID-19.

The state health department says there have been 8,916 confirmed cases.

377 people have now died.

📊 COVID-19 update for May 5: 8,916 positive patients. We are saddened to report we have lost 377 Missourians to COVID-19.

To learn more about Missouri’s COVID-19 response and statistics, visit https://t.co/V6es2EUkO0.#COVID19 | #ShowMeStrong pic.twitter.com/M5twx31Yrr

— Mo Health & Sr Srvcs (@HealthyLivingMo) May 5, 2020