Democratic leader dies as Missouri coronavirus cases top 900

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CLINTON, Mo. (AP) – A Democratic Party leader in western Missouri has died
after contracting COVID-19. The death of Henry County Democratic Chairman
William “Al” Grimes on Sunday came as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases
in the state exceeded 900 and the death toll reached 12. State Democratic
Chairwoman Jean Peters Baker announced Grimes’ death in a tweet. The state
Department of Health and Senior Services reported two new deaths Sunday but
there were no details about the other fatality. The department said the number
of coronavirus cases confirmed in Missouri rose by 65 from Saturday to 903. That
was an 8% increase.

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