The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will give an update Wednesday at 1 p.m. on COVID-19 vaccinations and the spread of the coronavirus.

CoxHealth CEO Steve Edwards says Cox is nearing record highs again, reporting 158 COVID-19 patients Wednesday.

158 Covid positive patients in system, nearing record highs again. Please think about safety practices, arenas full of kids with masks off will increase risk of spread to parents and grandparents, house parties, gatherings, unmasked at work all appear to be contributors. pic.twitter.com/Cjd8BUFLlW

— Steve Edwards (@SDECoxHealth) January 6, 2021

Mercy reported 108 patients on Tuesday.

Mercy Chief Administrative Officer Erik Frederick says COVID activity is very high right now.

108 COVID+ @MercySGF. 54 Greene County. 17 Christian. 24 other counties in 6 states. COVID activity is very high right now. We are making adjustments as fast as we can to accommodate.

— Erik Frederick (@CAOMercySGF) January 5, 2021