Greene County to Further Ease COVID Related Restrictions

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Republic, MO|Ozarks First.com|12m

Springfield-Greene County Health Department announced potential COVID-19 public health exposures

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield-Greene County Health Department Assistant Director, Katie Towns, announced COVID -19 public health exposures during a live stream. This COVID-19 positive individual visited several places in the Ozarks wile symptomatic:

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31 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Missouri

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- A total of 331 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the state of Missouri. According to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, there are now 9,489 cases in the state and 449 deaths.

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Missouri reports 148 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing state total to 9,489

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 148 new confirmed coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 9,489. In addition, 31 new deaths were reported. A total of 449 people have died from the disease.

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Republic, MO|KSPR.com|1h

Laclede County reports its first case of COVID-19

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Laclede County Health Department announced its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Health officials say the case is travel-related. The patient came into close contact with another person infected with the virus. Health officials say they are working closely with the state of Missouri to assure proper quarantine.

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Mercy announces pay cuts, furloughs amid the coronavirus crisis

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Mercy announced it is asking employees to take pay cuts and furloughs amid the coronavirus crisis. The payroll cuts and furloughs will impact every department and every community Mercy serves. They will continue through July.

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High participation in social distancing would decrease coronavirus impact in rural Missouri

High levels of social distancing would lower the COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and death rates over the next six months across all counties in Missouri, finds a new study from Washington University in St. Louis.

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Parson emphasizes safety and expanded COVID-19 testing, during stops at two mid-Missouri businesses

(Missourinet)– Missouri’s governor is praising employees and customers at two Jefferson City businesses, for taking the COVID-19 threat seriously. Governor Mike Parson visited HyVee and Orscheln Farm and Home on Thursday morning, meeting with managers and employees about the state’s re-opening.

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Coronavirus Outbreak in Missouri | Daily Summary

Missouri - the total number of infected individuals is 9581, as yesterday had 258 more confirmed cases based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 449 people statewide, after 21 patients passed away yesterday; while 2123 patients are recovered (60 new). The current count of cases in the United States is 1,291,496, citing different sources; with 1,290,801 cases officially confirmed.

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New research shows racial disparity of COVID-19 cases in St. Louis area

ST. LOUIS — New research shows the racial disparity in local COVID-19 cases, according to data compiled by health care officials and advocates in the St. Louis area. “While age and the presence of chronic conditions — such as diabetes and heart disease — are significant predictors of morbidity and mortality among individuals contracting the COVID-19 virus, these factors alone do not explain the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities in St. Louis and around the country,” said Angela Brown, co-author and CEO of the St. Louis Regional Health Commission.

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Pfizer's Chesterfield location producing potential vaccine for COVID-19

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Pfizer's research and development facility in Chesterfield will help produce a potential vaccine for COVID-19. "It is our sincere belief to beat this pandemic, it will take science and creativity along with the determined will of passionate researchers," said Pfrizer Vice President Christine Smith, the head of the Chesterfield location.

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Six Residents At Lawrence County Long-Term Care Facility Have COVID-19

Six people living at a long-term care facility in Lawrence County have tested positive for COVID-19. Health officials have tested everyone at the facility and are monitoring the patients who tested positive.

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Lawrence County Announces 6 Newly Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

LAWRENCE CO., Kans. — The Lawrence County Health Department is announcing 6 additional laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19. The 6 individuals who tested positive are residents of the same long term care facility as the first COVID-19 case in the county.

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Greene County to Further Ease COVID Related Restrictions

The Greene County Commission will be lifting more restrictions on businesses and the community at a press conference scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The press conference will be in conjunction with the city of Springfield, who has not released their plans ahead of the press conference.

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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Will Reopen After Closing Due To COVID-19

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will reopen Thurday, May 8. The Tour Road, battlefield and trails will open at 7 a.m., and entrance fees will be waived for now. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.