Health department leaders implore Gov. Parson to implement stricter statewide restrictions
Source: Fox 4
The letter says that while many local governments have limited the size of gatherings and what businesses can be open to the public, the lack of a state order means that patients are traveling across the state for care and may be going to unprotected communities.
Missouri has urged capping gatherings at 50 people, closed casinos, and most schools are voluntarily out through at least April 3.
The center wants to close all retail businesses except those that sell groceries, fill prescriptions, and sell gas. They want schools to be closed indefinitely and say that likely means through the end of the current semester.
They want the state to do everything it can to support first responders, healthcare workers and public health workers, including help with childcare, testing and respite care, which is temporary relief for primary caregivers.
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