GOVERNOR MIKE PARSON ISSUES SOCIAL DISTANCING AND COVID-19 COUNTERMEASURES
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has issued several COVID-19 Countermeasures that took effect today.
The measures to prevent the spread of the virus include mandated social distancing statewide, in which all social gatherings both spontaneous and planned, must consist of no more than 10 people at any given time.
Additionally, every person in the state of Missouri must avoid eating or drinking at restaurants, bars, or food courts. Drive through, pickup, and delivery, however, are allowed.
Citizens must also avoid visiting nursing homes, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, or assisted living homes, unless it is for providing critical assistance.
Schools will remain closed, but children who qualify may still receive food and nutritional services.
Other priorities include keeping a 6 foot distance between individuals, keeping good hygiene, and taking precautions to reduce public contact.
These protocols are all taken by the guidelines from the President and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, and will stay in effect until April 6th, unless extended.
SEVERAL POPLAR BLUFF LOCATIONS OFFERING CURBSIDE MEAL SERVICE STARTING TODAY
There are several locations in Poplar Bluff that will be offering free breakfast and lunch starting today for all children under 18.
According to Poplar Bluff R-1 Superintendent Dr. Scott Dill, multiple schools and locations will be offering a free breakfast and lunch service to families in need throughout the city.
The locations offering the meal service include the Poplar Bluff Middle School, the O’ Neal Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary, the Bread Shed, Wheatley School, the NorthSide Nutrition Center, Oak View Apartments at 741 East Outer Road, and the Midland Church located on 110 West Victor Street.
One hot breakfast and one cold lunch is available for each present child from 11 am to 1 pm Monday through Friday.
You do not need an ID or paperwork to receive a meal for your children.
TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 OVER ONE HUNDRED
As of today, there are currently 106 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Missouri.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the most recent cases of the virus have been recorded in Scott, St. Francois, and Perry Counties, with St. Louis and St. Louis County officially ordering mandatory stay at home guidelines to prevent the spread of the disease.
As of Saturday, there have been three deaths in Missouri that are directly linked to COVID-19.
JOHN J PERSHING MEDICAL CENTER CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center IS restricting visitors and clients.
According to the Center, to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, they will only be seeing Veterans with scheduled appointments, and will not accept walk-ins. Only one person above the age of 18 can accompany the veteran during their appointment.
You can call the medical center at 1-888-557-8262 to request medication refills, or to contact your primary care team.
MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON WEAPON AND ASSAULT CHARGES
A man was taken into custody in Stoddard County on assault and weapon charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 22-year-old Zachery Price, of Dexter, was booked on a warrant for 4th degree domestic assault, as well as unlawful use of a weapon.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Stoddard County Jail on a $12,500 cash only bond.
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE THROUGHOUT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
There is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the area once again this week.
According to the National Weather Service Office in Paducah, there will be scattered thunderstorms looming over most of the surrounding area between Tuesday afternoon and again on Friday.
The storms could escalate during this time, and residents are advised to keep an eye on their local weather service.
