MISSOURI GOVERNOR EXTENDS COVID-19 RECOVERY PLAN
Governor Mike Parson has announced that the state’s recovery plan has been extended.
The announcement was made during a press conference on Thursday, where Parson stated that Phase 1 of Missouri’s COVID-19 recovery plan will be extended throughout June 15th.
The phase was planned to end on May 31st, however the governor, along with state officials, decided to extend the plan so that communities and businesses will have more time for Phase two.
Phase one includes opening public and private supply chains to expand reserves of PPE, monitoring hospital and health care system capacity, improving the ability to predict potential outbreaks, and expanding testing capacity and volume in Missouri.
Governor Parson also stated that further decisions will be made on June 15th, depending on how the situation progresses.
TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 CONTINUE TO INCREASE IN MISSOURI
Nearly 200 additional cases of the coronavirus have been reported in Missouri since yesterday.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, as of Thursday, there are a total of 12,673 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in the state, and 707 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
An additional case has been reported in Butler County, raising the County’s total to 31. The patient has been quarantined, and individuals who may have come into contact with them while they were active will be notified.
If you are showing symptoms of the virus, such as persistent coughing, shortness of breath, and a fever, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES
A man was taken into custody in Wayne County for possession of methamphetamine.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, 21 year old Nijul Canada, of Mansfield, LA, was arrested on felony possession of methamphetamine, as well as possession of marijuana, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Wayne County Jail.
ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WRECK NEAR SILVA
A Silva man was injured Thursday evening in a wreck in Wayne County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred when a vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway, striking a road sign and concrete wall on Highway 34, six miles east of Silva.
The driver of the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO BEGIN TODAY ON ROUTE 60 IN CARTER AND SHANNON COUNTIES
Eastbound Route 60 in Carter and Shannon Counties will be reduced with a 12-foot width restriction beginning today so contractor crews can perform pavement repairs.
Officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation tell KWOC News that the work zones will be located on Route 60 from Route 19 to County Road 60C near Winona and from County Road 583 to Route P.
Weather permitting, work is scheduled to take place today through Friday, July 19th from 6:30 am to 8 pm daily.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES SCHEDULED IN BUTLER AND STODDARD COUNTIES
There will be mobile food pantries available in Butler and Stoddard County cities this weekend.
The first food pantry will be held at the Twin Rivers General Baptist Church, at 6300 MO 51, in Fisk, and the second is scheduled to be held at Lighthouse Christian Center, at 18555 Lighthouse Drive in Dexter. Both pantries will be held on Saturday, and will begin at 9 am.
Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be limited to one box per household. It is recommended to bring a photo ID and proof of residence when you arrive.
EARTHQUAKE RECORDED THURSDAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
A small earthquake was recorded Thursday in New Madrid County.
According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2.1 magnitude occurred at 11:15 pm Thursday night.
The earthquake was centered approximately 28 miles south of Sikeston and had a depth of just over five miles.
