Stories from Wednesday, September 23, 2020

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson tested positive for COVID-19. "Out of an abundance of caution, the First Lady was tested this morning after displaying minor symptoms. The governor was then tested as well and received a positive result," according to a statement released by the governor's office...

Ben Godwin, Director of the Stoddard County Health Center, has confirmed the 17th COVID-19 related death in Stoddard County. This death is not related to the nursing home or assisted living facility outbreak. Godwin also confirmed eight new COVID-19 cases and 19 recoveries. One of the new cases is related to the nursing home outbreak. The county now sits at 523 confirmed cases with 107 active, 399 recoveries and 17 deaths...