COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
UPDATE 10: 45 P.M.: As of Thursday night, there were at least 36 COVID-19 cases in the Missouri.
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Local reports from health companies, nevertheless, reveal the number is most likely closer to40
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The numbers released by the state do not reflect at least two cases each from St. Louis County, Boone County and the city of St. Louis.
Pulaski County health authorities likewise announced a resident checked favorable for the disease, which the state website does not show. These cases would bring the overall to a minimum of 36 validated cases of COVID-19
UPDATE 7: 57 P.M.: The Missouri Department of Health and Elder Provider announced steps Thursday night to assist deal with childcare needs.
This includes permitting certified child care providers to surpass their facility’s capacity by one-third, loosening regulations to extend hours of care and allowing short-term licenses for the momentary care of preschool and school-age children.
More details on the state’s actions can be found here
UPDATE 5: 47 P.M.: The Cooper County Commission issued a state of emergency on Thursday.
Authorities stated this would permit the county to get state and federal possessions and financing related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commissioners stated they, in addition to the health department and emergency management company, are monitoring the situation and would update to public on the county’s site
UPDATE 5: 45 P.M.: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said late Thursday that it would not need school districts to administer state assessment tests this year.
Missouri Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven made the statement in a video posted on social media.
” There is a time and a place for statewide required assessments and now is not the time. Effective right away, Missouri will be cancelling statewide required assessments for this school year.”
– @MoCommissioner pic.twitter.com/5GetlpBVrm— Missouri DESE (@MOEducation) March 19, 2020
Vandeven decided on the same day state authorities stated all public and charter schools around the state had momentarily closed to slow the spread of COVID-19
Since Thursday afternoon, 28 people had actually tested positive for novel coronavirus in the state and someone, a Boone County resident, had actually died. City of Columbia authorities stated 3 people have actually tested favorable in Boone County
UPDATE 5: 05 P.M: University of Missouri System President Mun Choi has told employees they need to work from another location till at least April 12.
Unusual exceptions will be produced just those staff members whose tasks are needed for operations to continue, Choi said in the declaration. The directive begins Monday.
” As we continue to view the COVID-19 crisis unfold, new developments– and our subsequent decisions– are taking place on an hour-by-hour basis,” Choi stated. “While we have actually taken many actions to assist avoid the spread of the illness, we must do more. I am issuing a presidential regulation that nobody physically works on our universities unless they are asked for to do so by a proper manager.”
Staff members who can’t work remotely will be paid through improved leave steps, Choi said. The regulation applies to the system workplaces and all 4 schools. The UM System has likewise stated all classes will be conducted online for the rest of the se