24 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Missouri

Missouri’s governor says there are now 24 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, and says the first recorded death has happened in the Columbia area. Governor Mike Parson is urging you to wash your hands and to follow the advice of health professionals:

The governor has signed an executive order, authorizing state agencies to waive regulations that interfere with Missouri’s coronavirus response. Parson tells Capitol reporters the order also expands telemedicine.