Missouri young people are being urged to wear masks

(Jefferson City)–Missouri’s health director is urging young people to practice social distancing and to wear a mask, saying it’s the key to preventing the spread of COVID-19. State Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams urges young people to be creative, suggesting masks for Mizzou, the Cardinals, Blues, Chiefs, and Royals:

Missouri now has 27,443 confirmed coronavirus cases, which is an increase of about 800 since Friday. Missouri now has 1,069 deaths.