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St. Louis task force says hospitals in worse position to handle surge of Covid than last year

3 years ago
The leader of the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force said case rates in the St. Louis area are starting to mirror those reported late last year, and hospitals in the area are in a worse position to handle a potential surge. "We have less buffer capacity than we had a year ago," Dr. Clay Dunagan said in a press briefing Tuesday afternoon. "There are fewer people available, fewer caregivers. Staffing concerns continue to plague hospitals all across the country, and St. Louis is no exception." Cases…
Sam Clancy, KSDK

St. Louis County Council doesn't vote on new mask mandate

3 years ago
The St. Louis County Council did not vote on a mask mandate Tuesday night after questions over how the legislation was filed. Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, a Democrat, filed legislation calling for a vote on a countywide mask mandate, but Councilman Tim Fitch, a Republican, filed opposition saying the legislation did not go through the normal legislative process. Fitch's order of opposition was sustained, and the council ultimately did not vote on a mask mandate. Fitch said the council “won’t take…
Sam Clancy, KSDK

Missouri AG to schools and health departments: Stop enforcing mask mandates, quarantine orders

3 years ago
Schools and health departments across Missouri are being told to stop enforcing measures meant to slow the spread of Covid-19, including mask mandates and quarantine orders. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt sent letters Tuesday morning with details about last month’s ruling from a Cole County judge. Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green ruled local health orders in Missouri are illegal and should be lifted. He said the orders violate the Missouri Constitution’s separation of powers clause…
Dori Olmos, KSDK

Gov. Parson to recommend increase in minimum wage for state employees

3 years ago
Gov. Mike Parson will recommend a minimum wage increase for state employees, a news release Monday afternoon said. It would make the minimum wage for all state employees across state government $15 per hour and include a 5.5% Cost of Living Adjustment increase. The recommendation will be part of Parson's supplemental budget request in 2022 during the legislative session that begins Jan. 5. Parson's office said they hope to pass the raise before Feb. 1, 2022. Both the Missouri House and Senate would…
Cassie Kibens, KSDK