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Gov. Mike Parson has redirected $18 million from other departments to cover the costs of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies that will be necessary for health care providers to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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HHS announces grants to provide meals for older adults in Missouri
On Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing $250 million in grants from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help communities provide meals for older adults. Missouri received a grant for $4,533,133.
Health Department acknowledges COVID-19 case
The Phelps-Maries County Health Department (PMCHD) has announced that while Phelps and Maries counties continue to have no confirmed positive COVID-19 cases designated by DHSS, it is acknowledging there is currently monitoring a positive case of COVID-19 that is currently present in the area but does not typically reside here.
Governor highlights leadership of Missouri schools and higher education institutions during COVID-19 crisis
Recognizing that every school district is different, Governor Mike Parson enabled local school leaders to make the best decisions for their communities as Missouri continues to combat the spread of COVID-19. This approach allowed for local solutions and provided maximum flexibility for leaders to address the effects of closing a school district.
USDA invests more than $250,00 in Missouri to restore glades and woodlands in the central Ozarks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest more than $250,000 this fiscal year in Missouri, through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership to Restore Glades and Woodlands in the Central Ozarks. The funds will be available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to forest landowners in 10 counties in south-central Missouri.
Phelps County Courthouse closed to public
Due to concerns for the safety of the public and the employees of Phelps County during the SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 virus pandemic, the Phelps County Commission has ordered public access to the courthouse restricted for the foreseeable future.