As the COVID-19 crisis develops both in Missouri and across the nation, Governor Mike Parson and his administration continue taking steps each day to respond and adapt accordingly.
State and Regional News
In response to increased demand for services, Family Support Division Call Center operating 7 day a week and suspending Food Stamp phone interviews
Starting Saturday, March 28, 2020 the Family Support Division (FSD) Call Center will temporarily operate seven days a week and expand hours to handle the growing influx of calls from low-income Missourians for services. The temporary hours of operation starting on March 28 will be Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Health care community asks for support from citizens and businesses
Hospitals and health care organizations are accepting public support in efforts to address the COVID-19 crisis in Missouri. The Missouri Hospital Association is requesting that businesses and individuals with stocks of personal protective equipment donate unused supplies to health care workers to help protect hospital and health care staff, patients and members of the community.
Community Development Block Grant funds used to purchase essential ventilators for the State’s COVID-19 response
Together, the Missouri Department of Economic Development, State Emergency Management Agency, Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Office of Administration partnered with the Cole County Commission and Missouri Association of Councils of Government to provide Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to purchase 125 ventilators to aid in the statewide response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
I-44 pavement repairs to begin next week across several counties
Motorists will see crews out along Interstate 44 over the next several months as repairs are made to the driving surface.
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- Missouri Department of Labor stands ready to serve those who are unemployed due to COVID-19
- Positive COVID-19 cases pass 500 statewide