Public Health Orders

Under the new law, Missouri counties and towns will only be able to issue orders that restrict access to businesses, churches and schools for 30 days when the governor declares a public health emergency. Without it, they can impose restrictions for 21 days. The law also bars officials from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccinations to use public facilities and services.

Missouri is one of 13 states to receive a federally funded grant that covers the cost of training on the science of the coronavirus.