Gov. Mike Parson visits Cape Girardeau

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, in black coat and facing cameras, speaks next to Cape Girardeau mayor Bob Fox as the governor makes a visit Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Plaza Tire Service at 170 S. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. Following his visit, Gov. Parson returned to Jefferson City for a briefing to give updates on COVID-19 in the state. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson smiles while making a visit Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Plaza Tire Service at 170 S. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, center, speaks while making a visit Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Plaza Tire Service at 170 S. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, right, speaks with Terry Boese of Cape Girardeau, left in blue, while making a visit Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Plaza Tire Service at 170 S. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, center of group and facing cameras, speaks while making a visit Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Plaza Tire Service at 170 S. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, center, speaks while making a visit Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Plaza Tire Service at 170 S. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau.  (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson talks while making a visit Thursday, May 14, 2020, to the Cape Girardeau Police Department in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, at left center and facing toward camera, talks while making a visit Thursday, May 14, 2020, to the Cape Girardeau Police Department in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson makes a visit Thursday, May 14, 2020, to the Cape Girardeau Police Department in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)