Take state of emergency order seriously for all

Saturday, April 4, 2020

A unified proclamation of state of emergency was made by the county health department, county commission, mayor of Jackson, and mayor of Cape Girardeau to follow the emergency guidelines as set forth by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Missouri Department of Health (DHSS). This proclamation by community leaders is a directive to citizens to abide by the guidelines as set forth by these agencies. It's a different time we are experiencing in our community, state, and nation. Building on Missouri's efforts to control, contain, and combat COVID-19, Governor Mike Parson has issued a statewide "Stay Home Missouri" order. The Order explicitly states that individuals currently residing within the state of Missouri shall avoid leaving their homes or places of residence unless necessary.

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