Missouri Hospital Association urges governor to implement mask mandate

by MEGAN SMALTZ, KYREON LEE | KRCG Staff

Mon, November 16th 2020, 7:26 PM UTC

The Missouri Hospital Association sent a letter to Governor Mike Parson urging him to implement a statewide mask mandate as hospitals become increasingly overwhelmed with record numbers of coronavirus patients, many requiring specialized intensive care unit beds that are quickly becoming scarce. (Getty Image)

Boone Hospital Center announced it's suspending visitation as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to surge in mid-Missouri. (File)

A significant increase in COVID-19 in-patients is putting a strain on healthcare resources and staffing in Boone County. (File){ }

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The Missouri Hospital Association sent a letter to Governor Mike Parson urging him to implement a statewide mask mandate as hospitals become increasingly overwhelmed with record numbers of coronavirus patients, many requiring specialized intensive care unit beds that are quickly becoming scarce. (Getty Image)

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