COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in St. Francois County

(St. Francois Co., Mo.) As of today there are now 919 confirmed COVID-19 cases in St. Francois county with 486 of those currently active. 160 of those active cases are related to the outbreak in the Department of Corrections, however, the virus is as prevalent as ever in St. Francois county. City Administrator Greg Beavers says the community spread is significant.

With the rise of cases comes more hospitalizations as well due to the virus. Beavers says BJC in Farmington is starting to feel the weight.

Beavers encourages everyone to continue social distancing, wear a mask and wash your hands frequently.

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