COVID-19 in Missouri and Illinois: By the numbers

These maps and charts show the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19 in Missouri and Illinois.

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CASES

NOTE: On Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) changed how it reports COVID-19 cases and deaths. The department began counting reinfections as new cases, and added epidemiologically linked cases to its counts.

NOTE: On Oct. 11, Missouri announced that a database error had resulted in an “incorrect inflation” of cases in its Oct. 10 report

On April 17, 2021, DHSS adjusted a database error that was causing individuals with both a positive PCR and antigen result to be counted as both a probable and confirmed case. This correction removed 11,454 cases that were counted twice in previous probable antigen cases, according the notation. That date's data has been removed from this display.

Beginning March 8, 2021, DHSS began posting county-level data showing "probable" COVID-19 cases detected by antigen testing. Using the historical data from the DHSS dashboard, we reconfigured this graph to include that number in the total.

Missouri updated its data dashboard on Sept. 28. 2020, to delete duplicate cases. This resulted in a decrease of total cases which caused the daily count to reflect a negative number. That date's data has been removed from this display.

Missouri updated its data dashboard on Sept. 28. 2020, to delete duplicate cases. This resulted in a decrease of total cases which caused the daily count to reflect a negative number.

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HOSPITALIZATIONS

Note from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Note: Due to an abrupt change in data measures and the reporting platform issued by the White House on Monday, July 13, and effective Wednesday, July 15, Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) and the State of Missouri were unable to access hospitalization data during the transition. .

Note from St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force: The data includes patients at BJC HealthCare, SSM Health and St. Luke's Hospital. As of Jan. 17, 2022, the data includes patients at the VA St. Louis Healthcare System.

DEATHS

Note from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: The discrepancy in the number of deaths on July 19, 2020, was

NOTE: On Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) began counting probable death along with confirmed deaths.

CASES

HOSPITALIZATIONS

DEATHS

As Missouri’s COVID-19 testing ramps up, companies struggle to pump out timely results

People are waiting a week or more to find out if they have tested positive for the coronavirus.

COVID-19 cases in Missouri continue to rise after holiday delays, state officials say

In the St. Louis metro area, the daily count of COVID-19 related hospital admissions hit 30 for the first time since mid-May.

Inconsistencies in official Missouri COVID-19 numbers point to need for standard data reporting

Tracking the coronavirus has proven an unprecedented challenge, they say.

Missouri again breaks record for most COVID-19 cases reported in single day

The spike in St. Charles County has leaders considering cloing some businesses again.

COVID-19 cases jump at Missouri women’s prison

The Chillicothe Correctional Center is the latest coronavirus hotspot within the state's prison system

Missouri sees third-highest increase in COVID-19 cases in single day

In the St. Louis area, hospitalizations tick higher, prompting concern.

Hospitalizations and new cases of coronavirus continue worrisome trend in Missouri

The number of new deaths per day in Missouri have stayed between zero and 17 over the past three weeks after seeing a spike of 37 on June 18.

Younger people comprise one-third of all virus cases in St. Louis, mayor says

Mayor Lyda Krewson said Monday that if hospitalizations continue to climb, officials will consider “pulling back” the reopening of the city.

Missouri breaks record for daily COVID-19 cases for third time in eight days

Before last week, the record for most new cases in a single day in Missouri was 553. On Tuesday, the state reported 936 new cases.

Youth sports a driver of COVID-19 infections in St. Louis area

"Schools aren't even in session and we're seeing this increase," a St. Louis County health department spokesman said.

Missouri COVID-19 cases jump again, as St. Louis considers pulling back reopening

"We will be meeting here today and tomorrow to figure out if we need to take any steps to pull back," the mayor said Wednesday.

As COVID-19 cases rise, masks become musts at Schnucks, Dierbergs, Target and other retailers

St. Louis County sets a single-day high for new coronavirus cases, while Schnucks and Dierbergs announce mandatory face coverings.

Trump administration’s sudden shift on COVID data leaves Missouri in a lurch

Missouri Hospital Association says the switch of data collection from the CDC to a new HHS contractor is ‘a major disruption.’

Reopening slowed for St. Louis as virus hospitalizations in region keep rising

Businesses in St. Louis were initially slated to allow 100% capacity on July 20. That's now been postponed.

Lifeguard at St. Charles public pool tests positive for COVID-19

The pool was reopened to the public Saturday after a deep cleaning and sterilized according to guidelines from local and federal health offici…

Monroe County sheriff tests positive for COVID-19

Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing tested positive for COVID-19 amid a rise in cases in the county attributed in part to a number of social g…

Missouri again breaks record for daily COVID-19 cases

��Ƶ on Saturday reported 958 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, topping the previous single-day record of 936 cases set Tuesday.

COVID-19 cases in St. Louis area continue to swell

Of the 83 coronavirus cases reported in St. Louis Saturday, 78% were people in their 20s and 30s.

Protesters oppose masks in Jefferson County, as Missouri breaks daily COVID-19 record

Signs included lines from the Constitution, Bible quotes, a mask with the word "fear" written on it and a picture of sheep in masks.

WashU and SLU announce COVID-19 vaccine trials in St Louis

Partners across the country will conduct trials for COVID-19 vaccines and are expected to enroll tens of thousands of Americans.

Chesterfield library closed after worker tests positive for COVID

A Chesterfield library branch is closed until "further notice" after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus, the St. Louis County Lib…

‘Suddenly we are dark’: Missouri hospital officials condemn abrupt reporting switch by the White House

‘It’s like someone went around and shot the lightbulbs out,’ said Missouri Hospital Association spokesman Dave Dillon.

Missouri again breaks record for COVID-19 cases, Illinois governor issues warning to Metro East

Dr. Alex Garza, task force commander, said Wednesday the coronavirus appears to be increasing in the St. Louis region "at a critical rate."

Record-breaking, again: Missouri reports 1,637 new cases as virus surges across state

Missouri’s record cases on Thursday is higher than neighboring Illinois’ report of 1,624 new cases.

Missouri sees record-high number of new COVID-19 cases. Again

"If we can't turn the tide on this, we'll be back to those peak numbers of admissions in about the second week of August," Garza said.

COVID-19 toll continues to rise: Missouri adds 1,357; St. Louis County posts 368 more

The last five days have marked the five highest daily increases on record for the statewide caseload.

As Missouri's COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Page to announce new restrictions for St. Louis County

On Sunday the state reported 1,218 new cases of the virus, Missouri's fifth-highest day ever, bringing the total number of cases here througho…

St. Louis County announces new event, bar and business restrictions as virus cases rise

County Executive Sam Page announced a rule stopping late-night service at bars and a 50-person event limit, among other measures Monday.

Video of downtown St. Louis bar packed with unmasked patrons sparks outrage

The 29-second clip of an Instagram post shows a crowded dance floor at the Wheelhouse downtown.

Missouri slowing free community virus testing, says counties can do it if they choose

‘We still reserve the right to do those,’ Williams told reporters Monday.

Pritzker: Illinois COVID-19 numbers not ‘moving in right direction’

Life and social interaction will not return to anything resembling what it was before the pandemic until well into next year, he said.

Missouri tops COVID-19 high for 9th time this month as St. Louis Co. calls out urgent care for testing delays

Some patients are waiting five to seven days, and sometimes more, to get results from COVID-19 tests, Page said.

Another day, another record for new cases in Missouri — now a federal 'red zone'

Missouri added more than 1,900 cases Wednesday, again breaking the record set a day earlier.

Missouri tops 50,000 COVID-19 cases as leaders still concerned about testing delays

More than half of COVID-19 test results reported to St. Louis officials are more than two weeks old, Mayor Lyda Krewson said.

As virus admissions rise, few options left 'short of a complete shutdown,' task force head warns

The rising numbers in the St. Louis region come as a dramatic statewide increase in cases over the last several days appears to be leveling off.

Positive COVID-19 cases slow — for now — in Missouri, St. Louis

The seven-day average of positive tests in Missouri fell again to 10.2%, down from a peak of 15.5% Thursday.

COVID-19 hospital projections in St. Louis area starting to improve, pandemic task force says

More than half of COVID-19 test results reported to St. Louis officials are more than two weeks old, Mayor Lyda Krewson said.

Missouri's COVID-19 case average dips for 5 days straight, St. Louis hospital admissions see uptick

Statewide case averages are falling this week, but hospitalizations around the St. Louis area are ticking up to levels last seen in early May.

Lawmakers to review coronavirus response and Missouri school plans

The special House committee to meet Tuesday.

St. Louis area sees one-day dip in new coronavirus hospitalizations, but still a 'troubling' trend

Local hospitals reported admissions of 39 new cases Wednesday — a drop from 55 registered the day before. That total, along with others from r…

For rapid COVID-19 testing, it helps to be an athlete

Pro athletes have access to nearly daily test with prompt results. A recent national study shows the public wait for results averages 4.1 days.

New COVID hospitalizations see two-day drop, but the St. Louis area's weekly average stays in 'red zone'

Even with the two-day decline, the moving seven-day average remains above the crucial threshold of 40.

For some COVID-19 survivors, serious problems continue long after the infection is gone

Some deal with fatigue, chest pain, headaches, memory loss, heart damage, blood clots and other lingering issues.

No pajamas for online classes, Illinois school district says

Some parents are upset about the Springfield, Ill., School District dress code saying students may not wear pajamas while taking classes online.

Missouri COVID-19 case numbers delayed Saturday, St. Louis hospitalizations tick up

A new electronic reporting system delayed the state's daily case number update Saturday.

Young people driving virus caseload in St. Louis, as Krewson weighs more restrictions

Last week, 50% of the region's positive tests were from people in their 20s and 30s, St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson said.

Experts push for transparency in contact tracing, even as it becomes harder to do

Here, as in many regions, officials aren't publicly identifying hotspots where multiple residents have likely contracted the virus.

Missouri surpasses 60,000 cases of COVID-19, Illinois approaches 200,000

Missouri reported 981 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the state's total to 60,935.

Despite governor's COVID-19 warnings, most Metro East leaders avoid local crackdowns for now

Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on the Metro East to "clamp down" on rising virus numbers. So far, mayors in the area have avoided tighter restrictions.

More than 120 employees let go from St. Louis County library system, another tests positive for COVID-19

The need for the part-time workers was limited because customer services have been reduced during the pandemic.

Starting today: Bar curfew, occupancy limits in St. Louis to slow COVID-19

Bars and restaurants will be limited to 50% capacity and will need to close by 11 p.m. beginning Thursday.

Tracking coronavirus in schools could be a secret process

Schools can legally release details about virus cases or outbreaks as long as they don't identify individuals.

Metro East likely to see new restrictions as positive test results for virus rise above 8%

St. Clair County officials said the region was likely to pass threshold for new restrictions in coming days.

New restrictions triggered in Metro East as coronavirus rate surpasses 8% positivity for third day

On Sunday, 8.5% of all coronavirus tests were positive in Madison, St. Clair, Bond, Clinton, Monroe, Randolph and Washington counties.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Metro East could be just a 'step away' from even more restrictions

St. Clair County officials said the region is likely to pass the threshold for new restrictions in coming days.

Parson makes no commitment to mask order for high-risk counties after meeting with Dr. Birx

Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House's coronavirus response coordinator, said everyone should wear masks in public if they can't social distance.

Metro East could face tighter restrictions, including closing some public venues, amid virus rebound

St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson also said there is now more evidence of transmission between family members and neighbors, rather than in public spaces.

Fever-monitoring company places Missouri at top of watchlist for coronavirus surge

Kinsa Health looks for unusual levels of fever in communities and an increasing rate of transmission among its 1.5 million smart thermometers.

New mask requirements start today in St. Louis County for younger kids and all students

Businesses now must deny entry to customers who refuse to wear face coverings. A previous order said they could, but it was not required.

Coronavirus toll reaches 'plateau' in St. Louis region. Task force chief calls for more masks

The state Department of Health and Senior Services reported 869 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday.

Pritzker warns Metro East will see new restrictions next week unless infection rates fall

"Unfortunately, the Metro East region continues to struggle with high infection rates," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said during a press conference Tuesday.

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 hit record spike in St. Louis area

'The virus spreads easily and it spreads fast, so please take care of yourself, and in doing so you are also taking care of others.'

Mask mandate approved in Jefferson County, starting Monday

The mandate passed with a vote of three to two after an often-contentious board meeting that lasted nearly 5½ hours

University of Missouri cancels Homecoming parade, Parents Weekend

The University of Missouri has canceled two of its most popular and well-attended fall events.

Missouri surpasses 80,000 cases of COVID-19, Illinois nears 230,000

Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,418 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, reaching a total of 80,992.

Missouri reports highest number of COVID-19 fatalities since mid-June, adds 1,198 new cases

Over the past week, all but one of Missouri's 117 local health jurisdictions reported new COVID-19 infections, the Department of Health and Se…

As schools reopen, St. Louis County reports COVID-19 cases among staff and students

In public schools, which are largely teaching virtually, most cases have been among staff.

Pritzker closes Metro East restaurant dining rooms, bar interiors, after infection rates stay stubbornly high

The reported positivity rate in the Metro East was 9.6% on Tuesday.

Pritzker addresses new Metro East restrictions, says decision was not made lightly

A ban on indoor service at bars and restaurants took effect Wednesday in the Metro East region — including Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Ran…

White House coronavirus task force report recommends mask mandate for Missouri

The Missouri report recommended officials in the state close bars and mandate masks. Missouri currently has the 10th highest case rate in the country.

Occupancy limits, 11 p.m. bar curfew extended in St. Louis to slow COVID-19

Bars and restaurants will be limited to 50% capacity and will need to close by 11 p.m. indefinitely, the mayor ordered Friday.

St. Louis bar limits extended. St. Clair hospitalizations spike. And Illinois data backlog leads to peak daily case totals

Officials also urged people in the St. Louis area to be cautious over the holiday weekend.

Missouri adds dozens of uncounted COVID-19 deaths after data glitch discovered

Data coding issues caused the state health department to miss more than 70 previously unreported deaths, officials announced Saturday.

Labor Day brings unofficial end to summer of COVID surge as case counts soared all season

By the Monday holiday, Missouri's average daily case counts were nearly eight times higher than on Memorial Day, May 25.

Potosi teacher dies after fight with COVID-19. ‘A special person,’ sister says

The school district confirmed the death of AshLee DeMarinis, who taught social skills and special education at John Evans Middle School.

Missouri resumes free COVID-19 testing events in counties seeing biggest increase in cases

More than 50 counties participated in community testing events from April through July before they went on hiatus because of long wait times f…

Could common vaccine given to kids help prevent COVID-19 in adults?

Washington U. researchers and local health care workers in forefront of global study.

Furor grows as some youth sports remain shut down in St. Louis County

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page said Friday the authority to make public health decisions should continue to rest with him.

A milestone for Missouri, as the number of COVID-19 cases tops 100,000

Hospitalizations statewide rose to 1,040, a new record.

Missouri sees another day of elevated COVID-19 hospitalizations, two days after logging highest number on record

Missouri reported that 1,010 patients were in hospitals Friday with confirmed or presumed cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 hospitalizations spike, remain high in Missouri

In the St. Louis region, hospitalization numbers have largely plateaued since early August, with an uptick toward the end of the month.

SLU hospital nurses call for better protection, notification in fight against COVID-19

National Nurses United, the union that represents nurses at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital, organized the Wednesday morning rally.

Will Bikefest at the Lake of the Ozarks become the next Sturgis, causing a COVID-19 spike?

The mid-Missouri event is expected to draw 125,000 people to central Missouri.

Missouri adds 1,700 cases of COVID-19, surpassing 108,000 total

Missouri reported 1,747 new cases of COVID-19, reaching a total of 108,334 and 18 more deaths over the last 24 hours.

Missouri, Illinois COVID-19 case counts continue to rise

Missouri hospitalizations and deaths, however, are beginning to creep back to — and even pass — April and May levels.

COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record numbers in Missouri. Experts worry about rural hospitals

Missouri's hospitalization numbers have been trending upward for weeks.

Hospitals in Missouri's smaller towns brace for colder months as COVID-19 patient numbers rise

Doctors and officials have warned that hospitals across the state could be challenged to treat the new coronavirus and influenza simultaneously.

Metro East virus numbers show early signs of hope. Missouri reports record deaths

��Ƶ officials blamed a delay in death certificate data for Wednesday's spike, to 83, at least four times higher than normal. The Metro Ea…

Missouri COVID-19 patient counts continue to rise

The state reported 1,056 total patients with presumed or confirmed COVID-19 on Thursday, the second-highest daily number on record.

Missouri reports record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations

Cases are rising quickly in Missouri's rural areas. The state has now seen 120,298 COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

For third consecutive day, Missouri reports record numbers of COVID-19 patients

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported Sunday that 1,125 patients, in total, were in hospitals with COVID-19.

Staff member in Pritzker's office tests positive for COVID-19

The staff member attended three recent events with the governor.

Illinois health department discourages Halloween gatherings

The department said residents should consider leaving individually wrapped candy on a table or in driveways, spaced out, outdoors.

Health officials 'overwhelmed' as Jefferson County sees rapid COVID-19 spread

In recent weeks, Jefferson County has seen some of the fastest growth of COVID-19 cases in the St. Louis area.

Missouri in vulnerable position heading into fall and winter, White House Coronavirus Task Force warns

For weeks, Missouri has remained in the ‘red zone’ and among the top 10 states in highest case and positivity rates.

Trump given experimental antibody 'cocktail' to treat COVID-19

President Donald Trump has already received an experimental antibody cocktail but remains "fatigued" after a COVID-19 diagnosis. Get the latest here.

Missouri COVID-19 positivity rate reaches record high Friday

Missouri reported a record COVID-19 test positivity rate of 14.5% on Friday. Illinois' rate was at 3.6%.

St. Louis-area COVID-19 hospitalizations decline slightly

The task force reported 20 new hospital admissions on Monday. The seven-day moving average was 33, down from 39 on Friday.

Metro East coronavirus stats better, restrictions could be loosened by Friday

The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Metro East region has been dropping, the governor says.

New England Journal of Medicine: Vote out US leadership over Covid-19 failure

'But truth is neither liberal nor conservative. … Our current political leaders have demonstrated that they are dangerously incompetent.'

Missouri cases, hospitalizations rise; Illinois tops 3,000 new COVID-19 cases for first time since May

‘This is clearly moving through the communities, especially rural communities, and they have less capacity to treat it locally.’

Illinois congressman Mike Bost says he has tested positive for COVID-19

The Metro East congressman postpones public schedule, will continue virtual meetings.

Restaurant and bar restrictions eased in Metro East as Missouri cases jump

Illinois loosened virus-related restrictions for the Metro East region Friday, as Missouri reported near-record infections and hospitalizations.

Missouri reports 136 coronavirus deaths and second-highest number of hospitalizations

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 136 additional deaths as well as 2,008 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

After a decade of hospitals closing, Southeast Missouri sees rising COVID-19 tide

"People aren't following the rules," said Jayne Dees, administrator of the New Madrid County Health Department. "They're not social distancing."

Missouri reports one-day increase of more than 5,000 COVID-19 cases, health department says it was an error

The state’s data shows that 1,313 people in Missouri were hospitalized as of Friday

Illinois’ seven-day average of new coronavirus cases sets new high

Positivity rate is also rising.

Nearly 2,500 Missouri inmates have been infected with the coronavirus

Prisons in Farmington and Bonne Terre, both in St. Francois County, have seen the worst outbreaks.

Still broken: Lack of updated pandemic data raising concerns in Missouri

Galloway blasts Parson administration: ‘Missouri doesn’t just need a new dashboard. Missourians need a new governor.’

COVID takes nightmare of tracking infectious college students to new level

Some local and state health departments have been scrambling to properly trace contacts and assign cases across state and county lines.

Missouri health department says 5,000-case increase was reporting error

State health officials said Sunday that a "database extract error" on Saturday caused an "incorrect inflation in the number of reported cases."

Messenger: Parson orders investigation into COVID-19 outbreak in veterans homes. What about prisons?

Gov. Mike Parson orders an investigation into COVID-19 spread in Missouri Veterans Homes. What about state prisons, where the outbreak is even larger?

Illinois reaches highest average of new coronavirus cases, surpasses 9,000 deaths

Meanwhile, Missouri entered its fourth day without an accurate count of COVID-19 cases, deaths and trends on its public database.

Missouri COVID-19 hospitalizations reach dangerous peak

The state’s online COVID-19 data dashboard was updated for the first time in four days at around 6 p.m. Wednesday

New coronavirus caseloads peak again in Illinois. Pritzker warns southern Illinois could see restrictions

Prior to this week, the previous peak hit 2,565 on May 4 and May 7, data shows.

Missouri virus hospitalizations hit record; Illinois reports biggest one-day jump in cases

Missouri ranks fourth nationally in reported deaths over the past seven days, and eighth in the number of new cases.

Washington University announces study of anti-inflammatory drugs in COVID-19 patients

The trial aims to enroll 2,000 patients hospitalized with moderate to severe COVID-19, and is expected to last six months.

Missouri, Illinois report record virus numbers. ‘I am deeply concerned,’ Pritzker says

The states are two of many across the country experiencing troubling record or near-record spikes in the outbreak of the virus.

The US has reached 8 million Covid-19 cases, and the pace of new infections signals a tough winter

The United States on Friday surpassed 8 million recorded Covid-19 cases -- a milestone that comes as daily infection rates are rising, which e…

Seven months in, coronavirus spreading unchecked in Missouri. ‘It destroys you,’ said one patient

The state is now regularly reporting more than 1,500 new cases each day — six times the highest levels seen in the spring.

Missouri breaks coronavirus cases record again

The number of cases of COVID-19 and the number of positive tests has been increasing in the state, and the nation.

As virus counts climb, Pritzker tightens restrictions in northern Illinois

By week's end, four of the state's 11 regions will be under tighter COVID-19 restrictions.

Illinois reports near-record COVID-19 case count, highest death toll since June

On Wednesday Illinois added 4,342 cases of COVID-19, the third-highest number ever.

Illinois reports near-record COVID-19 toll, hospitalizations continue to rise

The state has seen a steep rise in cases over the course of October.

US hits new COVID-19 record with no end in sight

"We easily will hit six-figure numbers in terms of the number of cases," Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Rese…

Illinois sets a new daily high for coronavirus cases Saturday, piling onto nation's record surge

Illinois has doubled its pace of new infections this month, while Missouri's rate has doubled since August.

Illinois health official fights back tears during update on latest Covid-19 surge

The scale of the Covid-19 pandemic is exposing the battle scars of the country's most hardened public health officials.

Clamping down: Restrictions likely to return to Metro East, cases surging again in STL area

Indoor dining and bar service will likely be suspended again in Metro East beginning Wednesday.

Page vetoes County Council bills that would curb his authority during pandemic

The action followed a 4-3 vote by the council on Oct. 19 to approve two bills requiring council approval to extend emergency orders and health…

Seven months after getting COVID-19, Fairview Heights man says ‘I will never be the same’

Anderson fears the winter, when the region will face not only COVID-19, but influenza and other respiratory illnesses. He said residents need …

New wave of COVID threatens to engulf St. Louis area hospitals

"In September, we were concerned when our admissions totals climbed over 40. Seeing totals like this is heartbreaking," Dr. Alex Garza said Wednesday.

Illinois reaches new virus record: ‘We have a real problem on our hands,’ Pritzker says

The state also reported 3,030 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, the highest number since June 3.

New COVID admissions may spur more city restrictions, health chief says

But Acting Health Director Fredrick Echols wouldn't say what changes are under consideration or when they might be imposed.

CVS adds rapid COVID-19 testing at two St. Louis County locations

The company plans to add rapid testing services at nearly 1,000 CVS sites by the end of the year.

Illinois reports record COVID-19 cases. Missouri hospitalizations continue to rise.

'With each passing day, it gets harder and harder to imagine a path where the health care systems will not become overwhelmed,' said Dr. Alex Garza.

Washington University enrolling 500 St. Louis-area adults for COVID-19 vaccine trial

The school is a testing site for the investigational vaccine made by Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.

Virus has St. Louis County on ‘fast track to a crisis,’ as Page warns he could tighten restrictions

Tighter restrictions may be on considered in St. Louis County.

'Our hospitals are almost full' as virus spreads across St. Louis region

Eventually, Garza said, there will be so much virus in the community that smaller precautions won't have much impact on spread.

‘COVID storm’ prompts local hospitals to begin rescheduling elective surgeries

Missouri reported a record seven-day average of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, and Illinois reported its highest patient numbers since late May.

October deadliest month in Missouri for virus; hospitalizations hit record

Some SSM St. Louis-area hospitals have full intensive care units. "It's not just our ICUs," Zoller said. "Our hospitals, in general, are just full."

Coronavirus quarantines shut down five schools in Jefferson, St. Louis counties

Most of the shutdowns were caused by too many teachers being under quarantine.

St. Charles County poll worker tested positive for COVID-19, worked Election Day and has died, county says

The election supervisor worked at the polling station at Blanchette Park Memorial Hall in St. Charles on Tuesday, the county said.

St. Charles County officials promise change, voters incensed after COVID-positive judge works Election Day

"We learn from every election and make changes based on what worked, didn't work and what can be improved upon."

Missouri, Illinois report record increases in COVID-19 cases

As of Friday, hospitals in the St. Louis region were at 90% capacity and in some intensive care units, already over capacity.

As hospitals fill with COVID-19 patients, St. Louis County warns of shutdown if spread not slowed

Officials on Sunday reported rapid climbs in COVID-19 cases at a rate that hasn't been seen since July, when the states set back-to-back recor…

New COVID-19 restrictions loom in St. Louis region. 'One last chance,' Page warns

"We have one last chance to slow the cases of COVID-19 in our community before we are forced to take action," St. Louis County Executive Sam Page said

Missouri, Illinois, St. Louis all report COVID-19 records. 'Precarious place,' says Pritzker

"We need to gird ourselves for winter," Pritzker said. "We have potentially months of the fight ahead of us."

As the region sets new St. Louis-area records for COVID-19, local officials plan new restrictions

In the St. Louis area, new hospital admissions hit a single-day record of 120 on Wednesday.

COVID-19 comes to Cuba, Mo., and hardly anyone is wearing a mask

They say the air is different here than in the city. And when the inevitable happens, they trust neighbors to stay home.

As coronavirus infections hit records, St. Louis County to roll out restrictions on most activities

Starting Tuesday, people will be able to leave home only to go to work or school, to exercise, seek medical care or shop for goods or supplies.

Daily coronavirus cases top 15,000 in Illinois for the first time, setting a record for the fourth straight day

Over the past week, the state is averaging 12,345 cases of COVID-19 per day.

Running out of room: St. Louis hospitals forced to turn away patients from rural areas as COVID cases soar

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are at a dizzying, record-breaking climb with no downturn in sight in Missouri.

Coming Tuesday: Restrictions in St. Louis County on leaving home, dining out and more

A national masking order would have helped the county avoid the new restrictions, which start Tuesday, County Executive Sam Page said.

Missouri reports more than 6,300 new COVID cases, a record

Jump in cases comes one day after St. Louis medical leaders begged Gov. Mike Parson to take bolder action to stop the spread of the deadly virus.

Some elective surgeries suspended; state hospital group calls for statewide mask mandate amid rising COVID-19 cases

'We take this drastic measure both to increase our hospital capacity and ensure we have the staff available to continue providing exceptional care'

St. Louis County cases top 1,000. Page defends restrictions. And hospital leaders urge Parson to act, again

The affected businesses "will always be frustrated by that impact, and we feel badly for them," he said.

Mercy South to postpone some elective procedures

Dr. Aamina Akhtar said the hospital will delay procedures that are not urgent, and require longer hospital stays.

Virus cases soar in Illinois. Pritzker shuts down casinos, theaters, museums

St. Louis-area hospitals are admitting more than triple the number of daily COVID-19 patients that they were at the beginning of October.

Hospital capacity 'a problem' in Missouri as governor calls on people to limit holiday gatherings

‘It’s up to me and you to change the way we do Thanksgivings, if you so choose to do that. And I would recommend that.’

Where masks aren't mandatory in St. Louis region, virus cases boom

New daily cases have risen 13-fold in St. Charles County, by 15 times in Jefferson County and by nearly 17 times in Franklin County.

SSM Health to bar visitors as St. Louis-area hospitals report record COVID-19 patients

There were a record 849 virus patients in area hospitals, according the the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force.

Mask up in Franklin County: Commission mandates masks through Dec. 20

The order, passed by the Franklin County Commission, requires that all people age ten and over wear a face mask in public indoor spaces.

Governor considering military to help Missouri hospitals. Garza says field units an option

A task force is discussing crisis standards of care to guide doctors in choosing who can and can't be helped when resources are limited.

St. Louis police’s central patrol has ‘significant’ COVID-19 outbreak

An officer who works in the Central Patrol Division said at least 10 officers at the station have tested positive.

Coronavirus hospitalizations in St. Louis area and Missouri, Illinois again top records

The St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force hospital ICUs are at 88% of capacity.

Missouri COVID-19 hospitalizations break records again

Missouri reported that there were 2,805 hospitalized COVID-19 patients statewide — double the number from six weeks ago.

Area officials rein in Thanksgiving: St. Charles orders bar curfew. St. Louis urges quarantine. Missouri deaths hit record.

Bars and restaurants in St. Charles County must close at 11 p.m. for the foreseeable future.

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