Photo: A statue of a Sioux Indian scout wears a face mask as it stands on a bluff overlooking Kansas City, Thursday. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri is bracing for a surge of coronavirus patients as the number of deaths has grown to nine. The governor is mobilizing the state’s National Guard. A top St. Louis County official is urging recently retired health care workers to return to work. Gov. Mike Parson said Friday in a statement that the use of the National Guard will enhance coordination among state government partners and help the state “overcome this global pandemic.” Figures from state health officials show the number of confirmed cases increased to 670 on Friday, up 168 from 502 a day earlier.
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