That really qualifies for most of Missouri, certainly the St. Louis region, Dr. Dunagan said of current conditions that could change mask guidance.
According to task force data, COVID-19 cases are up 44.6% over the last 14 days when compared to the previous 14 days.
Dr. Dunagan said the mask mandates are not a permanent solution or the most important tool in ending the pandemic, but they are necessary until enough people can get vaccinated. He said the region had a chance to avoid the surge by getting vaccinated but did not take advantage. The diagnosis is not good, Dr. Dunagan said. We missed a chance to avoid this surge, it slipped by us because or vaccination rates were not high enough and now we need to take corrective actions.
County Addresses Troubling Disparities In COVID Cases
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Masks again required in St Louis area amid COVID-19 rise
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