On April 1st the first positive COVID-19 patient was diagnosed in the southern seven county region. This patient is a female in her 60’s from Massac County. Currently, the investigation into the case is being conducted. Beginning next week, Southern Seven Health Department will implement new measures to keep residents and staff safe from COVID-19. […]
City facilities will remain closed to the public through at least May 1 to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. City Hall – All public offices, including Customer Service/utility billing and Development Services are closed to the public. Customer service representatives are available by phone, email and fax Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. to […]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has updated its small business loan guide which provides an overview of assistance created by the CARES Act. Businesses can start applying for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), through their local banker as early as today. (You can find additional information on the US Treasury site.) NEW: Economic Injury Disaster Loan Guide (apply through the SBA, only eligible if […]
Effective immediately, the Governor’s office is temporarily allowing the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) to waive regulations requiring advanced practice registered nurses to practice with the collaborating physician continuously present for at least a one-month period of time before practicing in a setting where the […]
In yesterday’s press briefing, Governor Mike Parson highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to respond to the COVID-19 crisis in Missouri. Yesterday, Governor Parson signed his sixth Executive Order in response to COVID-19. Executive Order 20-07 suspends late penalties for concealed carry license renewals. Sheriffs in each county process request for concealed carry license renewal and […]
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 715 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 16 additional deaths. Christian County: 1 male 80s Cook County: 1 male 30s, 1 female 40s, 1 male 40s, 2 female 60s, 1 male 60s, 1 female 70s, 4 male 70s, 1 male 80s DuPage County: […]
As we move forward in the COVID-19 crisis and supplies are stretched to meet expanding needs, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Missouri Hospital Association President and CEO Herb Kuhn are urging you not to hoard medical supplies. President Trump issued an executive order last week also cautioning against the hoarding of medical supplies. The […]