Missouri to lift all COVID-19 restrictions next week, Illinois not so much

Timeline for Illinois Stage 4 currently not known
ST. LOUIS/SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Statewide restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic will no longer be in effect in the Show-Me State as of next week. This is according to a statement made Friday by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson.
The lifting of these restrictions is part of the Phase 2 reopening that will go into effect this upcoming Tuesday, June 16, according to a report from FOX2Now.
“Phase 2 means no statewide order. Missouri will be fully open for business,” Parson states.
Enforcement of guidelines will be in the hands of Missouri's local authorities
However, local governmental bodies will have the discretion to keep guidelines in place, including enforcement. For instance, both the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County will keep public health orders in place to help stop the virus spread.
“Just because we’re fully reopening the state does not mean that the steps we’ve taken so far should be forgotten,” Parson said.
Physical distancing still encouraged while events begin to re-emerge
Gov. Parson warns the public that the COVID-19 virus is still prevalent. He emphasizes the importance of continuing some form of physical distancing to prevent further spreading of the virus. Moreover, hospitalizations within the state fell by 43 percent from May 1 until the details reveal on Wednesday.
The Missouri State Fair will continue as previously scheduled, but Parson did not discuss specific details.

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