“Cities, states and major retailers are beginning to roll out mask mandates to help curb a rise in coronavirus cases across the U.S. However, Missouri’s governor has made his stance clear” KDSK reports.
“‘Governor Parson has no intentions to institute a statewide mask mandate.'”
“The short statement was the answer from Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s Communications Director Kelli Jones. [KDSK] had submitted two questions ahead of the governor’s planned Thursday afternoon news conference. He did not address them during the briefing, but Jones responded via email. She said the governor wants to leave the mask mandate decision up to local leaders.”