ST. LOUIS – The city has opened a new, temporary shelter in north St. Louis for homeless people. Mayor Lyda Krewson announced Monday via Twitter that the city was leasing…
Day: April 6, 2020
Rough weeks ahead, pandemic task force leader warns
The next two to three weeks are likely to see the peak of the coronavirus’ attacks on the St. Louis region. That’s the expert opinion of Dr. Alex Garza, head…
CDC recommends cloth face masks, offers tutorials
The Centers for Disease Control is now recommending that people wear cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. We don’t need to wear these all…
Missouri budget chief cites virus as revenue plunges
(AP) — As Missouri lawmakers prepare to consider emergency funding in response to the coronavirus crisis, the state’s budget director offered on Monday more evidence of the pandemic’s toll on…
Bronx Zoo tiger has coronavirus; first known U.S. animal infection
NEW YORK (AP) — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal…
Homeless in tent city want to 'be seen'
DOWNTOWN WEST – A tent city has sprung up downtown in the Memorial Plaza park along Market Street between 14th and 15th streets. Homeless men, and some women, are sheltering…