St. Louis Mayor announces public health emergency, bans gatherings of more than 1,000

By Kavahn Mansouri

March 12, 2020 4:05 PM

Bernie Sanders supporters gather in front of Stifel Theatre in St. Louis before a get-out-the-vote rally. Kelsey Landis

St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson on Thursday declared a public health emergency in St. Louis and banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people amid growing concerns about COVID-19.

Krewson announced the prohibition along with several other temporary rules to help limit the spread of coronavirus.

The prohibition will go into effect immediately and remain until further notice. However, day-to-day school activities and religious events in the area are exempt from the ban.

Today, in order to be proactive and protect and safeguard the health and safety of the public, @STLCityGov and @CityofSTLDOH are declaring a public health emergency and are prohibiting events with attendees in excess of 1,000 people until further notice. #COVID19
— Mayor Lyda Krewson (@LydaKrewson) March 12, 2020

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Kavahn Mansouri is an Investigate Reporter for the NPR Midwest Newsroom based in St. Louis, Missouri, a journalism partner with the Belleville News-Democrat. Support my work with a digital subscription

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