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Coping with COVID: Missouri governor extends state of emergency through end of August

The signing of Executive Order 21-07 by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has extended the state of emergency another five months, through Aug. 31. Parson said the extension will allow flexibility in providing resources and easing regulatory burdens, as well as continued use of the Missouri National Guard and federal funding.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order Friday extending the state of emergency through Aug. 31.

The governor’s office said the state of emergency extension will allow the state flexibility in providing resources and easing regulatory burdens to help the state’s COVID-19 recovery efforts. This also allows for continued utilization of the Missouri National Guard and federal funding for COVID-19 response efforts.

Executive order 21-07 keeps many of the previous measures in place, including those related to telemedicine, motor carrier limitations, the sale of unprepared foods by restaurants, and remote notary access for certain legal documents such as estate planning.

“For over a year now, we have worked nonstop to take a balanced approach, fight COVID-19, and keep Missourians as safe as possible,” Parson said in a news release. “We have made incredible progress in a short amount of time, and we must continue doing all that we can to support Missouri citizens, business, and communities throughout the recovery process.”