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While the spread of COVID-19 has caused closures and scheduling changes across the state, municipalities and city officials are making steps to continue with city business.

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19/coronavirus, St. Charles County will shut down additional public places, effective 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 24.

Late yesterday, the St. Charles County Department of Public Health learned that a resident who tested positive for COVID-19 is an employee of Circle K at 3700 Elm Street in St. Charles. The store closed voluntarily, and health department epidemiologists are investigating and screening known contacts.

St. Louis health leaders are working together to respond to COVID-19. Learn what you should know, how you can help and the steps that they are taking.

To help provide families with a safe distraction, the O’Fallon Police Department launched the “Keep Them Busy” campaign where kids of all ages create police-themed artwork and photography in the safety of their homes.

Many area restaurants are participating in what has been dubbed the "Great American Takeout" on Tuesday, March 24. Restaurants are asking customers to support local restaurants today by either ordering a meal for delivery or takeout.

Shoppers at Schnucks and Dierbergs have begun noticing a difference at checkout lanes as the companies begin to install plexiglass partitions at the registers. Schnucks expects to have its partitions installed at checkout, pharmacy and customer service counters in all stores by March 30. Dierbergs expects to complete its installation today. Partitions are going up in Dierbergs markets across the region. Shown: Market Place location in Chesterfield. [Source: Dierbergs] At Dierbergs, the partitions will cover the front and backside of the checkout areas in an effort to create a safer environment for customers and associates during the coronavirus pandemic. In ...

The restrictions are effective at 12:01 a.m., March 24, as a measure to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health has been notified of three new positive tests for COVID-19/coronavirus in the county.

Following the rescheduling of two weddings, florist Katie Hackmann of Rouge Events and Design in St. Peters decided to deliver the spare blooms for free.