JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (WSIL) -- Governor Mike Parson announced Thursday that Missouri will fully reopen and enter Phase 2 of its “Show Me Strong Recovery� Plan on June 16.
“It is truly incredible to think about how far Missouri has come since March. At that time, no one knew what to expect. There was a lot of uncertainty, worry, and concern,� Governor Parson said. “Here we are today, just over 90 days since our first COVID-19 case in Missouri, and I am proud to say we have overcome all of these challenges and more than met our four pillars to reopen.�
Phase 1 of the recovery plan is set to expire Monday, June 15.
During Phase 2 in Missouri, there will be no statewide health order. All statewide restrictions will be lifted, though local officials will still have the authority to put further rules, regulations, or ordinances in place.
While Missouri will fully reopen on June 16, Gov. Parson emphasized the importance of continuing social distancing and practicing proper hygiene to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Â
“We must remember that COVID-19 is not gone,â€Â Governor Parson said. “It is still extremely important for everyone to continue social distancing. Be proactive. Avoid large, congested crowds, and if you can’t social distance, take extra precautions to protect yourself and those around you.â€Â Â�
Missouri officials have created a  containing data on testing, positivity rate, deaths, and hospitalizations from across the state.
