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Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, center, speaks to reporters on Thursday, March 12, 2020, from a gallery overlooking the Senate chamber in Jefferson City, Missouri. Schatz, a Republican, was joined by Democratic Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo, left, and Republican Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden, right, in announcing that the Senate will not meet again in full session until at least March 30 because of concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (Photo by David A. Lieb)

Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, center, speaks to reporters on Thursday, March 12, 2020, from a gallery overlooking the Senate chamber in Jefferson City, Missouri. Schatz, a Republican, was joined by Democratic Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo, left, and Republican Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden, right, in announcing that the Senate will not meet again in full session until at least March 30 because of concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus. Fo…

March 12, 2020

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Coronavirus concerns disrupt work at US state capitols
March 12, 2020 6:54 p.m.

Coronavirus concerns disrupt work at US state capitols

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mounting concerns about the coronarvirus spread to state capitols across the country Thursday, as some lawmakers halted their sessions, shut out the public and scrambled to finish work on essential spending bills to keep government going.