Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, center, announces that the state experienced its first death from the coronavirus, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, during a news conference in Jefferson City, Mo, Columbia Mayor Brian Treece is at right. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)
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March 18, 2020 7:20 p.m.
Missouri sees 1st coronavirus death; local elections delayed
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday announced the first coronavirus death in the state happened in Boone County, without providing further details.