The Gateway Arch stands in the distance shrouded in clouds, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in St. Louis. The National Park Service has announced the monument, a symbol of westward expansion, will close until further notice starting Wednesday as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
March 18, 2020
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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.