Thread by @crystal_quade

"It's important that Missourians and folks around the whole country are not in a state of panic. In terms of our state legislature, we need to start... being more proactive."

HOUSE DEM CAUCUS COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS POLICY RESPONSE
-- Request the governor call a state of emergency under Article IV, Section 27a, so that the General Assembly can access the Budget Reserve Fund to for the emergency resources necessary to respond to this public health crisis

-- Provide funding to reimburse medical providers for treatment provided to non-insured individuals over the next month
-- Provide additional funding to county health departments
-- Authorize mandatory paid sick leave for companies with 50 or more employees, with 6mo sunset

-- Provide additional funding for nonprofit organizations that provide food to children in the event schools are closed
-- Furlough non-violent prisoners from the MO DOC
-- Implement an emergency rule authorizing the DCI to require insurance providers to cover COVID-19 testing

-- Provide economic protections to hourly state employees.
-- Implement an emergency rule authorizing the Department of Health and Senior Services to erect temporary hospitals and quarantine facilities.
-- Provide additional funding for mobile testing units.

-- Direct DSS to refrain from implementing new SNAP rules that are set to take effect 4/1
-- Implement and emergency order suspending utility services from being shut off
-- Implement an emergency order suspending home evictions.

-- Cancel plans to implement Medicaid rate cuts for hospitals and other health care providers.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO STOP COVID-19
-- Wash hands with warm soap and water for at least 20-30 seconds, regularly and often throughout the day. Hand sanitizer also works, but not as effectively as soap.
-- Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth

-- Sanitize surfaces often with disinfectant wipes.
-- Avoid public gathering places and events with crowds.
-- Do not panic.