This morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage includes an update to schools, youth sports, and information on the rate of COVID-19 among young people.
Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 The latest data shows decreasing cases of COVID-19 among young people. In the past 2 weeks, there's been a reduction in cases among ages 15-19 from 20% to 7.4%. New cases in that group are still higher than that of younger children, but it’s heading in the right direction.

This morning, County Executive @DrSamPage is joined by representatives from mental health organizations to talk about the support available for our communities and schools. Watch the full video from this morning here: 📰 As we have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has taken a toll on the mental and emotional well-being of our communities as juggle dealing with the health, social, humanitarian, and economic challenges also. This new anxiety has become another constant.

📰 St. Louis County has approved more than 1,300 Small Business Relief Program applications totaling $15.6M; ~$12M of those checks have been issued and checks are being cut weekly. 90% of the 1,662 valid applications and should have the rest approved by the end of the month. ➡ We are on pace to have all the $173.5M that we received from the federal government in late April spent by the end of the year. We have spent $42M of the funds with another $24M checks in-progress.

This morning, County Executive @DrSamPage gave an update on the status of CARES Act funds for municipalities and small businesses. Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 Over the last several months, the County Executive has met with many St. Louis County municipal leaders about the need to provide a portion of this funding to local governments for public safety expenses related to the response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

This morning, County Executive @DrSamPage dropped some facts about the importance of getting a flu shot as we continue to deal with COVID-19. Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 Getting a flu shot has always been a key step in staying healthy. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s never been more important. Common symptoms of COVID-19 – fever, coughing, congestion, difficulty breathing – are similar to the symptoms of the flu.

This morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage includes an update on COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities.
Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194…

Recap below: 📰 St. Louis County’s long-term care facilities have reported more than 2,320 cases of COVID-19 and 494 lives lost since the pandemic began in March, based on a new report by @StLCountyDOH.

We heard you! Updates from this morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage are all about youth sports. Read down-thread for all you need to know.
Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 COVID-19 cases are rising among 15-19 year olds and is currently at a positivity rate of 20%. This is cause for caution. 90% of cases impacting County school districts have been in middle and high schools. @StLCountyDOH has updated recs for schools and sports accordingly.

Today’s press conference with County Executive Sam Page includes an update on the participatory budgeting process. Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 Residents in 18 targeted ZIP codes submitted feedback on how the $7M in CARES Act funds could be best utilized in their communities. This feedback resulted in 5 distinct public health areas of focus.

Today’s press conference with County Executive Sam Page includes updates on two ongoing County CARES initiatives proactively address public health and humanitarian aspects of our lives with COVID. Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 @AffiniaHealth has joined People’s Health Centers and Care STL Health as the third Federally Qualified Health Center in caring for historically underserved communities in St. Louis County through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today’s press conference with County Executive @DrSamPage include updates on COVID-19 rates in the County and why testing is crucial to helping us fight it. Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 St. Louis County currently has a COVID-19 positivity rate of nearly 9%. This is concerning. COVID rates across the state are high, placing Missouri – and St. Louis County – in a “red zone”.

We were live from Ferguson for this morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage. Updates include details on the health care available through People’s Health Centers as part of County CARES Act funds.

Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 Today marked the official reopening of the People’s Health Center clinic in Ferguson, inside Schnucks. Today also launched their COVID-19 Mitigation Outreach Program.

Updates from this morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage include a brief run-down on how the County has spent federal CARES Act funds.
Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 As part of the federal government’s response to the pandemic, St. Louis County was awarded a $173.5 million CARES Act grant. To date, our work has been focused on getting these funds to the hardest-hit communities.

Updates from this morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage includes a major survey on public health during COVID-19.
Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 St. Louis County is partnering with @WUSTLpubhealth to conduct a phone survey of up to 5,000 St. Louis County residents on how COVID-19 has impacted participants.

Updates from this morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage include info on a new partnership for free community COVID-19 testing.
Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 The County continues to expand COVID-19 testing. It is expected that St. Louis County will spend $20M on testing for residents. $4M has been allocated to expand testing capacity through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in disproportionately impacted neighborhoods.

This morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage announces a new partnership in expanding testing and health care to areas of St. Louis County in need.
Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 Through the County’s CARES Act funding, we've increased testing capacity, including 30k saliva tests that will be available through @StLCountyDOH. Having a variety of testing methods available reduces our dependence on one or two diagnostic centers and speeds up results.

This morning's presser with County Executive Sam Page included a review of the health orders going into effect *today at 5 p.m.*

Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 A persistent rise in COVID-19 cases has us taking the necessary steps to get the virus under control. Three of the actions mentioned earlier this week are in effect for the entirety of St. Louis County starting in a few hours.

Updates from this morning's presser with County Executive Sam Page include the 7 steps being implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19.

These measures will be in effect Friday, July 31 at 5p.m.

Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 Rising COVID-19 numbers in our region can’t be ignored. Yesterday’s report showed more than 500 add'l people tested positive. The number of hospital admissions is too high. On guidance from @StLCountyDOH, we are taking steps to limit viral spread.

Updates from this morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage include info on a new humanitarian response fund RFP for domestic violence intervention and survivor programs.
Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 The County is committing $1M in CARES Act funds to support domestic violence service programs in 4 areas: Increasing Health Protections in Shelters; Ensuring Continuity of Services thru technology; Preventing Domestic + Sexual Violence; Raising Public Awareness of Resources.

Updates from this morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage include info on @StLCountyDOH mask distribution and checking in on how the 18 most vulnerable ZIP codes voted to distribute CARES funds.

Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 Through @StLCountyDOH we have distributed more than 2 million masks into the community. In this room, we have another 250,000 awaiting distribution. And we are ordering another 1 million masks that will go out later this summer.

Updates from this morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage include more information on youth sports and what to expect from schools this fall.

Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 Getting our kids back to school safely is a concern for all parents.

As school leaders map out what back-to-school looks like, we’re seeing record numbers of new cases in Missouri and a concerning increase in cases including among younger people.

Updates from this morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage include more details on schools and humanitarian grants. We were live from the @ulstl.

Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194… 📰 We recently notified 60 organizations throughout the county that their applications were successful and that they will receive a portion of the $9.6 million we set aside to help in humanitarian efforts.