Missouri experienced its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic Saturday. The state Department of Health and Senior Services reported 24 deaths so far from COVID-19, but the actual total late Saturday was 35. The state report does not include at least two deaths in St. Louis and as many as six in St. Louis County. It also does not include a death reported Saturday afternoon in Cole County that came after the state update. Asked about the difference during Gov. Mike Parson's daily briefing, state Health Director Randall Williams said the difference was due to an oversight when the department required reporting of COVID-19 cases...
