Gov. Parson issues statewide 'stay-at-home' order to curb spread of coronavirus

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Friday evening issued a statewide "stay-at-home" order, effective at 12:01 a.m. Monday, to "protect the public health and prevent further spread of COVID-19." The order will run from April 6 through 11:59 p.m. April 24, Parson said in a press briefing. The order states that individuals residing in the state "shall avoid leaving their homes or places of residence" unless necessary. As of Friday, Missouri had been one of only 10 states that hadn't issued statewide orders…