Mayor Lyda Krewson announced on Thursday, March 12, that events with attendees in excess of 1,000 people are prohibited until further notice.
"Today, in order to be proactive and protect and safeguard the health and safety of the public, @STLCityGov and @CityofSTLDOH are declaring a public health emergency and are prohibiting events with attendees in excess of 1,000 people until further notice. #COVID19"
See the tweet below.
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