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Jackson County to drop several COVID-19 protocols

The Missouri Attorney General's office ordered a Springfield man to cease and desist selling surgical masks at inflated prices. — ABC 17 News

Published March 26, 2021 5:33 PM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jackson County is the latest Missouri jurisdiction to ease COVID-19 protocols as the numbers of new cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to drop.

County Executive Frank White Jr. said Friday that as of April 9, all businesses can open at full capacity.

That includes gyms, fitness centers and recreation centers.

White says restaurants and bars also can operate at full capacity and serve food and alcohol.

Masks will be required when patrons aren’t consuming food or drinks, and social distancing protocols remain in effect.

The county also is dropping capacity limits.

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