QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri have a mask mandate?
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Gov. Mike Parson fielded questions at his coronavirus briefing Thursday about whether it is time for Missouri to have a statewide mask mandate.
New COVID-19 cases are growing in the state, renewing calls for a statewide requirement. However, opponents of a mandate say it's not necessary.