COVID-19 Latest News
Below are activities undertaken by St. Charles County Government to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate the impact of the worldwide pandemic on this community. Please also see the COVID-19 homepage for a chart updated with the latest numbers.
For questions about COVID-19, please call the Information Hotline at 636-949-1899.
St. Charles County COVID-19 Daily Updates
St. Charles County News
- 10.11.23: New COVID Vaccine on Hand for St. Charles County Department of Public Health
- 6.22.22: Public Health to Offer COVID Vaccinations for those Ages 6 Months and Older
- 11.3.21: Public Health to Begin Pediatric COVID Vaccinations for Children Ages 5-11
- 10.27.21: Booster Vaccinations for All COVID Vaccines Authorized
- 8.10.21 - How to Obtain a Replacement Vaccination Card
- 5.14.21: FDA, ACIP and State of Missouri Authorize Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine for Those 12+
- 12.22.20: St. Charles County Public Health Begins Implementing COVID-19 Vaccination Plan (PDF)
- 11.25.20: Public Health to Focus on Priority Investigations, Eliminate Quarantine Release Letters
Missouri’s "Show Me Strong" Recovery Plan and Order Issued by Governor Mike Parson
- Press release 6.11.20 - Governor Announces Missouri Will Fully Reopen, Enter Phase 2 of Recovery Plan on June 16
- Recovery Plan Order - Extension of Phase 1 Through June 15, 2020 - Issued May 28, 2020
- Recovery Plan Order - Issued April 27, 2020
- Guidelines and FAQs
- Show Me Strong Recovery Plan website
Executive Orders Issued by County Executive Steve Ehlmann
- State of Emergency COVID-19 (PDF)
- Executive Order 20-01 (County Employees Telecommuting Policy) (PDF)
- Executive Order 20-02 (Gatherings of More than 50 People) (PDF)
- Executive Order 20-03 (Food and Beverage) (PDF)
- Executive Order 20-04 (Gatherings Limited to 10 People or Less) (PDF)
- Executive Order 20-05 (County Employee Travel) (PDF) - Rescinded 5.15.2020
- Executive Order 20-06 (Requirements for Residents and Businesses) (PDF)
- Executive Order 20-07 (Re-Opening Phase I) (PDF) - PLEASE NOTE: This Executive Order supersedes orders 20-02, 20-03, 20-04 and 20-06. It also extends the State of Emergency for St. Charles County until further orders are issued.
- Executive Order 20-08 (Re-Opening Phase II) (PDF) - PLEASE NOTE: This Executive Order supersedes orders 20-02, 20-03, 20-04, 20-06 and 20-07. It also extends the State of Emergency for St. Charles County until Dec. 31, 2020.
- Executive Order 20-09 (Employee Mask Requirement) (PDF) - Amended 9.22.2020.
- Executive Order 2021-02 (Recission of Executive Order 2020-09 and Amended Executive Order 2020-09 Employee Mask Requirement) (PDF)
Please note: The Executive Orders above apply countywide, including within incorporated city limits.
Orders Issued by the Department of Public Health
- County Buildings Order Issued March 19, 2020 (PDF)
- Rapid Notification Order Issued April 7, 2020 (PDF)
- Residential Care Order Issued April 8, 2020 (PDF)
- Limited Pre-Employment Screening Exemption Order Issued April 16, 2020 (PDF)
- Loss of Life Order Issued April 17, 2020 (PDF)
- Amended Residential Care Facility and Nursing Home Order Issued July 1, 2020 (PDF) - PLEASE NOTE: This Public Health Order supersedes the Residential Care order issued on April 8.
- Second Amended Residential Care Facility and Nursing Home Order Issued July 15, 2020 (PDF) - PLEASE NOTE: This Public Health Order supersedes Residential Care orders issued on April 8 and July 1.
- Third Amended Residential Care Facility and Nursing Home Order Issued Oct. 7, 2020 (PDF) - PLEASE NOTE: This Public Health Order supersedes Residential Care orders issued on April 8, July 1 and July 15.
- Public Health Emergency Order - Bars, Restaurants and Nightclubs - Issued Nov. 24, 2020 (PDF)
- Public Health Order Terminating Nov. 24, 2020 Emergency Order Regarding Bars, Restaurants and Nightclubs - Issued Jan. 11, 2021 (PDF) - PLEASE NOTE: This Public Health Order supersedes the order issued Nov. 24, 2020.
- Amended County Buildings Order Issued March 23, 2021 (PDF) - PLEASE NOTE: This Public Health Order supersedes the order issued March 19, 2020.
- Fourth Amended Residential Care Facility and Nursing Home Order Issued March 30, 2021 (PDF) - PLEASE NOTE: This Public Health Order supersedes Residential Care orders issued on April 8, July 1, July 15 and Oct. 7, 2020. Rescinded 5.20.2022.
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: 2023
10.11.23: New COVID Vaccine on Hand for St. Charles County Department of Public Health
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: 2022
6.22.22: Public Health to Offer COVID Vaccinations for those Ages 6 Months and Older
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 92 (Dec. 13-19, 2021)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 86 (Nov. 1-7, 2021)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 85 (Oct. 25-31, 2021)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 82 (Oct. 4-10, 2021)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 76 (Aug 23-29, 2021)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 74 (Aug 9-15, 2021)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 65 (June 7-13, 2021)
- 6.7.21: Public Health Offers Free COVID Vaccinations at St. Peters City Hall June 17 (PDF)
- 6.3.21: Immunization Clinic Offers Vaccine Appointments on Fridays
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 64 (May 31 - June 6, 2021)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 61 (May 10-16, 2021)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 60 (May 3-9, 2021)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 59 (April 26 - May 2, 2021)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 51 (March 1-7, 2021)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 41 (Dec. 21-27, 2020)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 38 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2020)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 37 (Nov. 23-29, 2020)
- 11.25.20: Public Health to Focus on Priority Investigations, Eliminate Quarantine Release Letters (PDF)
- 11.24.20: St. Charles County Restaurants, Bars Must Close at 11 p.m.; School Quarantine Agreement Reached (PDF)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 36 (Nov. 16-22, 2020)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 35 (Nov. 9-15, 2020)
Press Releases
- 11.14.20: County Executive Steve Ehlmann spoke with the media this week about the COVID-19 pandemic and his response to questions about possible restrictions:
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KSDK
KTVI
KMOX - 11.12.20: Dept of Public Health Issues Recommendations for Holiday Gatherings (PDF)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 34 (Nov. 2-8, 2020)
Press Releases
- 11.5.20: St. Charles County Resident Tested Positive for COVID-19; Worked at Election Polling Place (PDF)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 34 (Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2020)
Press Releases
- 10.30.20: COVID-19 Testing for Missouri Residents Returns to Family Arena Nov 12-14 (PDF) Please note that available space is limited. As a result, you may be denied this opportunity if you have not scheduled an appointment prior to visiting the location.
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 31 (Oct. 5-11, 2020)
Press Releases
- 10.8.20: State Offers Additional COVID-19 Testing for Missouri Residents at Family Arena Oct 16-17 (PDF)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 30 (Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2020)
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Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 28 (Sept. 14-20, 2020)
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Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 27 (Sept. 7-13, 2020)
Press Releases
- 9.9.20: COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Offered at Family Arena September 17-19 (PDF)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 24 (Aug. 17-23, 2020)
Press Releases
- 8.24.20: GM Donates Masks to St. Charles County for Wentzvile School District, First Responders (PDF)
- 8.21.20: St. Charles County to Hold Third Free Mask Distribution Event Aug. 26 (PDF)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 22 (Aug. 3-9, 2020)
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Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 21 (July 27-Aug. 2, 2020)
Press Releases
- 7.31.20: St. Charles County to Distribute Free Masks to County Residents Aug. 6 (PDF)
- 7.27.20: St. Charles County Executive, Mayors, Chambers Send Plea to Local Businesses: Require Masks (PDF)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 17 (June 29-July 5, 2020)
Press Releases
Announcements
- 6.30.20: On June 9, St. Charles County announced that limited quantities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) would be available at no cost under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to non-profit organizations operating in and serving individuals within the county. St. Charles County received non-profit applications for PPE June 10-19, 2020. A total of 37 organizations will receive PPE and instructions for pickup by email. The County is pleased to help support the mission of non-profits serving the community during this difficult time. Staff will continue to monitor the county’s infection rate and reevaluate PPE needs in our community in coming months. For questions, please email covid19logistics@sccmo.org.
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 15 (June 15-21, 2020)
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Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 14 (June 8-14, 2020)
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Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 13 (June 1-7, 2020)
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Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 11 (May 16-24, 2020)
Press Releases
- 5.22.20: COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Available in St. Charles County May 26-30
- 5.20.20: St. Charles County Government to Open Administration, Public Health and Police Department Buildings to Public May 29
- 5.18.20: 11th Judicial Circuit Court Elects to Move to Phase One of Reopening
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week 10 (May 9-15, 2020)
Press Releases
- 5.11.20: Secretary of State Ashcroft to Deliver PPE to St. Charles County Election Authority Friday, May 15
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week Nine (May 2-8, 2020)
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Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week Eight (April 25-May 1, 2020)
Press Releases
- 4.30.20: St. Charles County Public Health Issues Guidelines for Employers
- 4.28.20: St. Charles County Executive Supports Governor’s COVID Recovery Plan
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week Seven (April 18-24, 2020)
Press Releases
Additional Announcements
- As of Monday, April 20, 2020, the Recorder of Deeds office has implemented a new procedure for obtaining a marriage license via video conference. Visit the Recorder of Deeds website to learn more.
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week Six (April 11-17, 2020)
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Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week Five (April 4-10, 2020)
Press Releases
- 4.9.20: St. Charles County Public Health, Frontier COVID-19 Update for April 9
- 4.8.20: St. Charles County Public Health Director Issues Orders for COVID-19 Test Results, Nursing Facilities
- 4.8.20: St. Charles County Public Health, Frontier COVID-19 Update for April 8
- 4.7.20: St. Charles County Public Health, CenterPointe Hospital Release COVID-19 Update
- 4.7.20: St. Charles County Public Health, Frontier COVID-19 Update
- 4.6.20: St. Charles County Public Health, Frontier Release Latest Information on COVID-19 Cases at the Facility
Additional Announcements
- 4.9.20: The St. Charles County Department of Public Health and CenterPointe Hospital, St. Charles, confirmed today that three more staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the number to 27. Three have returned to work in accordance with CDC guidelines and the rest are quarantined in their homes. Additionally, one more patient has tested positive, bringing that number to four. Of those, two have been discharged and are being quarantined at home. The unit on which the current patients reside is in quarantine.
- 4.8.20: The St. Charles County Department of Public Health and CenterPointe Hospital, St. Charles, confirmed today that 24 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. One former patient and two current patients also have tested positive. The unit on which the current patients reside is in quarantine.
- 4.6.20: Pursuant to Missouri Governor Michael Parson’s Executive Order 20-07, all penalties for late renewal applications for concealed carry permits are waived until June 1, 2020. Visit the St. Charles County Police Department website for updates.
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week Four (March 28-April 3, 2020)
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Additional Announcements
- 4.3.20: Residents have reported that phone scammers are impersonating County and municipality officials and asking for personal information, including Social Security numbers, related to COVID testing. County and municipality officials and volunteers WILL NOT ask for this type of personal information during contact investigations, and individuals SHOULD NOT give this information to anyone. For concerns related to this, individuals should email healthservices@sccmo.org.
- 4.3.20: The St. Charles County Police Department has suspended in person sex offender registration. Registrants are required to check-in or complete new registration by phone at 636-949-3000, ext. 4451 or 636-949-3016. Fingerprinting services are offered on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit the St. Charles County Police Department website for updates.
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week Three (March 21-27, 2020)
Press Releases:
- 3.25.20: Three Residents of Senior Facility Test Positive for COVID-19
- 3.24.20: Message to Public Regarding Circle K in St. Charles County
- 3.24.20: St. Charles County Government Buildings Close to the Public at 5 p.m., March 24. Public can Access Services Online, Staff Available by Phone
- 3.23.20: St. Charles County Reports First COVID-19 Death
- 3.23.20: St. Charles County Executive Issues Additional COVID-19 Guidance
- 3.23.20: Three New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in St. Charles County
- 3.21.20: Third Positive COVID-19 Case Reported in St. Charles County
- 3.21.20: St. Charles County Executive Responds to St. Louis City, County Announcement
Additional Announcements:
- 3.27.20: Marriage License Issuance from the St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds
- 3.26.20: St. Charles County Council March 30 Meeting
- 3.25.20: St. Charles County Department of Corrections to Close Lobby to Public at 7 a.m., March 26
- 3.25.20: A Message from St. Charles County Government (Posted on County Facebook)
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week Two (March 14-20, 2020)
Press Releases:
- 3.20.20: Second Positive COVID-19 Case Reported in St. Charles County
- 3.19.20: Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County to Temporarily Suspend In-Person Services
- 3.19.20: St. Charles County Executive Addresses Gatherings
- 3.18.20: First Positive COVID-19 Case Reported in St. Charles County
- 3.18.20: St. Charles County Parks Cancels Programs Through April 3; Parks Remain Open
- 3.17.20: St. Charles County Executive Announces Timetable to Prohibit On-Premise Consumption at Restaurants and Bars
- 3.17.20: P&Z Commission Revises Agenda; Encourages Residents to Comment Early, Watch from Home
- 3.15.20: Joint Statement from Five Regional Leaders of Bi-State Government
Additional Announcements:
- 3.20.20: Emergency County Council Meeting on SCCMO-TV YouTube. View agenda
- 3.20.20: U.S. Small Business Administration Assistance for Small Business Owners
- 3.19.20: Police Department Suspends Fingerprinting Services
- 3.18.20: The April 7, 2020 General Election in St. Charles County is postponed to June 2, 2020
- 3.16.20: The St. Charles County Municipal Court has suspended all court sessions until April 3
Press Releases and Additional Announcements: Week One (March 7-13, 2020)
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Additional Announcements:
- 3.13.20: Inmate Visits Suspended at St. Charles County Department of Corrections
- 3.13.20: The St. Charles County Public Health Department has sent two new COVID-19 tests to the state lab. Both are travel-related. One traveled to France, and the other was in another state when in contact with someone who tested positive for the virus. Both are self-quarantined. Results will be posted when available.
- 3.11.20: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Activates Statewide Public Hotline for COVID-19
- 3.8.20: Activation of St. Charles County’s Incident Command Structure for COVID-19 Response: In response to the presumptive positive Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) case announced Saturday evening, March 7, 2020, in St. Louis County, St. Charles County Government has activated its Incident Command structure at the County Emergency Operations Center. This means the County is taking precautionary measures to prepare for potential spread of the disease. Staff from multiple disciplines are working together in one location to constantly monitor for cases in our area and are following protocol developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Communication will be issued to the public if, and when, new information becomes available.