502 cases, 8 deaths reported in Mo. on Thursday

MISSOURI (KFVS) - Governor Mike Parson addressed Missourians at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 26.

According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, as of Thursday, there were 502 positive cases and eight deaths in the state.

As of noon on Thursday, March 26, there were 15 counties in the Heartland reporting positive... — As of noon on Thursday, March 26, there were 15 counties in the Heartland reporting positive cases of COVID-19. (Source: KFVS)(KFVS)

On Wednesday, the governor asked President Donald Trump to approve a major disaster declaration for the state.

Immediately after my administration requested that President @realDonaldTrump approve a major disaster declaration for the entire state of Missouri our state congressional delegation, in bipartisan fashion, sent a letter to the President in support of our request. pic.twitter.com/2kiMAC0MKd
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) March 25, 2020