Governor Parson Speaks About COVID 19 / State Budget During Thursday Press Conference

Governor Mike Parson has a message for the state in his first press briefing since being elected Governor.

The Governor says a special session is now underway on the Supplemental Budget.

He also says he’s focused on the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing hospital staffing issues and work being done in Missouri on a new Coronavirus vaccine.

Governor Parson says more than 5-million dollars has been given for expanded broadband for Telehealth across Missouri.

Parson also says doctors are treating more patients with telemedicine.