Missouri's health chief says the state is ready for schools to open

With some schools just days away from the new semester, Missouri's top health and education officials briefed lawmakers Tuesday on the state of the COVID-19 outbreak and the plan to protect facilities. Dr. Randall Williams, the director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, kicked things off with a slideshow overview reassuring a House committee that Missouri's response so far looks pretty good compared with other states. He said Missouri has the 14th fewest cases per person and the 20th fewest deaths per person, and praised Gov...