STAY CLEAN: A hand-washing station outside the entrance of Burrell Behavioral Health is a sign of the times during the coronavirus outbreak. Alex Schweidel, at right, of Carson's Nurseries and Dr. Penelope McAlmond-Ross sanitize their hands before entering the building March 17.
SBJ photo by Kathryn Hardison
VIRTUAL QUORUM: Springfield City Council members participate in an emergency closed session March 23 through videoconferencing amid COVID-19 concerns. Mayor Ken McClure addresses the group in a Zoom meeting, with Springfield-Greene County Health Department, third from right, in attendance. The next day, McClure announced a stay-at-home edict for 30 days beginning March 26.
SBJ photo by Kathryn Hardison
AL QUORUM: Springfield City Council members participate in an emergency closed session March 23 through videoconferencing amid COVID-19 concerns. Councilman Andrew Lear, above, makes a motion to enter into closed session, which was not livestreamed to the public. The next day, Mayor Ken McClure announced a stay-at-home edict for 30 days beginning March 26.