More than 1,800 Missouri employees have tested positive for COVID-19 including four Parson aides – STLtoday.com

Parson, 65, returned to work Monday after isolating in the Governors Mansion for 10 days. He traveled to Bolivar over the weekend to join the first lady, 67, who isolated at their home in Bolivar.

On Monday, he also resumed campaign strategy meetings as he faces off against Democratic Auditor Nicole Galloway for a full, four-year term on Nov. 3.

In the morning, for example, Parson was at one of his campaign offices in downtown Jefferson City. Among those in attendance were Jones and Parsons chief of staff, Aaron Willard.

As she was leaving the office, the Post-Dispatch asked for a quick interview with the governor. Jones, who later said she was on leave from her taxpayer-paid position while visiting the campaign office, said that would be unlikely.

I doubt it, she said.

In the evening press release, Parson said, Teresa and I are so grateful that we are two of well over 100,000 Missourians that have recovered from this virus. We are glad to be back and want to again thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. We are humbled every day to be surrounded by such great people across the state.

Parsons plans for the week include several ceremonies in the capitol, St. Joseph and St. Louis, according to a schedule released by his office.

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