Cape Girardeau and other towns across Missouri are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Cape Girardeau, MO community.
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Missouri COVID-19 Cases
Missouri Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,780,715
Missouri New Coronavirus Deaths:
Missouri Total Coronavirus Deaths: 22,778
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Cape Girardeau
1 dead, another injured after shooting in Cape Girardeau; One arrested
The Cape Girardeau / Bollinger County Major Case Squad said one suspect, identified as Deandra Leeann Patterson, 27 of Cape Girardeau, is charged with ... More info »
WSIL News 3 - 05/09/2025 09:38amMissouri becomes first state to sue China over COVID-19; Court expected to rule soon
The People's Republic of China, only took about an hour at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau on Monday. Missouri is the first state to sue China over COVID-19 damages to Missouri residents. More info »
MSN - 01/27/2025 08:20amCape Girardeau County needs poll workers answering the call for election days
Cape Girardeau County faces ongoing challenges staffing election judges, as officials work to recruit and retain poll workers to ensure smooth, bipartisan operations at all 28 polling places on ... More info »
Southeast Missourian - 04/30/2025 10:36am