Independence 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 Independence, MO community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Missouri hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Missouri Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Missouri government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Missouri COVID-19 Cases

Missouri New Coronavirus Cases:
Missouri Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,780,715
Missouri New Coronavirus Deaths:
Missouri Total Coronavirus Deaths: 22,778
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Independence

CORONAVIRUS: Independence firefighter tests positive for COVID-19 - KMBC Channel 9

IN THE FACE. 6:03, LET’S TURN TO THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT. LEADERS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ARE TALKING ABOUT REQUIRING PEOPLE TO WEAR FACE MASKS IN PUBLIC. MAYOR QUINTON LUCAS SAYS THERE ARE A ... More info »

KMBC Kansas City - 06/26/2020 02:26am

Independence issues health advisory after COVID case spike - FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV

INDEPENDNCE, Mo. — The spike in COVID-19 cases caused Independence to issue a public health advisory. The city said it is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in both the ... More info »

WDAF-TV - 07/09/2021 09:09am

Missouri cities face budget shortfalls amid coronavirus pandemic

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — As cities reopen and businesses emerge from stay-at-home orders, local governments are figuring out how to manage budgets that are expected to face shortfalls due to the ... More info »

KSHB Kansas City - 06/09/2020 10:03am

Independence, Mo. Independence Day fireworks show canceled due to COVID-19, budgetary concerns - KMBC Channel 9

The city of Independence, Mo. is joining the long list of locations canceling their yearly Independence Day fireworks show. The city announced Tuesday that due to public health concerns and ... More info »

KMBC Kansas City - 05/26/2020 05:12am

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