Today, the County Executive extended the State of Emergency for Jefferson County, Missouri, which was set to expire on April 13, 2020. Also extended was the Executive Order regarding restaurants and food establishments that was set to expire on April 4, 2020. Both are now extended until further Order. Also, effective immediately, while the County Parks are to remain open, all playground equipment at the parks shall be closed for use at this time. The County Executive continues to urge responsible social distancing and for the citizens to only leave their homes for essential services.