Tuesday 7-14-20 USA COVID-19 confirmed cases reached an all time high record
of 68,400 individuals in one day nationwide.

“The number of COVID cases among younger people in Kansas, Missouri has climbed in recent weeks. Some - including those who had NO underlying health problems - have ended up in the intensive care unit. Two patients hospitalized in Kansas City for the virus Tuesday were pediatric patients. In Missouri, people in their early 20s currently make up the biggest chunk of cases followed by those in their late 20s. Health officials in Cass County announced a cluster of cases had been linked to a party attended by hundreds. “ KC Star
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“While other states around the country have canceled their state fairs because of the COVID-19 outbreak, Missouri officials said it’s important for them to continue. Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn said the state fair – scheduled Aug. 13-23 in Sedalia – will still have livestock shows, camping and a carnival, but all concerts have been canceled. Chinn said the concerts were canceled because many of the performers were already backing out because of COVID-19 concerns.” KMBC News

“Save big by buying your State Fair carnival tickets in advance.” Missouri State Fair home page. 7-09-20

“Carmel apples are where it's at! Who's ready to get their Fair food on this year?” Missouri State Fair FB post 7-14-20

Missouri Governor Mike Parson says he’s received positive feedback on the decision to hold the 2020 state fair. Parson says “… the virus is still going to be out there. But life’s got to go on.” Brownfield AG News for America

The Missouri State Fair is currently advertising for one & all to come & join the Fair fun… Aproximately 350, 000 people attend this fair each year. This year is not expected to be any different. Pandemic or no pandemic. Many Missourians call the pandemic "a hoax."

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Although I very much enjoy attending fairs and festivals, we’re definitely going to stay home this year. Just as we stayed home for the Fourth of July a couple of weeks ago. Obviously. The goal is to still be around 30 years from now & be able to attend future events.

Meanwhile, my photo today is of my new hibiscus blooming again. When the weather got super hot a couple of weeks ago - after the first flower appeared - this plant dropped all of its buds. Now, it’s full of buds again. However, even hotter weather is now expected to come in with a prolonged heat wave. So I’m enjoying the flowers while we still have them.