🌱 Bird Flu Ruled Out In Crow Deaths + End Of Mask Mandate?

Hello again, St. Louis! Here's what's happening in and around town today.

First, today's weather:

Cold with plenty of sun. High: 30 Low: 24.

Here are the top 3 stories in St. Louis today:

1. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page announced Friday that the St. Louis County mask mandate is likely to end next month if COVID-19 case numbers continue to decline. The latest data from county health officials indicate an average daily rate of 178 new cases per day. Despite his optimism, Khan warned that the virus still continues to spread at high levels and asked residents to "remain vigilant." (STLtoday.com)
2. Wildlife experts have provided an update on the investigation into the mysterious death of a murder of crows outside the federal courthouse downtown. Preliminary tests have ruled out avian influenza as the cause of the birds' death, according to a spokesman for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Physical examinations of the birds also revealed no signs of wounds. Testing is still being done to pinpoint the cause of death. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. A St. Louis teenager was awarded a $5,000 prize to help fund her business that helps underserved women. 17-year-old Elise Zeigler was one of 25 young people nationwide named as a recipient of the award from Prudential Emerging Visionaries. Her business, Selah Textiles, offers underserved individuals the chance to design and print their own textiles, and the proceeds are donated to local organizations that support immigrants. (fox2now.com)

Today in St. Louis:

• Rockin The Runway: Unravel Exhibit At Central Branch Library (12:00 AM)
• Outdoor Storytime At Steinberg Ice Skating Rink (10:30 AM)
• COVID-19 Testing At Walnut Park Branch Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Showing through Sunday only! The Beatles’ unforgettable concert on the rooftop of Apple Corps’ Savile Row headquarters on January 30, 1969, debuts as a 60-minute feature at the Saint Louis Science Center's OMNIMAX® Theater. Get your tickets today! (Facebook)
• There’s still time to reserve your spot for this Saturday’s Blood Drive! Along with a $10 Amazon gift card from American Red Cross of Missouri, those that donate will also receive a St. Louis Cardinals Kids Club fleece blanket! (Facebook)
• The St. Charles County Election Authority is seeking Election Judges to work at polling locations on Election Day. See what Rebecca Pierson had to say about her experience as an Election Judge. (Nextdoor)

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About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.