St. Louis City announces restrictions

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the community, St. Louis City announced new restrictions on Wednesday that include lowering the capacity limit for bars, restaurants and nightclubs from 75% to 50% occupancy and an 11 p.m. curfew for those businesses. Large venues such as museums, theaters and event spaces also will have occupancy capped at 50%. The restrictions will go into effect today, Aug. 13, and extend through Sept. 7.