St. Louis County health department recommends schools start virtually

The St. Louis County health department is recommending all schools begin the school year online, County Executive Sam Page announced during a press conference Thursday afternoon. "It is our strong recommendation that all schools open as virtual as possible in the fall," Page said. The county sent a letter to area superintendents with a formal recommendation. It is not a mandate, but the health department may take "further action to close schools or buildings that have outbreaks that further risk…