JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, or DHSS, encourages taking activities outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, this does not imply that prevention measures should be ignored. “As Governor (Mike) Parson and I say each week, COVID-19 is still here among us,” DHSS Director Randall Williams said. “We want people to be able to engage in enjoyable activities but do so safely to avoid the virus being spread, which will only lead to more illness and social isolation.” Williams continually reminds Missourians to practice social distancing. “Remaining 6 feet apart from others continues to be very important today, just like it was in the beginning of this,” he said. “If you can’t maintain this distance from others, be sure to wear a mask.” Williams also stresses the importance of proper handwashing or the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. DHSS recently launched a series of public service announcements that tell the unique firsthand stories of…