(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Starting Tuesday, June 16th Missouri will be fully opened, beginning phase 2 of the state’s “Show Me Strong Recovery Plan.”

During phase 2, all statewide COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted.

The fear is that the public will grow complacent towards the virus.

“People can deal with it for a certain period of time and then they don’t want to deal with it anymore,” said Dr. Michael Grantham, assistant professor at Missouri Western State University.

Read more at KQ2.com.