COVID-19 cases rise in Missouri areas popular among tourists

Branson, Mo., is seen from this view atop the Branson Ferris Wheel, located along Highway 76 at The Track Family Fun Park. (Nathan Papes/The Springfield News-Leader via AP)

Phoenix Fire uses lasers, LED's, lights, and fire to entertain the crowd during the Festival of Wonder on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Silver Dollar City, Mo.. (Andrew Jansen/The Springfield News-Leader via AP)

A Silver Dollar City employee takes the temperature of guests before they are allowed to enter the park on Saturday, June 13, 2020 just west of Branson, Mo. (Nathan Papes/The Springfield News-Leader via AP)

The Branson Ferris Wheel, located along Highway 76 at The Track Family Fun Park, casts a shadow in Branson, Mo.. The 150 foot Ferris Wheel gives new views of the Branson strip. (Nathan Papes/The Springfield News-Leader via AP)

Stingrays glide through one of the many saltwater tanks at the newly opened Aquarium at the Boardwalk in Branson, Mo., on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. (Nathan Papes/The Springfield News-Leader via AP)