Virtual Meeting With Audrain County Health & Community Leaders to Discuss COVID-19 Health and community leaders from around Audrain County hold weekly virtual meeting this afternoon (Wednesday) to discuss COVID-19 responses. Audrain County Health Department Administrator Craig Brace says Audrain County is in the critical risk category according to state guidelines and that the department…… Continue Reading
Cole County Reporting New COVID-19 Deaths
Cole County Reporting New COVID-19 Related Deaths Cole County is reporting 4 new community coronavirus related deaths yesterday (Tuesday) along with 18 new deaths in long-term care facilities. A total of 20 people have died from COVID-19 in Cole County and 33 have died in long-term care facilities.… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Reports Another COVID-19 Related Death
Audrain County Health Department Reports Another COVID-19 Related Death One new COVID-19 related death reported by the Audrain County Health Department for the second day in a row. As of 3:00 this afternoon (Tuesday), there are now 14 deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. Ten new cases were added for a total of 992, active…… Continue Reading
Audrain County’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises According to Audrain County Health Department
Audrain County’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises According to Audrain County Health Department One more COVID-19 death and over 70 new positive cases in Audrain County since Wednesday, according to the Audrain County Health Department. As of 1:00 this afternoon (Monday), there are now 13 deaths and 982 total cases in the county, up 74 since…… Continue Reading
Top Health Officials Urge Americans Who Traveled for Thanksgiving to Get Tested for COVID-19
Top Health Officials Urge Americans Who Traveled for Thanksgiving to Get Tested for COVID-19 Top health officials are saying Americans who traveled for Thanksgiving should get tested for COVID-19 to help mitigate the virus spread amid a surge in US cases. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, is also encouraging individuals returning…… Continue Reading
More Missouri Counties Pass Mask Orders
More Missouri Counties Pass Mask Orders More Missouri counties are passing mask orders as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase. Last week, Franklin County passed a mask order. Boone County, passed a similar requirement this week. In addition to those counties, the cities of Fulton, and Rolla both passed mask mandates this week. On Thursday, the…… Continue Reading
Free-COVID-19 Testing in Cole, Cooper and Saline County
Free-COVID-19 Testing in Cole, Cooper and Saline County The State of Missouri will host free COVID-19 testing in Cole, Cooper and Saline County starting Monday through December 12th. Missourians can register for these events at health.mo.gov/communitytest. The only requirement is that you have Missouri residency.… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Reports COVID-19 Related Death
Audrain County Health Department Reports COVID-19 Related Death One new COVID-19 related death is being reported in Audrain County today (Wednesday). According to the Audrain County Health Department the total number of deaths in the county is now at 12. Twenty five new cases of the coronavirus is also being reported today (Wednesday) by the…… Continue Reading
Fulton City Council Approves Emergency Mask Ordinance
Fulton City Council Approves Emergency Mask Ordinance An emergency mask ordinance is now approved by the Fulton City Council after a 6-2 vote during a meeting last night (Tuesday). It is set to go into place on December 1st and will require masks and physical distancing in the City of Fulton. The ordinance will now…… Continue Reading
Missouri Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Website
Missouri Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Website Missouri is launching a new COVID-19 vaccine website. Governor Mike Parson announced yesterday (Tuesday) the website will have information about vaccines, research, production processes and when Missourians can expect to be eligible for vaccination. Parson says the website, covidvaccine.mo.gov, was launched as research and development of multiple COVID-19 vaccines…… Continue Reading
