SSM COVID-19 Testing Site Announces Closure During Thanksgiving Holidays The SSM Health COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Mexico will be closed on Thursday November 26th and Friday, November 27th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The testing site will reopen on Monday, November 30th. Regular hours are Monday through Friday from 9am until noon.… Continue Reading
County Wide Mask Requirement Issued in Boone County
County Wide Mask Requirement Issued in Boone County A county wide mask requirement will go into effect tomorrow night (Wednesday) for Boone County. The Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning issued the order which requires everyone 10 years of age and older that is within Boone County outside of Columbia…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Latest COVID-19 Testing Numbers for 11/24
Audrain County Health Department Releases Latest COVID-19 Testing Numbers for 11/24 Sixteen new COVID-19 cases reported in Audrain County today (Tuesday). The Audrain County Health Department reports 134 active csaes in the county with 90 of the active cases in Mexico and 12 active cases in Vandalia. Audrain County has 883 total cases and 11…… Continue Reading
Over Four Thousand New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Missouri on Sunday
Over Four Thousand New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Missouri on Sunday Four thousand, two hundred and fifteen new cases of the coronavirus are being reported in Missouri yesterday (Sunday) by the Department of Health and Senior Services. The department also reported 4 new deaths related to the virus. Missouri ranks 11th in the nation for…… Continue Reading
Missouri Businesses and Residents Urged to Comply with Public Health Guidelines
Missouri Businesses and Residents Urged to Comply with Public Health Guidelines Missouri residents and businesses are being asked to comply with public guidelines after Governor Mike Parson and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Department have issued a public health warning. The warning was issued on Thursday and asks individuals to wear a…… Continue Reading
More Than 20 New COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County Reported Friday
More Than 20 New COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County Reported Friday Total cases of the novel coronavirus rise by 24 in Audrain County this afternoon (Friday), according to the Audrain County Health Department. As of 3:30, there are 821 total cases with 128 active, including 83 in Mexico and 14 in Vandalia. Twenty-three more residents…… Continue Reading
Community R6 Schools is Making Several Changes to Their COVID-19 Plan
Community R6 Schools is Making Several Changes to Their COVID-19 Plan The Community R6 School District is making several changes to their COVID-19 plan. One of the changes approved at the Board of Education meeting this week was a resolution declaring staff as essential workers. Superintendent Cheryl Mack says COVID-19 has had a major impact…… Continue Reading
Thursday COVID-19 Update From Audrain County Health Department
Thursday COVID-19 Update From Audrain County Health Department Nine new cases of COVID-19 being reported in Audrain County today (Thursday). According to the Audrain County Health Department, as of 3:00 there are 797 total cases in the county with 127 active cases. Of those active cases, there are 88 in Mexico and 12 in Vandalia.…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Extends State of Emergency in Missouri and Won’t Implement Mask Mandate
Governor Parson Extends State of Emergency in Missouri and Won’t Implement Mask Mandate Governor Mike Parson is extending the state of emergency in Missouri through March 31st, 2021 however says he will not regulate gatherings or issue a statewide mask mandate. The governor held a news briefing this morning (Thursday) in Jefferson City and said…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Warns Against Holding High Risk Gatherings
Audrain County Health Department Warns Against Holding High Risk Gatherings The Audrain County Health Department is warning about the high risk of spreading the coronavirus in gathering of crowds in close proximity. The health department is asking organizers of such events in Audrain County to re-think holding events, both indoors and outdoors follow strict public…… Continue Reading
