Audrain County Sees Rise in COVID-19 Cases This Week A double-digit increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Audrain County being reported today (Wednesday) by the Audrain County Health Department. Last Wednesday there were 12 active cases, this week there are 30. The active probable cases are down 9 this week from last week…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Issues Executive Order Opposing Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Governor Parson Issues Executive Order Opposing Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Governor Mike Parson today (Thursday) issues an Executive Order opposing federal vaccine mandates. In a statement released with the Executive Order, Parson states that “The Constitution and its historical interpretations leave public health decisions to the states.” The governor encouraged Missourians to continue getting vaccinated,…… Continue Reading
MU School of Medicine Participates in Nationwide COVID-19 Drug Study
MU School of Medicine Participates in Nationwide COVID-19 Drug Study The University of Missouri School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine is joining a nationwide study to evaluate repurposed medications in the search for effective, safe treatments for mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Repurposed medications are those that are FDA approved for other indications. The double-blind study looks…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers The COVID-19 numbers in Audrain County are down by double digits from last week. The Audrain County Health Department released the numbers this morning (Wednesday) and it shows 12 active cases in the county which is down by 12 from last week when 24 active cases…… Continue Reading
Third Dose COVID-19 Shots Available Soon at Audrain County Health Department
Third Dose COVID-19 Shots Available Soon at Audrain County Health Department The Audrain County Health Department will begin offering 3rd dose COVID-19 vaccinations November 8th. Only the Moderna vaccine will be offered at the health department and will offer it as a mix and match for those who have previously received the Pfizer or Johnson…… Continue Reading
Weekly COVID-19 Update From Audrain County Health Department
Weekly COVID-19 Update From Audrain County Health Department Numbers out today (Wednesday) shows a slight rise in COVID-19 cases in Audrain County over the past 7 days. According to the Audrain County Health Department, there are 24 active cases, up 2 from last Wednesday’s report. Active probable cases rose by one this week, now at…… Continue Reading
Lincoln University Modifies Mask Protocol
Lincoln University Modifies Mask Protocol Lincoln University in Jefferson City is modifying their mask protocol. Effective Monday, October 18, masks will be required in classroom spaces and optional on the rest of campus. The university plans to continue to monitor COVID-19 trends and adjust the protocol as needed.… Continue Reading
Slight Rise in COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County
Slight Rise in COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County Audrain County COVID-19 cases are up slightly over last week, according to the Audrain County Health Department. Active cases rose by three from last week with a total of 22 today (Wednesday). Active probable cases rose by two over the week and are now at 13. Mexico’s…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID Numbers
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID Numbers The number of active cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County has dropped again this week. According to the Audrain County Health Department there are 19 active cases in the report released this morning (Wednesday), which is down by 2 from last week. The number of active probable…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Developing Plan to Administer Third Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Audrain County Health Department Developing Plan to Administer Third Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine The Audrain County Health Department is beginning to develop clinic plans to administer third doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA approved the third dose on Monday. The CDC is recommending the Pfizer COVID vaccine booster shots for people 65…… Continue Reading
