Personal Protective Equipment Being Manufactured Locally Two local businesses are producing personal protective equipment items. M&M Golf Cars has developed and is producing protective shields that can be used in golf cars to allow for 2 people to use one cart. And True Refrigeration with a plant in Mexico is manufacturing social distancing barriers for…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Saying More Tests And State Budget Cuts Are Ahead
Governor Parson Saying More Tests And State Budget Cuts Are Ahead Governor Mike Parson is saying that more COVID-19 tests and more tough decisions are ahead in the battle against the coronavirus. Parson made his remarks yesterday during the daily press briefing where he called for an increase in testing, and said that by next…… Continue Reading
Daily Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 Numbers
Daily Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 Numbers Audrain County Health Department numbers show an increase in positive COVID-19 cases. As of 2 this afternoon, 11 new cases have been identified today, bringing the number of positive cases in the county to 17. Sixteen of those are active with one case in recovery. Nine of today’s…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Positive COVID-19 Cases Spikes
Audrain County Positive COVID-19 Cases Spikes Audrain County sees spike in COVID-19 positive cases. According to the Audrain County Health Department, as of 1:00 this afternoon, Audrain County has 6 total positive cases of the novel coronavirus: 1 in recovery and 5 active cases, 4 identified today. Today’s new cases have been traced to a…… Continue Reading
Columbia City Council to Vote on Temporary Housing for First Responders
Columbia City Council to Vote on Temporary Housing for First Responders The Columbia City Council is expected to vote tonight on a resolution that would give temporary housing for first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. The resolution would authorize an agreement and give Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Fire Department first responders the option…… Continue Reading
Boone County Sees Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Boone County Sees Increase in COVID-19 Cases The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is reporting the largest jump in the number of COVID-19 cases since the middle of April. Yesterday four new cases of the Coronavirus were reported. The number of cases jumped from 79 to 83 from April 13th to April 14th. As of yesterday…… Continue Reading
First COVID-19 Death Reported in Moniteau County
First COVID-19 Death Reported in Moniteau County The Moniteau County Health Center is reporting the first death of a Moniteau County resident due to COVID-19. The resident was in their 90’s. The individual tested positive for COVID-19 on April 21st.… Continue Reading
Over Thirty Thousand Dollars In Grant Money Awarded to Audrain County Clerk’s Office
Over Thirty Thousand Dollars In Grant Money Awarded to Audrain County Clerk’s Office Over thirty thousand dollars in grant money is now awarded to the Audrain County Clerk’s Office. Audrain County Clerk Lisa Smith says the money can be used for anything coronavirus related for election purposes. The total amount of the grant was $33,707.87.…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releasing COVID-19 Testing Results for 5/14
Audrain County Health Department Releasing COVID-19 Testing Results for 5/14 No new cases of COVID-19 being reported in Audrain County as of 11 this (Thursday) morning. The Audrain County Health Department reports about 295 county residents have been tested for COVID-19. 2 cases have been confirmed as positive, 283 negative, and 10 test results are…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Latest COVID-19 Testing Numbers for 5/13
Audrain County Health Department Releases Latest COVID-19 Testing Numbers for 5/13 The Audrain County Health Department reports no new cases of COVID-19 as of 11 this morning. According to the health department 277 county residents have been tested for COVID-19. 2 cases have been confirmed as positive, with 1 case that remains active and 1…… Continue Reading
