COVID-19 Mobile Testing in Boone County A mobile testing collaborative is underway this week in Boone County in an effort to increase testing for people with COVID-19. Columbia/Boone County Health and Human Services, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital, MU Health Care and Boone Hospital will expand testing sites in Ashland, Centralia, Columbia, and Hallsville.…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Says State Ready to Open
Governor Parson Says State Ready to Open Governor Mike parson is saying the state is ready to open. During his media briefing yesterday, Parson said the state is prepared with its recovery plan for the reopen that includes testing capacity, expanding Personal Protective Equipment reserves, expand hospital capacity and predict potential outbreaks. Phase 1 of…… Continue Reading
Columbia and Boone County Officials Lay Out Reopening Plan
Columbia and Boone County Officials Lay Out Reopening Plan Columbia and Boone County officials are announcing plans to start reopening after they have been flattening the curve of COVID-19. Mayor Brian Treece said of yesterday Columbia has seen a sustained reduction in positive cases for 14 days, and has the capacity to test anyone with…… Continue Reading
MU School Of Medicine Announces Temporary Salary Cuts And Furloughs
MU School Of Medicine Announces Temporary Salary Cuts And Furloughs Temporary salary cuts and furloughs are being announced at the MU School of Medicine in an effort to cut costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual town hall meeting for employees was held yesterday (Thursday) where it was announced that faculty will be required to…… Continue Reading
Moniteau County Adopting Continuation of Stay at Home Order
Moniteau County Adopting Continuation of Stay at Home Order Moniteau County health officials are working to adopt a continuation of the State of Missouri’s Stay at Home Order. According to the Moniteau County Health Center the continuation is due to the current amount of active confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. A large influx…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Daily Briefing for COVID-19 Testing as of 4/28/20
Audrain County Daily Briefing for COVID-19 Testing as of 4/28/20 The Audrain County Health Department COVID-19 testing numbers remain the same as yesterday (Monday). According to the health department as of 11:30 this (Tuesday) morning 71 county residents have been tested for COVID-19. One case has been confirmed as positive, 70 are negative, and no…… Continue Reading
Colorado Man Exposed to COVID-19 Arraigned in Boone County Courtroom
Colorado Man Exposed to COVID-19 Arraigned in Boone County Courtroom A Colorado man who had been exposed to COVID-19 and allegedly spit on sheriff’s is now arraigned after appearing in a Boone County courtroom yesterday. According to court records 31 year old Daniel Weaver was arrested at the Midway Budget Inn on Friday while carrying…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Announces Show Me Strong Recovery Plan
Governor Parson Announces Show Me Strong Recovery Plan Governor Mike Parson is announcing his Show Me Strong Recovery Plan to reopen the state starting May 4th and extending through May 31st. Parson announced yesterday the plan includes expanding testing capacity and volume in state and reserve of PPE by opening supply chains, expanding health care…… Continue Reading
Governor Asking Local and County Leaders to Hold Off on Easing Stay at Home Restrictions
Governor Asking Local and County Leaders to Hold Off on Easing Stay at Home Restrictions Governor Mike Parson is asking local leaders to hold off on easing restrictions of stay at home orders at least until May 4th. Parson spoke to reporters yesterday at the state capitol and said that cities and counties can enact…… Continue Reading
Moniteau County Recent Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Moniteau County Recent Spike in COVID-19 Cases A recent spike in COVID-19 casees in Moniteau County is due to an outbreak at a food processing plant according to the Moniteau County Health Center. The health center currently reports 33 confirmed cases of which 4 have recovered and 21 probable cases. One county resident is hospitalized.… Continue Reading
