Boone Health Encourages Employee Vaccinations Boone Health employees are encouraged, but not required to get vaccinated against COVID-19. However, those not vaccinated by October 4th will need to follow additional guidelines for safety, including increased restrictions during meal breaks and weekly COVID-19 testing. Whether employees are vaccinated or not, they are required to wear appropriate…… Continue Reading
Community R-6 Releases COVID Plans
Community R-6 Releases COVID Plans Community R-6 heads back to school August 24 and first-year Superintendent Nick Larson says masking has been a hot-button topic across the state and Community R-6 will be doing their part follow best practices. When it comes to in-seat learning, mitigation plans will be much the same as last year…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID Testing Numbers
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID Testing Numbers A decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases in Audrain County is being reported this week. According to a news release from the Audrain County Health Department as of yesterday (Wednesday) there are 36 active cases in Audrain County with 24 active probable cases. The number…… Continue Reading
CDC Revises Mask Guidance
CDC Revises Mask Guidance The CDC is updating masking guidelines for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The CDC now recommends that masks be worn indoors when in substantial or high transmission areas as identified by the CDC. Those two categories make up all but 2 counties in Missouri – Stoddard in the bootheel and Scotland…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Launching Multiple COVID-19 Clinics for Younger Residents
Audrain County Health Department Launching Multiple COVID-19 Clinics for Younger Residents The Audrain County Health Department is launching several COVID-19 immunization clinics for younger Audrain County residents age 12 to 17. The clinics are scheduled at the Audrain County Health Department on August 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th. The clinic times will be from 9am…… Continue Reading
Delta COVID-19 Variant Prevalent in Parts of Missouri
Delta COVID-19 Variant Prevalent in Parts of Missouri The Missouri Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a Health Advisory due to the Delta COVID-19 variant. The highest proportion of Delta variant cases is in the southwest part of Missouri, but has been detected in 16 of 23 recent wastewater plant samples, including Mexico.…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Offering Multiple One-And-Done COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Audrain County Health Department Offering Multiple One-And-Done COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics The Audrain County Health Department is announcing seven different chances for a one-and-done COVID-19 vaccine clinic. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available at one-hour clinics being held at the Audrain County Health Department offices at 1130 South Elmwood Drive in Mexico. The clinics…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers Five active cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County are being reported by the Audrain County Health Department today (Wednesday) in their weekly report. There are also 5 active probable cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County according to the health department’s weekly report.… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers Three active cases of COVID-19 are being reported Audrain County. The Audrain County Health Department released their weekly COVID-19 testing numbers this morning (Wednesday). They also report 4 active probable cases in Audrain County.… Continue Reading
Weekly COVID-19 Report From Audrain County Health Department
Weekly COVID-19 Report From Audrain County Health Department The Audrain County Health Department is releasing their weekly COVID-19 update. There are currently 2 active cases in the county with 7 active probable cases.… Continue Reading
