Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers The Audrain County Health Department is reporting zero active cases of COVID-19 in their weekly report released this morning (Wednesday). According to the Audrain County Health Department there are 2 active probable cases. For a more detailed look at how Audrain County is faring and more…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers The Audrain County Health Department reports 1 active case and 1 probable case of COVID-19 in the county in the weekly update that was released this morning (Wednesday). For a more detailed look at how Audrain County is faring with COVID-19 the health department directs people…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Announces End Date For Mask Mandate
Mexico School District Announces End Date For Mask Mandate The Mexico School District is announcing an end date for a mask mandate. Superintendent Dr. Tammy Lupardus says masks are only required indoors and because community and District cases remain low, the mask mandate will end altogether on May 26th. The masks will not be required…… Continue Reading
Boone County Health Hosting First COVID-19 Vaccination for Kids Ages Twelve to Fifteen at Columbia Mall
Boone County Health Hosting First COVID-19 Vaccination for Kids Ages Twelve to Fifteen at Columbia Mall The Boone County Health Department will be holding the first vaccination clinic for kids ages 12 to 15 in the mid-Missouri area at the Columbia Mall this morning (Thursday). The Pfizer clinic will be open to anyone at least…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Scaling Back Use of Missouri National Guard at COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Sites
Governor Parson Scaling Back Use of Missouri National Guard at COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Sites Governor Mike Parson is announcing the Missouri National Guard has started to scale back its involvement at mass vaccination sites. Parson made the announcement yesterday (Thursday) saying there has been a significant decrease for the COVID-19 vaccine in the recent week.…… Continue Reading
Saline County Health Department Hosting Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Clinic
Saline County Health Department Hosting Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Clinic The Saline County Health Department is set to host a Johnson & Johnson vaccination clinic on May 13th. The department announced on their Facebook page they prefer to not vaccinate women between the ages of 18 and 50 with the J & J vaccine because…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Results
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Results The Audrain County Health Department is reporting 3 active cases of COVID-19 in their weekly media release today (Wednesday). The Audrain County Health Department also reports 1 active probable case. For a more detailed look at how Audrain County is faring and more information on finding…… Continue Reading
FDA Expected to Authorize Use of Pfizer Vaccine for Young Adults
FDA Expected to Authorize Use of Pfizer Vaccine for Young Adults The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to give the green light for the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week. The FDA action would be followed by a meeting of a federal vaccine…… Continue Reading
No New Health Order for Boone County
No New Health Order for Boone County Boone County will not put a new health order in place after the current one expires on May 12th. Columbia Mayor Brian Treece made the announcement this afternoon saying that masks will still be be required in city buildings. Individual businesses and schools have the ability to require…… Continue Reading
Columbia Public Schools Set to Relax COVID-19 Protocols
Columbia Public Schools Set to Relax COVID-19 Protocols Columbia Public Schools will relax its Coronavirus protocols starting Monday. According to district spokesperson Michelle Baumstark, the length of quarantine will decrease from 14 days to 10 days. Additionally masks will no longer be required outdoors, although they will be encouraged. Students will still be required to…… Continue Reading
