More Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Mid-Missouri More confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mid-Missouri last (Thursday) night. The Cole County Health Department reports 12 confirmed cases, which is 3 additional cases from yesterday afternoon. According to their website 2 patients have recovered. Another William Woods student is testing positive. According to a news release there…… Continue Reading
President Trump Approves Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri
President Trump Approves Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s request for a federal major disaster declaration for the state of Missouri is now approved. President Trump gave approval yesterday (Thursday) to Parson’s request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance Program be utilized to reimburse eligible expenditures made by local governments, nonprofit…… Continue Reading
School Closings Due To COVID-19 Outbreak
School Closings Due To COVID-19 Outbreak A number of Missouri schools are closing in an effort to halt or slow the spread of COVID-19. Columbia Public Schools will close Wednesday and will resume classes on April 13, Jefferson City Public Schools will also close Wednesday and will tentatively resume on April 6. All Pike County…… Continue Reading
Eight Cases Of COVID-19 In Missouri
Eight Cases Of COVID-19 In Missouri Two more people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in Missouri, bringing the total number of cases in the state to eight. Governor Mike Parson made the announcement last night. Of the 8 positive, three people are in Green County, 3 in St. Louis County, 1 in the city…… Continue Reading
MU Classes Online Until Spring Break
MU Classes Online Until Spring Break University of Missouri classes will be instructed online up until Spring Break amidst fears of a coronavirus outbreak. Chancellor Alexander Cartwright made the announcement yesterday through an email to students, staff and faculty saying these actions are consistent with those taken at other universities and industry around the country.…… Continue Reading
Some Mid-Missouri Colleges Getting Ready For Online-Only Classes Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
Some Mid-Missouri Colleges Getting Ready For Online-Only Classes Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak Several universities around mid-Missouri are getting ready to move to online-only classes if the corona virus outbreak gets worse. According to a University of Missouri spokesperson they are preparing for the absolute worst but are hoping for the best. Columbia College has already made…… Continue Reading
Area Schools Preparing For Coronavirus
Area Schools Preparing For Coronavirus Public schools are trying to get prepared for potential cases of the coronavirus. Mexico Public Schools Information Director Marci Minor says a letter was sent out parents in the district last week. In addition Minor says she is working with other school districts to monitor the situation. To prevent the…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department Warning To The Public About Spreading Flu and Coronavirus
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department Warning To The Public About Spreading Flu and Coronavirus The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office is warning people of the dangers of using products that are imported without proper screening due to the coronavirus. In a Facebook Post yesterday (Sunday) the sheriff’s office said they want to do their part to control…… Continue Reading
New Committee On Coronavirus In Missouri
New Committee On Coronavirus In Missouri Missouri’s Speaker of the House Elijah Haahr is announcing the creation of the Special Committee on Disease Control and Prevention today (Thursday). Haarh is naming Mizzou grad and Republican Representative Dr. Jon Patterson of Lee’s Summit as Chairman of the Committee. The Committee will meet with Missouri Department of…… Continue Reading
Health Care Agencies Getting Ready For Potential Coronavirus Cases In Mid-Missouri
Health Care Agencies Getting Ready For Potential Coronavirus Cases In Mid-Missouri Health care agencies are getting ready for potential coronavirus cases reaching the area. According to a report from KRCG 13 in Callaway County the EMS has been meeting with county officials and their dispatch center is screening calls, looking for people calling about coronavirus…… Continue Reading
