(MissouriNet) Governor Parson says the Show-Me State is well-prepared, if a coronavirus outbreak were to happen here. The governor addressed the issue Tuesday in Jefferson City, saying …
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Mo. health director: state well-prepared for new coronavirus
(Missourinet) Missouri’s health director testified Monday afternoon in Jefferson City that he’s hoping for the best and preparing for the worst regarding the coronavirus. State Department of …
Read More »Six U.S. deaths reported from coronavirus
(AP) — The virus epidemic has spread through Iran’s parliament, and some countries are including parts of Europe in travel warnings as the epidemic firms its hold …
Read More »(AUDIO) Rep. Kendrick on coronavirus committee
The Missouri House has a new committee holding hearings about the novel coronavirus. A member of that committee, Columbia Democratic Rep. Kip Kendrick, joined Wake Up Columbia …
Read More »Missouri health director testifies before new coronavirus committee
(Missourinet) Missouri’s health director will testify Monday in Jefferson City before a newly-created state House committee related to the new coronavirus. House Speaker Elijah Haahr announced the …
Read More »Authorities announce 2nd coronavirus death in US
(AP) — Health officials in Washington state said Sunday night that a second person had died from the coronavirus — a man in his 70s from a …
Read More »Blunt, other Senators consider coronavirus response funding
The U.S. health secretary talks coronavirus with Senators, including Missouri Republican Roy Blunt. Alex Azar on Tuesday asked for $2.5 billion to help limit the spread of …
Read More »Trump defends $2.5B coronavirus request; Dems say it’s low
(AP) — President Donald Trump says the urgent $2.5 billion funding request he sent lawmakers will help prepare the U.S. in the event of a coronavirus outbreak. …
Read More »Cole County Health Department says no signs yet of coronavirus in mid-Missouri
The Cole County Health Department is taking the lead on the off-chance that the coronavirus shows up in central Missouri. Chesney Schulte said her agency is keeping …
Read More »(AUDIO) MU Health Care doc on coronavirus
The University of Missouri has canceled all school-sponsored trips to China over coronavirus concerns. But an MU Health Care infectious disease expert, Dr. Hariharan Regunath, says on …
Read More »As coronavirus spreads, anxiety rises in China and overseas
(AP) Face masks are selling out and temperature checks at airports are the new norm as China tries to control the outbreak of a new coronavirus that …
Read More »UPDATE: Mid-Missouri businessman sentenced for $673,000 CARES Act fraud
A businessman from mid-Missouri’s Kingdom City is heading to federal prison for fraudulently receiving more than $670,000 in loans for several businesses under the CARES Act. That …
Read More »Missouri’s U.S. Senate race driving voter interest; Schmitt rallies with governor in Columbia
More than 100 people rallied Monday morning in Columbia for Missouri GOP U.S. Senate nominee Eric Schmitt. Governor Mike Parson and Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) …
Read More »Handwashing etiquette is component in COVID school plan for CPS
A COVID plan has been approved by Columbia’s school board for this year. The board has approved a seven-page plan supported by Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent …
Read More »CPS receiving $13-million in federal funding for air quality improvements and other building upgrades
Columbia’s school board is set to vote Monday evening on the district’s coronavirus plan for the 2022-2023 school year. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood …
Read More »Columbia’s second COVID comfort clinic is Saturday
Saturday is your opportunity to receive a free COVID vaccination at a “comfort clinic” in Columbia. The Columbia/Boone County health department will host the clinic from 10 …
Read More »Missouri’s governor: there’s no longer a need to live in a crisis mode over COVID
The governor says the COVID crisis is over in Missouri and that the state will shift to an endemic phase starting Friday morning. Governor Mike Parson made …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and state health director to update reporters on COVID response
Missouri’s governor will provide an update Wednesday afternoon about the status of the COVID-19 response moving forward. Governor Mike Parson has called a press conference for 3:30 this …
Read More »Missouri’s governor says COVID numbers are trending in right direction
Missouri’s governor says COVID numbers are dropping significantly across the state. Governor Mike Parson tells Capitol reporters that since the Omicron variant peaked in January, daily cases …
Read More »Masks are optional at JCPS, beginning Monday
Officials in Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) says a sharp decline in coronavirus cases has prompted them to end its mask requirement, effective this (Monday) morning. JCPS …
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