The increase in positive COVID cases and exposure among staff and students has prompted the Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) to transition to its yellow protocol next week, which will require masks. JCPS also cites the overall increase in Cole County. The district will not hold classes on Monday, which is MLK Jr. Day. The …
Jefferson City’s mayor says COVID numbers trending in right direction
Jefferson City’s mayor says the number of Cole County residents testing positive for COVID has started to decline since mid-August. Mayor Carrie Tergin presented a pandemic update to the City Council at Tuesday night’s meeting, saying the number of COVID admissions at local hospitals has also started to trend downward. Cole County health officials and …
Local COVID-19 update (August 23)
Boone County health officials reported 79 new COVID cases on Friday. The health department says there are currently 617 active COVID cases, with 117 COVID patients hospitalized. Of those 117 patients, 16 are Boone County residents. The Boone County health department also reported two new deaths last week, bringing the county’s total to 133. The …
Jefferson City public school students returning to class on Monday
Students in the Jefferson City School District return to class on Monday morning. Jefferson City Public School (JCPS) leaders say masks will be required indoors for students and JCPS staff, in instances where social distancing cannot be maintained. They define social distance as a minimum of three feet. School officials say this approach was recommended …