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 afternoon at the Statehouse in Jefferson City, where he’ll be joined by state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) acting director Paula Nickelson. The DHSS website says …
COVID vaccinations, including boosters, to be offered in Columbia on Saturday
You’ll have an opportunity Saturday for COVID vaccinations in Columbia. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has vaccine appointments available for those who need any dose in a series, including a booster dose. They’re offering Pfizer for those five and older and Moderna and Johnson and Johnson for those 18 and older. You can register online …
U.S. Navy medical team expected to arrive in Missouri on Saturday
A U.S. Navy team with 40 military medical personnel are heading to St. Louis to support hospital staff strained by COVID. Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, tells 939 the Eagle that the medical personnel are expected to arrive in St. Louis Saturday and are expected to begin their first shifts on Tuesday, which …
Missouri’s governor: U.S. Navy sending 40-person medical team to St. Louis to assist in COVID fight
Missouri’s governor says the U.S. Navy is sending a 40-person team of military medical personnel to the St. Louis region, to help hospital staff strained by the COVID pandemic. The team, which includes doctors and nurses, will be heading to BJC Christian Hospital early this week. Governor Parson continues to reiterate that the best way …
UPDATE: JCPS to require masks starting Tuesday
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 …