State health officials say Tuesday marked the first full year of safe and effective COVID vaccines being administered in Missouri. The state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says about 7.8 million doses have been administered in Missouri since then. 84 percent of those 65 and older have completed the vaccine series. DHSS Director …
Columbia’s school board to discuss COVID plan at Monday’s meeting
Columbia’s school board will be discussing the district’s coronavirus plan on Monday night, and may also discuss some optional COVID vaccine clinics for CPS students that will take place later this month. The board meets tonight at 6:30, and could vote on a resolution extending its indoor masking requirement. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood will …
More than 550,00 Missouri children ages 5-11 now eligible for COVID vaccinations
Missouri health officials have adopted the CDC’s recommendation for children ages 5-11 to receive the Pfizer COVID vaccine. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says the vaccine for children ages 5-11 is a smaller dose, one-third of the dosage for those 12 and older. DHSS Director Donald Kauerauf says it’s important for …