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 have decreased to less than 1,000 per day, down 18,000. He also says COVID hospitalizations have fallen from 4,000 to 1,300 per day. Governor Parson made his comments, …
CPS’ mask mandate extended through Friday
Students in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) are returning to the classroom this (Monday) morning for the first time since Tuesday, after a winter storm dumped ten inches of snow and some ice in Columbia. CPS is extending the current mask requirement through Friday February 11, to better determine the impact of COVID, once all students …
UPDATE: CPS to reinstate mask requirement, effective Tuesday
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent says increases in COVID cases related to the Omicron variant have caused CPS to reinstate a temporary mask requirement starting on Tuesday. The mask mandate will go for 14 school days, until Friday February 4. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood says there are currently 57 staff members and 325 …
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 …