Attorney general drops lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools mask mandate
The case was dismissed at the agreement of both parties Thursday, according to online court records.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you had trouble getting a coronavirus test?
Coronavirus test shortages and long lines at testing sites have been reported around the country as records are being set for new infections.
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Coronavirus hospitalizations increase in Missouri
More Missourians are catching and being hospitalized with COVID-19 as a new variant spreads across the country.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 200 new coronavirus cases; over 500 new cases since Monday
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Parson names new directors, fields coronavirus questions
Questions during the news conference turned to the coronavirus pandemic and measures to control the spread of the more transmissible omicron variant.
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Capital Region Medical Center warns of possible long wait times
The hospital shut down its internet and phone network on Dec. 17 after detecting suspicious activity, Capital Region has said.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has an event you were interested in been canceled because of the coronavirus?
The latest surge in coronavirus cases is causing a fresh wave of canceled events.
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Boone County hospital faces staffing issues amid omicron surge
As COVID-19 cases reach their highest levels in months, staffing shortages are once again becoming an issue for hospitals.
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 111 new coronavirus cases; active cases drop below 700
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support shorter isolation periods after a positive COVID-19 test?
The agency changed its recommendation amid a sharp increase in cases attributed to the more transmissible omicron variant.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 153 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Continue Reading Coronavirus testing remains available in Mid-Missouri
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the use of rapid at-home tests ahead of holiday gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID, in addition to vaccinations and boosters. But in some areas, those tests are in short supply.
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CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when they’ve tested positive for Covid-19 from 10 days to five days if they don’t have symptoms — and if they wear a mask around others for at least five more days.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you canceling your New Year’s Eve celebrations due to the omicron variant?
Some major cities in Europe, where the spread of Omicron has been startling, have already announced they’re flat-out canceling New Year’s Eve plans.
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 74 new coronavirus cases; one new coronavirus-related death
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FDA authorizes second antiviral pill to treat Covid-19
This is the second Covid-19 antiviral pill authorized for ill people to take at home, before they get sick enough to be hospitalized. Merck has an agreement with the US government for the company to supply 3.1 million courses of molnupiravir upon this authorization.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you taken advantage of student loan relief?
The Biden administration said Wednesday that it will extend student loan payment relief through May 1.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports over 100,000 Boone County residents fully vaccinated
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Cole County judge shoots down counties’ request to appeal health order decision
Judge Daniel Green issued the order after counties including Cooper, Jackson and St. Louis asked to appeal Green’s November ruling that said nonelected officials cannot issue health orders, like those meant to fight coronavirus spread, under state law.
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FDA authorizes first pill to treat Covid-19
This is the first antiviral Covid-19 pill authorized for ill people to take at home, before they get sick enough to be hospitalized.
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