Outreach vaccination event held for Columbia’s Black community
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to host a vaccination clinic Wednesday to “provide direct access for members of the Black community.”
Continue ReadingColumbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to host a vaccination clinic Wednesday to “provide direct access for members of the Black community.”
Continue ReadingOnly one mid-Missouri county, Pettis, remains in the orange zone in Missouri’s latest State Profile Report.
Continue ReadingThe American Rescue Plan, a relief package, could be voted on by the United States Senate this week. The package includes extended benefits for people who are unemployed, extend financial assistance for unemployed workers who do not typically qualify for unemployment, assistance for small businesses and more.
Continue ReadingBoone County is set to host more coronavirus vaccine clinics as the number of doses the state distributes rises. The state is providing vaccination up to Tier 2 of Phase 1B of its vaccination plan, which includes people over 65 and those with certain health conditions.
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Continue ReadingLEBANON, Mo. (AP) — Lebanon city officials say the family of a police officer who died of COVID-19 is being denied workers compensation. The city says Officer Kendle Blackburn died Dec. 28 after an extended battle with COVID-19. The Springfield News-Leader reports the city was told last week that its worker’s compensation provider, Missouri Employers
Continue ReadingAs mass vaccination clinics continue throughout Missouri, thousands of eligible people are still waiting to receive the vaccine. However, reports have surfaced that some clinics are ending up with extra doses and allowing anyone to get the shot.
Continue ReadingHospitals and senior living centers are welcoming more visitors as the number of active coronavirus cases in Boone County sinking below 100 and vaccine distribution rolls on.
Continue ReadingHealth officials began the clinic Monday, with the goal of vaccinating 2,000 patients by the end of the day Tuesday.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia/Boone County health department said Monday it is easing some of the business restrictions in coronavirus health orders.
Continue ReadingBars and restaurants in Boone County will no longer have to close early starting Thursday.
Continue ReadingHealth leaders in Cole County are currently planning another mass vaccination clinic later in march, with the primary focus on educators in Cole County.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state representative from Boone County said he feels the Columbia Public School District should push back against influence he feels a local teachers’ union has on its decision-making. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) made the comment in an email on Jan. 31. Basye was responding to an email from Lynn Barnett,
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Adults ages 18-24 are becoming the next target for scams. The Better Business Bureau recently released a report that focused on the impact of scams in the wake of the pandemic and the demographic groups most at risk. According to the BBB, adults ages 18-24 reported the highest median losses ($150) and
Continue ReadingThe Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose and can be stored at normal refrigeration temperatures compared to extremely cold refrigeration temperatures required for both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine.
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Continue ReadingThe Columbia Boone County Health Department will announce a new health order Monday afternoon.
Continue ReadingBoone Hospital Center is set to receive 1,000 doses of the newly approved single-shot vaccine.
Continue ReadingThe Cooper County Public Health Center says it plans to vaccinate 2,000 total Missouri residents on Monday and Tuesday.
Continue ReadingThe Republican on Monday said state finances have improved since the coronavirus first hit the state, allowing him to release the money.
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