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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 51 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

Missouri DHSS has added 51 COVID-19 related deaths after the state’s disease surveillance system analyzed several death certificates. Officials say the deaths will be captured and reported publicly through the dashboard Tuesday morning. Of the 51 deaths: one in Augustone in Octoberthree in Novemberthree in Decembertwo in Januarytwo in Februaryone in Marchtwo in April36 in

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In controversial decision, FDA approves first new Alzheimer’s disease drug in nearly 20 years

The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the use of the experimental drug aducanumab for early phases of Alzheimer’s disease — despite an FDA advisory committee concluding last year that there is not enough evidence to support the effectiveness of the treatment. The drug was developed for patients with mild cognitive impairment, not

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County makes Juneteenth paid holiday for staff

Click here for updates on this story     JACKSON COUNTY, Missouri (KCTV KSMO) — On Monday, Jackson County designated Juneteenth as an official paid holiday for county staff. This comes after the county legislature approved Ordinance 5513 during a meeting at the county courthouse. A release states: “Per the ordinance, the County will observe Juneteenth as

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