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January 21 coronavirus news

January 21, 2021 10:58 PM CNN Newsource

THURSDAY UPDATES: Callaway County Missouri Health Department warns about COVID-19 vaccine survey fraud

January 21, 2021 8:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Some Mid-Missouri health providers ‘inundated’ with vaccine scheduling and information requests

January 21, 2021 5:49 PM Connor Hirsch

During the Cole County Health Department Press Briefing Thursday, major healthcare providers urged citizens to be patient, as more and more calls come in.

Two people injured after capsized kayaks at Lake of the Ozarks

January 21, 2021 9:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting two people were injured after two kayaks capsized. According to the online incident report, Camille Vandergriff’s kayak capsized and Seth Arvesen’s attempted to help Vandergriff but Arvesen’s kayak capized as well. Both Vandergriff and Arvesen were helped to a dock by a passing

Motorcycle driver has serious injuries after wreck on Zion Road in Cole County

January 21, 2021 9:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a motorcycle driver has serious injuries after an afternoon wreck. According to troopers, Russell Schaefer was traveling east on Zion road and wrecked on a curve. Troopers reports the motorcycle travelled off the right side of the road and overturned, ejecting Schaefer. Schaefer was taken

One charged after Tuesday afternoon crash leads to shooting in Columbia

January 20, 2021 11:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police arrested two people after a crash on W. Worley Street Tuesday afternoon resulted in a shooting.

Canada’s governor general steps down after employees accuse her of creating a ‘toxic’ workplace

January 21, 2021 8:51 PM CNN Newsource

Julie Payette, a former Canadian astronaut and the country’s governor general since 2017, announced she would step down Thursday after she was accused by current and former employees of creating a “toxic” workplace environment. In a detailed statement, Payette said that she took the allegations seriously — although she did not formally apologize or admit

Bernie Sanders, Gaga’s outfit and other meme-able Inauguration moments. (But mostly Bernie)

January 21, 2021 8:30 PM CNN Newsource

It’s time to admit that making jokes about sacred historical moments like inaugurations is just part of our way of coping with overwhelming political and social change. We know history is being made, yes, but what kind of history? When future generations look back on this day, what will they see? Mostly Bernie Sanders memes,

Two people charged with 1st-degree involuntary manslaughter after drug overdose

January 21, 2021 8:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two people after the department began an investigation after a 49-year-old woman died Tuesday. According to the probable cause statement, the woman returned home Tuesday after meeting with Derek Beck. The woman was allegedly on drugs and was put into bed before her death. According to

Texas doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine

January 21, 2021 8:01 PM CNN Newsource

A public health doctor in Texas has been charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Kim Ogg said in a statement Thursday that Dr. Hasan Gokal is accused of theft by a public servant, a misdemeanor that carries a penalty of up to one

Florida man accused of being in Capitol riots was arrested at the inauguration, Justice Department says

January 21, 2021 7:36 PM CNN Newsource

A Florida man knew he was wanted by authorities for being at the US Capitol riots but returned to Washington, DC, to attend the inauguration, the Justice Department said in a court filing Thursday. Samuel Camargo, 26, was arrested Wednesday in Washington, prosecutors said. The name of Camargo’s attorney wasn’t immediately available Thursday. He has

At least 8 arrested in Portland as demonstrators vandalize federal ICE building, Democratic Party state headquarters

January 21, 2021 7:29 PM CNN Newsource

Demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday vandalized the state Democratic Party headquarters and a federal US Immigration and Customs Enforcement building, according to police. At least four demonstrations were planned in the city, Sgt. Kevin Allen, spokesman for the Portland Police Bureau, said in a video statement early Thursday. Two remained peaceful, but the others

Beijing sanctions outgoing US officials as Chinese state media bids ‘good riddance’ to Trump

January 21, 2021 6:46 PM CNN Newsource

The Chinese government has announced sanctions against outgoing secretary of state Mike Pompeo and 27 other high-ranking officials under former United States President Donald Trump, accusing them of “prejudice and hatred against China.” In a strongly-worded statement published after US President Joe Biden was sworn into office in the early hours of Thursday morning, Beijing

‘Fat but fit’ is a myth when it comes to heart health, new study shows

January 21, 2021 6:34 PM CNN Newsource

The negative effects of excess body fat on heart health can’t be canceled out by maintaining an active lifestyle, according to new research. Previous studies had suggested that being physically fit could mitigate the negative effects of being overweight on heart health, but this is not the case, according to a new study in the

Police, trainers urge vigilance, action in threatening situations

January 21, 2021 2:35 PM Chanel Porter

People who find themselves in dangerous situations should try to draw attention to themselves and pay attention to their surroundings, a Jefferson City police spokesman said after a man was accused of kidnap and rape.

Virus test clinic planned at Missouri Capitol after outbreak

January 21, 2021 6:14 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Legislature is planning to open a rapid testing clinic for potential COVID-19 cases in the Capitol building, after the session began with an outbreak of the disease caused by the coronavirus. Chief House Clerk Dana Rademan Miller said Thursday that she hopes to open the testing site within

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette resigns, says ‘I am sorry’ after ‘tensions have arisen at Rideau Hall’

January 21, 2021 5:34 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has resigned from her post following reports of a “damaging” workplace harassment investigation. “Everyone has a right to a healthy and safe work environment, at all times and under all circumstances. It appears this was not always the case

Loss of smell drives Covid-19 survivors to get creative in the kitchen

January 21, 2021 5:32 PM CNN Newsource

Emergency physician Dr. Alex Yeats had just whipped up what seemed like an appetizing dinner option when his wife let him know she wasn’t having anything to do with it. “It was black bean pasta with almonds and turmeric chunks and I was like ‘I’m not eating that, it’s disgusting,’” said Sarah Yeats, 31, an

Columbia police shot at early Thursday morning; the training officers receive for these situations

January 21, 2021 3:12 PM Meghan Drakas

Columbia police were shot at early Thursday morning. A police training expert says officers receive training in preparation of these situations.

Charges filed against 18-year-old after officers shot at in downtown Columbia

January 21, 2021 2:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

Multiple people have been detained after firing shots at officers at the intersection of Ash and Orr Street.