by Alisa Nelson | Jun 23, 2021 | News
New coronavirus cases nationwide have plummeted since vaccinations became widely available, but in Missouri, cases have spiked 52% over the past week, according to a new report. The data from the New York Times says Missouri has the most cases per 100,000 residents....
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 27, 2021 | Education, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The only profession in Missouri that creates all other professions has been struggling for years to recruit workers. New information indicates the state’s teacher workforce problem is headed down an even rockier path. A Missouri State University survey says 1 in 10...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 10, 2021 | Health / Medicine, News
For the first time since March 2020, Missouri’s seven veterans homes are once again accepting applications for new residents. Due to the pandemic, new admissions had not been allowed since then. The state-operated nursing homes caring for veterans are located in...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 7, 2021 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
The state of Missouri is organizing its third mega vaccination event. Up to 10,000 total doses of coronavirus vaccine could be given Thursday and Friday at the Hammons Student Center on the Missouri State University campus. Dr. Russell Kohl is a colonel in the...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 19, 2021 | Education, Health / Medicine, News
A two-week pilot study involving some Missouri K-12 schools says the risk of spreading COVID-19 in schools is rare – if certain safety measures are taken. The results are similar to those of other states who have evaluated coronavirus transmission in schools....