by Mathew Pilger | Apr 14, 2026 | Health / Medicine, News, Science / Technology
Health experts in Missouri are keeping a close watch on a newly identified COVID‑19 variant known as Cicada, though confirmed cases in the state remain limited. Dr. Sayo Weihs with University Health in Kansas City says the Cicada variant carries dozens of genetic...
by [email protected] | Nov 18, 2025 | Health / Medicine, News, Show Me Today
From classrooms to clinics, some Missourians may once again be keeping a close eye on COVID—this time, it’s a new variant with a complicated name and growing concern. NB.1.8.1 is making headlines, and it’s already affecting communities across the state. So, what do we...
by Mathew Pilger | Oct 30, 2025 | Health / Medicine, News
A new COVID variant nicknamed “razor blade throat” or “Nimbus” is making its way through Missouri, and it’s living up to its name. Dr. Steven Lawrence, Professor of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, said the technical name for the variant is NB.1.8.1....
by Mathew Pilger | Oct 20, 2025 | Health / Medicine, News
While flu cases in Missouri have remained relatively low for now the same cannot be said for COVID. Dr. Laura Morris with MU Health Care told Missourinet that they typically see a rise in flu cases around the holidays; however, COVID has not been as consistent. “We...
by [email protected] | Mar 22, 2024 | News, Show Me Today
Spring might be here, but cold and flu season is still lingering. According to Nathan Koffarnus, Assistant Bureau Chief with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, we are not in the clear yet. We could be in the midst of a second wave of flu and...
