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...
Flu season and COVID-19 season are in full effect – the weather is starting to get cooler and we’re hearing of new illness strains. Anthony Morabith chats with Lynelle Paro with the Missouri DHSS.
The coronavirus pandemic could be driving down influenza numbers in Missouri so far this flu season. The state’s reported flu case count is drastically different this year compared to 2019. State Health and Senior Services Department figures show 634 people have...
The state health director says more than 100,000 Missourians become sick from the flu, during a typical year. State Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director Dr. Randall Williams tells Capitol reporters that Missouri is outpacing itself from a year ago,...
Missouri health officials have been diverting more resources to COVID-19 testing across the state. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ (DHSS) latest report highlights the health battle the department is facing on multiple fronts, from the...