The Missouri House canceled work next week because of a rising number of coronavirus cases in the Capitol.
Read More »Missouri police, more health staff now eligible for vaccine
Missouri on Thursday opened up coronavirus vaccines to police, firefighters and health care administrators as the state prepares for an influx of vaccines next week.
Read More »Kansas City and Jackson County ease dining restrictions
Officials on Wednesday announced an easing of coronavirus restrictions that will allow Kansas City-area bars and restaurants to remain open later, but they cautioned that the move doesn't mean the virus poses less of a threat in and around Missouri's largest city.
Read More »Missouri House adds rules to allow virtual feedback on bills
The Missouri state House on Tuesday adopted new rules to allow the public to weigh in on proposed bills virtually in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More »U.S. shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise
Barely a month into a mass vaccination campaign to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration unexpectedly shifted gears Tuesday to speed the delivery of shots. The move came after widespread concern over a slow start even as coronavirus cases and deaths reach new highs.
Read More »Assistant Jackson County prosecutor dies of COVID-19
Members of the Jackson County legal community are mourning the death of Assistant Jackson County Prosecutor JoEllen Engelbart, who died Jan. 2 after spending nearly two weeks in a hospital for treatment of COVID-19.
Read More »COVID-19 liability bills await as lawmakers return to work
The 101st Missouri General Assembly began its legislative session on Jan. 6 with plans to pick up an issue that the 100th Assembly put aside just a month before: COVID-19 liability protections.
Read More »Fauci strikes hopeful tone in speech to Missouri university
The coronavirus pandemic will get worse before it gets better, but vaccinations “will be the real gateway” to a return to normal, Dr. Anthony Fauci told a group of Missouri scientists and students Thursday.
Read More »CVS finishes first vaccinations at 103 Missouri facilities
The national pharmacy chain CVS Health said Wednesday that it has completed coronavirus vaccinations at more than 100 long-term care facilities in Missouri, but that it still has 500 more to go.
Read More »Kansas City area doctors urge Black residents to get vaccine
A group of Kansas City-area medical professionals is leading an effort to persuade Black residents in the metro area to overcome their skepticism and get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Read More »Missouri lawmakers return to work amid coronavirus pandemic
Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday were beginning what's guaranteed to be an unusual legislative session as the state continues its battle with the coronavirus pandemic.
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