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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
COVID-19 claims life of assistant Jackson County prosecutor
A 32-year-old assistant prosecutor in the Kansas City area has died from the coronavirus.
High court attorney-discipline orders slow in 2020
The Missouri Supreme Court issued significantly fewer disciplinary orders in 2020 compared to the previous year — yet another symptom of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the legal system.
Trump’s $2,000 checks all but dead as GOP Senate refuses aid
President Donald Trump's push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks was all but dead Wednesday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed an alternative approach of loading up the bill with other White House priorities that appeared destined to fail.
Virus aid, police reform dominate new U.S. laws for 2021
Responses to the coronavirus pandemic and police brutality dominated legislative sessions in 2020, leading to scores of new laws that will take effect in the new year.
Missouri hospitals see glimmer of hope in COVID-19 stats
Missouri hospitals are beginning to see a glimmer of hope as new cases of COVID-19 decline but the possibility of a post-holiday surge is keeping them on edge.
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