Gov. Mike Parson first issued a state of emergency on March 13, 2020, after COVID-19 reached Missouri.
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Here’s a look at where COVID-19 tests, including free options sponsored by the state and federal government, are available in Missouri.
More than half of the sewershed samples collected last week contained mutations associated with the new variant, according to DHSS.
Fourteen months after the first sale to a qualified patient in a Missouri medical marijuana dispensary, the total sales reached the $200 million mark.
"While this is a huge concern for our agency, we have no options but to follow the orders of the Missouri attorney general at this time."
The individual had recently traveled domestically.
The COVID-19 pandemic ignited a fierce debate in Missouri over local control and the powers local health agencies have to mandate masks, closures, or capacity limits.
Missouri is now tracking COVID-19 cases among vaccinated individuals, known as breakthrough cases, as part of its statewide dashboard.
More than 533,000 of Missouri’s population, which includes children age 5-11, will now be eligible for vaccination.
Eligible participants need to contact their local WIC agency to schedule an appointment before Nov. 1 to avoid any delays.