Compass Health will hold a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine event in Marceline on April 9th. Missourians at least 18 years old will be eligible to receive a vaccine at the Walsworth Community Center. No walk-ins will be accepted. Anyone who registers for this week’s clinic will be automatically scheduled for a booster shot in 28 days. […]
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Grundy County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic as Phase 3 opens to all Missouri residents
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic on Friday, April 9 by appointment only. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a single dose with the clinic scheduled to take advantage of the opening of Phase 3. Beginning on April 9, all Missouri adults will be eligible for vaccination regardless […]
Audio: Missouri and FEMA prepare to open new 8 week program in St. Louis to vaccinate 168,000 Missourians
Missouri and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are launching a new eight-week program on Wednesday that will provide 168-thousand coronavirus vaccines in St. Louis. The program will allow three thousand people to get vaccinated seven days a week at the Dome at America’s Center. During a press conference today in St. Louis, Governor Parson says […]
Audio: 15 million doses of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine ruined. How will that affect Missouri’s supply?
Workers at a Baltimore plant accidentally mixed up ingredients – ruining about 15-million doses of Johnson and Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine. The state plans to host a mega vaccination event next week in southwest Missouri’s Springfield with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. During a Capitol press conference, Missouri Health Department Director Randall Williams explains if the […]
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all established patients, 18 and older
The state of Missouri’s final phase of Covid-19 vaccination eligibility opens Friday, April 9 for residents 18 years and older. Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton is now scheduling appointments for any established patient, 18 and older, who is interested in receiving the vaccine. Additional details about the final phase vaccination eligibility in the state […]
Grundy County Health Department reports almost 25% of Grundy County residents received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Twenty point four percent of Grundy County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That is according to Missouri’s vaccination website. Two thousand thirteen first doses have been given to all age groups, and 3,363 total doses have been given. The Grundy County Health Department’s report from March 25th indicated 1,869 […]
Audio: Governor Parson says vaccine passports are not going to happen in Missouri
Some state and local governments around the country are talking about whether to require vaccine passports before entering certain places. The passports are in the development stages and are intended to show proof of a coronavirus vaccination. They have been touted as a way to make governments, businesses, and travelers more comfortable with touristy activities. […]
Governor Parson announces state-supported mega vaccination site in Springfield
Governor Mike Parson announced that the state will host a Mega Vaccination Site in Springfield with the potential to fully vaccinate up to 10,000 Missourians. The event will be held at Hammons Student Center at Missouri State University (MSU) on Thursday, April 8, and Friday, April 9, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on […]
Livingston County Health Center reports almost 4,000 receive COVID-19 vaccine
The Livingston County Health Center reports 3,876 Livingston County residents had received a COVID-19 vaccine as of noon March 30th. That includes 1,746 vaccinated by the health center and 2,130 by other sources, such as pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and long-term care facilities. As more phases open, the health center expects the number of vaccinated Livingston […]
Daviess County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Jamesport
A Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held in Jamesport on April 1st. Individuals who fall under Phases 1 or 2 and reside in Region H can receive a vaccine at the Spillman Event Center from 9 to 1 o’clock by appointment. Region H involves Northwest Missouri and the Green Hills counties of […]
Audio: Missouri launches statewide retail pharmacy vaccination program
Missouri has rolled out its own retail pharmacy coronavirus vaccination program. Robert Knodell (no-DELL), the governor’s deputy chief of staff, says the new program is distributing vaccine to pharmacies statewide. The federal government has its own retail pharmacy vaccination program with companies such as Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Hy-Vee, and Health Mart. […]
Audio: 65% of Missourians 65 and older have received at least their first coronavirus vaccination
About 65-percent of Missourians 65 and older have been given at least their first coronavirus vaccination. During a Missouri House committee hearing, Robert Knodell, the governor’s deputy chief of staff, confirmed the figure. He says the state is going to reach a point when supply is not a challenge. Governor Parson says Missouri’s […]
Audio: Get that vaccination card laminated because you might need it for admittance to some venues
Staples and Office Depot are offering to laminate your COVID-19 vaccination card for free. Millions of Americans who have received the COVID-19 vaccine are carrying around paper cards and keeping your card safe could come in handy someday soon. Some destinations, cruise lines, and major sports venues require proof of full vaccination, while […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday in Trenton
Grundy County has now gone one week without any positive cases of COVID-19 reported by the Grundy County Health Department. The Moderna vaccine will be administered in a clinic Thursday afternoon, April 1, in Trenton for first-dose recipients. The clinic is listed from 2:30 to 5:30 and is by appointment only. Call the Grundy county […]
Audio: Phase Two of Missouri’s coronavirus vaccination plan begins today
Another 880,000 Missourians become eligible today (Monday) to get their coronavirus vaccination. Phase two of the state’s coronavirus vaccination plan is underway. Missourians who work in higher education, libraries, financial services, government, construction, critical manufacturing, and remaining food and agriculture sectors are all eligible to get immunized. So are the homeless and those […]
Missouri updates demographic estimates used in vaccination dashboard
Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination dashboard was updated this afternoon to reflect the current state of COVID-19 demographics among Missourians. When Missouri’s vaccination dashboard was initially created, the method used relied on national population demographic percentages which were attributed to Missouri, and not taking into account the differences between Missouri’s demographic landscape and national averages. Going forward, Missouri-specific demographic […]
Sullivan County Health Department administers COVID-19 vaccine to 220 residents, bringing overall total to 772
The Sullivan County Health Department vaccinated 220 residents with their booster doses of Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the North Central Missouri Electric Cooperative of Milan on March 26th. Six residents received their primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The residents were previously registered and met Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tiers 1, 2, […]
Mercer County Health Department administers almost 3,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Mercer County Health Department reports it has been part of administering 2,672 doses of COVID-19 vaccine since the first week of February. Those doses of the vaccine included more for Smithfield employees on March 25th. Phase 2 will open Monday and includes library staff, higher education, and the homeless. Phase 3 will open vaccines […]
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group and Mercer County Clinic offering COVID-19 vaccinations to Phase 2 population
Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton are now scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments for established patients who fall under the Phase 2 population, as designated by the State of Missouri. Phase 2 opens vaccination eligibility to a much larger group of the population, including faculty and staff of […]
Harrison County Health Department to hold Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic on April 12
The Harrison County Health Department will hold a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic next month. The clinic at the Bethany Community Gym on April 12th will be for individuals at least 18 years old who live or are employed in Harrison County. No walk-ins will be accepted. Register for the April 12th vaccine clinic in Bethany […]