The Putnam County Health Department reports another COVID-19-related death as well as four additional cases since February 1st. That brings the totals to 12 deaths and 464 cases. The Putnam County Health Department and Putnam County Memorial Hospital have provided 565 COVID-19 vaccine doses to individuals who qualify. The health department continues to request doses […]
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More than 2,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be available at clinic in Kirksville
More than 2,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be available by appointment to Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tiers 1 and 2 during a regional mass vaccination drive-through clinic in Kirksville. The Adair County Health Department will work with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the Missouri National Guard, other health departments, […]
Audio: Missouri’s Governor and Health Director say there have been issues with COVID vaccine distribution process
Missouri’s governor announced Thursday in Jefferson City that there have been issues with the COVID vaccine distribution process, and warns that there will be consequences for vaccinators that allow people to jump the line. Governor Mike Parson briefed Capitol reporters during a Statehouse press conference, emphasizing that his administration will vaccinate the most vulnerable and […]
Linn County Health Department administers 1,206 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Linn County Health Department reports it gave 1,206 doses of COVID-19 vaccine over six clinic days. The health department reported last week the office would vaccinate individuals at least 65 years old and those 64 and younger with an increased risk for illness. The Linn County Health Department was to resume normal operations on […]
Governor Parson announces site locations for week two of COVID-19 mass vaccinations
Governor Parson Announces Site Locations for Week Two of COVID-19 Mass Vaccinations (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced site locations for week two of the COVID-19 mass vaccination events in partnership with the Missouri National Guard, Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and local health care systems. “We are very pleased […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital to open waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine
Carroll County Memorial Hospital is registered as a COVID-19 Vaccinator. CCMH is now accepting names for our COVID-19 Vaccine Waitlist. To see if you qualify for vaccination at this time, please visit the state’s website, www.MOstopsCovid.com. After reviewing, if you still have questions, please direct them to [email protected]. To be placed on the CCMH waitlist, […]
Mercer County Health Department administers 200 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Mercer County Health Department held its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on February 2nd. It was previously reported the office received 200 doses of Moderna and would be closed for February 2nd and 4th’s clinics. Individuals on the health department’s waiting list were called earlier this week and were at least offered a regional option. The […]
Harrison County Health Department to host regional COVID-19 vaccine clinic
A regional COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held in Bethany by appointment only. The Harrison County Health Department, Region H Implementation Team, and other community partners will hold the mass vaccine clinic at the Bethany High School on February 6th for individuals in priority groups Phase 1A and Phase 1B-Tiers 1 and 2. Participants must […]
Putnam County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The Putnam County Health Department plans to receive 300 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine this week and will hold vaccine clinics on February 4th and 5th by appointment only for individuals in Phase 1A and Phase 1B-Tiers 1 and 2. Scheduling of appointments will start the morning of February 3rd at 8 o’clock by calling […]
Audio: More than half of Missouri’s weekly doses of COVID-19 vaccine will go to larger hospitals this month
More than half of the state’s weekly doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be going to larger hospitals in each region of Missouri this month. A press release today from the state Health Department says the hospitals chosen were based upon the ability to complete 5,000 vaccinations per week. Another 23 percent will […]
Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine may cause stronger reaction for 24-hours
Some Missourians have already been given their second dose of the coronavirus vaccination or will get it soon. Larry Jones, executive director of the Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence, tells Missourinet the second dose might come with a stronger reaction than the first one. “They may feel tired. They may feel achy,” he says. […]
Audio: Scammers are targeting some Missourians trying to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Scammers are targeting some Missourians trying to get COVID-19 vaccinations. Larry Jones, executive director of the Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence, says criminals are pretending to be from a local health department or another organization to get ahold of personal information. Jones says some of the websites the scammers are using look […]
Sullivan County Health Department reports all 200 doses of COVID-19 vaccine are “Booked”
The Sullivan County Health Department reports it has booked all 200 COVID-19 vaccine appointments for its clinic at the North Central Rural Electric Coop in Milan on February 1st. No other appointments will be made, as there is no additional vaccine. When the Sullivan County Health Department receives details about its next vaccine shipment and […]
Mercer County Health Department receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
The Mercer County Health Department has received its first shipment of 200 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The office will be closed during its first vaccine clinics on February 2nd and 4th. The health department has compiled a list of names and phone numbers of residents interested in receiving vaccines. Those residents will be contacted […]
Livingston County Health Center stops taking names for COVID-19 vaccine
The Livingston County Health Center is no longer taking names for COVID-19 vaccine at this time. The office reports there has been an overwhelming response, and it does not want to provide false hope of getting vaccinated in the near future until vaccine becomes more readily available. Individuals who signed up will still be notified […]
Grundy County Health Department reports COVID-19 vaccine clinic appointments booked full
The Grundy County Health Department reports COVID-19 vaccine clinic appointment times are full for this week. Additional clinics will be held on January 27th and 28th for individuals at least 65 years old and those from Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tier 1 who have not been served. The Grundy County Health Department will continue […]
Putnam County Health Department books 144 appointments for COVID-19 vaccine
The Putnam County Health Department reports it booked 144 appointments for COVID-19 vaccine, The vaccine clinic will be held on January 29th at the fairgrounds. No other appointments will be scheduled because there is no additional vaccine. The Putnam County Health Department is not keeping a waiting list. An announcement is to be made when additional […]
Harrison County Health Department receives 350 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Harrison County Health Department has obtained about 350 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. It has followed the governor’s vaccination plan, prioritizing vaccine for Phase 1A, Phase 1B Tier 1, and Phase 1B Tier 2, and been giving vaccine throughout the week to individuals in those phases. The health department reports it started a waiting list […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic
The Grundy County Health Department has a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine doses available. Vaccine clinics will be held on Thursday, January 28, and Friday, January 29 by appointment only. This clinic will serve individuals: Age 65 and older Also accepting appointments for persons from Phase 1A and Phase 1B-Tier 1 who have not been […]