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Garth Brooks reassessing stadium tour because of COVID surge Country star Garth Brooks said he will be reassessing whether to continue his stadium tour because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases. Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 11:05pm

Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for virus COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham has become the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Monday he is "very glad" he received the vaccine, without which his current symptoms would be "far worse. by Associated Press Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:45pm

Mid-Missouri hospitals reaching capacity again Local health providers see increased COVID-19 numbers, reflecting data that spurred the state to send out an advisory late Friday, naming Cole and Osage counties as COVID-19 hotspots. by Joe Gamm Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:45pm

US hits 70% vaccination rate - a month late The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden's goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70 percent of American adults — a month late and amid a fierce surge by the delta variant that is swamping hospitals and leading to new mask rules and mandatory vaccinations around the country. by Associated Press Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:05pm

Mid-Missouri residents recognized for losing big Richard Witte, of Bland, and Dianne Burge, of Columbia, were named the 2020 Missouri king and queen from international weight-loss organization TOPS Club Inc. by News Tribune Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:05pm

Get Moving: Listen to your parents Your parents told you: Eat your vegetables. Turn off that TV (or phone) and go outside. Don't eat all that junk; it will make you sick. by Larsen Daehnick - For the News Tribune Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:05pm

Mental health takes top role at Olympics TOKYO (AP) — For decades, they were told to shake it off or toughen up — to set aside the doubt, or the demons, and focus on the task at hand: winning. by Associated Press Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:05pm

For Your Health: Building a healthier you in 2021 The pandemic has brought about more changes and challenges than anyone could have imagined. Lifestyle habits changed as more adults were working from home and children were learning from home. by Rachel Hughes - For the News Tribune Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:05pm

COVID cases tripled in July; Delta continues its spread through Missouri The month of April was a good one for the Dallas County Health Department. It was the second straight month with less than one new COVID-19 case per day. by Rudi Keller, The Missouri Independent Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 11:25pm

YMCA reports COVID-19 outbreak at camp The Jefferson City Area YMCA says it has contained a COVID-19 outbreak at its summer camp. by Joe Gamm Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm

COVID kills a few vaccinated high-risk Missouri patients KANSAS CITY (AP) — More than a dozen high-risk Missouri residents who were vaccinated against COVID-19 were among those who died amid a surge of cases that has led the University of Missouri to reinstate a mask mandate and some St. by Associated Press Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

Washington, DC, is back to requiring masks be worn indoors WASHINGTON (AP) — In the face of rising regional COVID-19 infection numbers, the nation's capital is returning to mandatory indoor mask requirements, regardless of vaccination status. by Associated Press Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

Biden orders new vaccination rules for federal workers WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced sweeping new pandemic requirements aimed at boosting vaccination rates for millions of federal workers and contractors as he lamented the "American tragedy" of rising-yet-preventable deaths among the unvaccinated. by Associated Press Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

Nonprofit calls on Missouri, Arkansas to take more measures against pandemic Policies in Missouri and Arkansas undermine efforts for residents to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, a Washington, D.C., think tank found. by Joe Gamm Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm

Attorney General to file second lawsuit over local mask mandates Despite new CDC COVID-19 masking guidance and surging case numbers around the state, the Missouri attorney general continues to battle local mask mandates in Missouri. by Ryan Pivoney Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 11:00pm

CRMC offers COVID-19 testing triage line Capital Region Medical Center is offering COVID-19 testing for those who do not have an established primary care provider. Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 10:55pm

St. Louis County official insists mask order remains St. Louis County's top elected official insisted Wednesday that a mask mandate remained in place even though the county commission voted to overturn it. by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Pres Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 10:45am

BioNTech to use mRNA tech to target malaria BERLIN (AP) — Pharmaceutical company BioNTech said Monday it wants to use the mRNA technology behind its coronavirus vaccine to target malaria. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Rural ambulance services are in jeopardy as volunteers age and expenses mount DUTTON, Mont. — Vern Greyn was standing in the raised bucket of a tractor, trimming dead branches off a tree, when he lost his balance. by Aaron Bolton Kaiser Health News (TNS) Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Why don't more health care workers take virus vaccines? Front-line health care workers were the first in line when COVID-19 shots became available in December, but polling shows medical professionals can be vaccine-hesitant, too, leaving some with concerns about the vaccines to question whether health care professionals know something the rest of us don't. by AP wire and News Tribune staff reports Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Ask the Pediatrician: Which insect repellent is best for children? Q: What kind of insect repellent should I buy for my children?A: Warm weather means more children are getting outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends. by Dr. Sophie J. Balk American Academy of Pediatrics (TNS) Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Vaccine fears: Concerns about adverse events and long-term effects of COVD-19 vaccines Six months ago marks when the first American outside of clinical trials received a COVID-19 shot, and many people who are vaccine-hesitant may worry enough still isn't known about potential adverse events or long-term effects of vaccination. by Elizabeth Fite, Chattanooga Times Free Press Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Unsure about COVID-19 vaccine safety? Here's what science says Whether you're worried about getting a COVID-19 vaccine or are already inoculated and want to help sway your hesitant friends and family, it may help to know the science behind some common vaccine fears and misconceptions. by Elizabeth Fite, Chattanooga Times Free Press Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm