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Lincoln University students sent COVID-19 liability waiver Lincoln University has sent a COVID-19 liability waiver to students, but a spokeswoman said students will not face a consequence for not signing the waiver. by Phillip Sitter Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 11:39pm

JC Schools fields questions about re-entry The Jefferson City School District held a "Back to JC Schools Re-entry Q&A" session Friday via livestream to answer questions submitted by staff and families about returning to school. by Layne Stracener Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 11:35pm

State Tech to require face masks State Technical College of Missouri is requiring its employees, students and visitors wear masks indoors to cover their mouths and noses to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. by Phillip Sitter Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 11:33pm

Companies test antibody drugs to treat, prevent COVID-19 With a coronavirus vaccine still months off, companies are rushing to test what may be the next best thing: drugs that deliver antibodies to fight the virus right away, without having to train the immune system to make them. by the Associated Press Published Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Science, politics tied up in global race for a vaccine The announcement Tuesday by Russian President Vladimir Putin that his country was the first to approve a coronavirus vaccine did not provoke the awe and wonder of the Soviet Union's launch of the first satellite into orbit in 1957. by Associated Press Published Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Top Mid-Missouri news about COVID-19 As news about the novel coronavirus continues to evolve, the News Tribune wants to ensure the community is up-to-date. Published Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:00am

Missouri universities plan for students to return amid virus Students moving back to campus at the University of Missouri this week are being asked to avoid back-to-school parties and crowded bars and restaurants to help prevent further spread of the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Aug. 12 2020 @ 1:45pm

Possible COVID-19 exposure reported at Moniteau County Fair The Moniteau County Health Center has reported a possible community coronavirus exposure at the Moniteau County Fair. Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 4:40pm

Missouri balks at state mandates despite 'red zone' status Missouri's top health official has insisted that a statewide mandate for masks and social distancing doesn't make sense, even though the federal government has designated the state a "red zone" for new coronavirus cases. by Associated Press Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 1:55pm

Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met with international skepticism and unease because the shots have only been studied in dozens of people. by VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV and DARIA LITVINOVA Associated Press Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 11:25am

Texas governor: Virus tests may increase as schools reopen Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that coronavirus testing in Texas could increase as schools reopen amid a sharp drop-off in the number of tests in recent weeks. by Associated Press Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

Girls on the Run more than a running program "What is your goal today," I asked Elizabeth as she prepared to run the end-of-season 5K."To finish the race," she replied. by Cheryl Unterschutz, For the News Tribune Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

During COVID-19, don't skip your child's vaccines Families are focused on staying healthy during the pandemic, which is the right thing to do.Health experts have an important reminder for parents — COVID-19 prevention shouldn't mean skipping your child's vaccines. by Pauline Burrell, For the News Tribune Published Aug. 11 2020 @ 12:05am

Organization of educators protest school reopening Before state lawmakers met to talk this week about reopening plans of school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic, a newly formed organization of educators came to Jefferson City on Monday evening, saying the state should not allow in-person classes to begin later this month. by Jeff Haldiman Published Aug. 10 2020 @ 8:42pm

Moniteau County reports possible COVID-19 exposure at Nic-Nac Cafe The Moniteau County Health Center has notified community members of possible coronavirus exposure at Nic-Nac Cafe in California. Published Aug. 10 2020 @ 3:15pm

Missouri reports confirming another 1,027 COVID-19 cases Missouri health officials reported another 1,027 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, continuing a trend of nearly 1,000 new cases every day since last week. by Associated Press Published Aug. 10 2020 @ 3:15pm

US tops 5M confirmed virus cases With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hitting 5 million Sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in Europe. by Associated Press Published Aug. 10 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County Health Department: Virus cases from unknown sources growing At this time, 70 percent of positive COVID-19 cases in Cole County can be traced back to travel and/or contact to a known case, but the number of cases from an unknown source is increasing in Cole County, according to the county Health Department. by News Tribune Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Schools face big virus test as students return to classroom Reopening schools is easy. Keeping them open will be the hard part.As educators prepare to welcome students back to class for the first time in months, schools' ability to quickly identify and contain coronavirus outbreaks before they get out of hand will be put to the test in thousands of districts around the country. by the Associated Press Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Virus testing in US is dropping as deaths mount U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day, a worrisome trend officials attribute largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to learn the results. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Fulton Medical Center gets new leadership Fulton Medical Center operator Noble Health Corporation has brought in a new face to oversee the hospital. by Olivia Garrett Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:00am

As schools prepare to reopen, state releases more guidance As the back-to-school season approaches in an uncertain fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Missouri's state education and health departments have released more guidance for schools on how to prevent or react to infections at school. by Phillip Sitter Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 11:53pm

Cities, Callaway County issue joint mask recommendation Unanimous agreement among Callaway County and municipal areas to recommend masks. by Helen Wilbers Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 9:03pm