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Latino, Black neighborhoods struggle with test disparities A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. Published Jul. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Snacking on exercise improves health and fitness As humans, we are designed to move our bodies. Unfortunately, adults are more sedentary than ever before. by Luke Lamb, For the News Tribune Published Jul. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Scientists urge WHO to acknowledge virus can spread in air More than 200 scientists have called for the World Health Organization and others to acknowledge the coronavirus can spread in the air — a change that could alter some of the current measures being taken to stop the pandemic. Published Jul. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Hospitals approaching capacity as Miami closes restaurants Hospitals rapidly approached capacity across the Sunbelt, and the Miami area closed indoor dining at restaurants and gyms again because of the surging coronavirus Monday, as the U. Published Jul. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County reaches 91 total COVID-19 cases An apparent jump Monday in COVID-19 cases in Cole County can be attributed to testing results that weren't reported over the holiday weekend, according to local health officials. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jul. 6 2020 @ 5:50pm

10 new COVID-19 cases reported in Moniteau County Moniteau County's active COVID-19 cases have jumped to 14 as of Monday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jul. 6 2020 @ 2:30pm

Hutchinson will insist on masks if state sees Trump rallies LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — If President Donald Trump decides to hold a campaign rally in Arkansas, the state will insist all participants are socially distanced and wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Published Jul. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Debates turn emotional as schools decide how and if to open School districts across America are in the midst of making wrenching decisions over how to resume classes in settings radically altered by the coronavirus pandemic, with school buses running below capacity, virtual learning, outdoor classrooms and quarantine protocols for infected children the new norm. by Associated Press Published Jul. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Dreams to Reality celebrates 20 years helping women succeed Dreams to Reality, at 500 Jefferson St., is a nonprofit organization aimed at supporting women in transition by providing appropriate interview and work attire to help them be confident and prepared for career opportunities. by Joe Gamm Published Jul. 4 2020 @ 11:59pm

'Clinical judgment' triggers many responses to outbreaks Much of the increase of COVID-19 cases in Missouri last week was driven by cases in a few specific geographical areas, once again highlighting the importance of identifying case clusters and opening questions of when and how public health authorities respond to outbreaks. by Phillip Sitter Published Jul. 4 2020 @ 11:48pm

Health department announces 8 new Callaway County cases The Callaway County Health Department announced four additional COVID-19 cases Wednesday evening and another four Thursday, bringing the county's total known cases of the disease to 52. Published Jul. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

MU professor to research COVID-19 A University of Missouri professor has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation as a part of a national push to better understand the COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping across the world. by Olivia Garrett Published Jul. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

Sneaker Project takes steps to reach students Children were unable to attend school for more than three months because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. by News Tribune Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 11:08pm

Kindness Project aims to spread cheer Recognizing the continuing COVID-19 pandemic has people under stress, organizers of In a Flash created a project to remind people to spread kindness. by Joe Gamm Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 11:05pm

Coronavirus cases rising in 40 of 50 US states The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high of more than 50,000 per day on Thursday, with the infection curve rising in 40 out of 50 states in a reversal that has largely spared only the Northeast. by Associated Press Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 2:05pm

Missouri jurisdictions divided on requiring face coverings Leaders of Missouri's largest metropolitan areas are now requiring face coverings in response to the surge in confirmed coronavirus cases, but many other places across the state are leaving it up to individuals to decide. by Jim Salter, Associated Press Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 11:20am

Little evidence that protests spread coronavirus in US There is little evidence the protests that erupted after George Floyd's death caused a significant increase in U.S. coronavirus infections, according to public health experts. by Associated Press Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 12:15am

Jefferson City church adjusting services after COVID-19 case A Jefferson City church is adjusting its service schedule after a member tested positive for COVID-19. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 12:15am

Missouri CARES Act spending group looks at support for utility customers in crisis Some cities and counties are seeking to assist households that are struggling to pay utility bills during the COVID-19 crisis, and the Missouri group tasked with recommending how to spend federal aid is looking into having the state do the same. by Phillip Sitter Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 12:15am

Cases spike in Sunbelt, other states back off on reopening California closed bars, theaters and indoor restaurant dining all over again across most of the state Wednesday, and Arizona's outbreak grew more severe by nearly every measure as the surging coronavirus crisis across the South and West sent a shudder through the country. by Associated Press Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 12:15am

Protest versus Africa's 1st COVID-19 vaccine test shows fear Protesters against Africa's first COVID-19 vaccine trial burned their face masks Wednesday as experts noted a worrying level of resistance and misinformation around testing on the continent. by Associated Press Published Jul. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Blair Oaks amends budget due to restricted state funding Controlling expenses when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and a bump in local revenue helped the Blair Oaks R-2 School District minimize the effects of state budget cuts announced earlier this year. by Layne Stracener Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 11:59pm

As virus cases rise, St. Louis area requires face coverings As confirmed cases of the coronavirus rise in Missouri, hospitalizations are starting to increase, too, prompting leaders of the state's largest metropolitan area to require face coverings. by Jim Salter, Associated Press Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 4:30pm