Crawford County tops Kansas's COVID-19 vaccination rate
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ks. - Joplin's Mercy and Freeman hospitals recently saw a spike in Coronavirus cases following graduation and Memorial Day celebrations, but…
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G-7 nations expected to pledge 1 billion vaccine doses for world; plus more virus news
The Group of Seven nations are set to commit to sharing at least 1 billion coronavirus shots with the world, with half coming from the U.S. and 100 million from the U.K.
US officials extend expiration dates on J&J vaccine doses
Johnson & Johnson says U.S. health officials have extended the expiration date for millions of doses of its COVID-19 vaccine by an extra six weeks.
Work can wait. Your mental health can't. How to make the most of a break
There's a shared sense of optimism in the U.S. as COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted, but experts warn that there's a second wave of mental health challenges to contend with.
News to Know (6/10/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. - Covid-19 cases are beginning to spike across the area. Hospitalizations for covid are up at both Freeman and Mercy compared to just a couple of weeks ago. Freeman hospital…
Health officials seeing spike in COVID cases locally
COVID-19 cases are beginning to spike across the area above what health officials expected following graduations and Memorial day. We spoke with area health officials about what they've seen compared to the last few weeks.
US to buy 500 million Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses to donate globally
The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share through the global COVAX alliance for donation over the next year.
Jasper County reports 159th COVID-19 death
The Jasper County Health Death reported Wednesday the county's 159th death due to COVID-19.
Schools looking at mask options for fall
As vaccine trials expand to younger children there's discussions on whether unvaccinated students should be required to mask up.
US increasingly unlikely to meet Biden's July 4 vaccination goal; plus more virus news
With the pace of new vaccinations dropping, the U.S. will likely fall short of President Biden's aim to have 70% of Americans at least partially vaccinated by July 4.
COVID vaccine trials underway in kids under 12
Pfizer says it is expanding testing of its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12.
Watch Now: This 'artificial sun' could protect crowds from coronavirus
Daan Roosegaarde created URBAN SUN, a project that can potentially protect crowds against coronavirus and other viruses in the future.
Marijuana stores in Washington state can offer free joints to promote vaccinations
Licensed marijuana stores in Washington state can offer free joints to promote on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinics. The effort is called "Joints for Jabs."
Joplin council discusses sewer bonds, COVID response and Memorial Hall parking
The Joplin City Council met tonight to discuss a number of things including sewer bonds, Phase 4 of the COVID Response Plan, and parking for Memorial Hall.
$1.6 million in fraud at child-feeding sites during pandemic
The Oklahoma State Department of Education uncovers a record amount of fraud at child-feeding sites.
Why face-to-face gatherings still matter
As it turns out, there are real benefits to meeting face-to-face, according to a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
SW Missouri senior centers to full reopen July 12
The Area Agency on Aging Region X (AAAX) announced all seven of its senior centers in Southwest Missouri will fully reopen on July 12.
New England's success against COVID-19 could be model for rest of US
New England — the most heavily vaccinated region in the U.S. — is giving the rest of the country a possible glimpse into the future if more Americans get vaccinated.
Is the handshake back? How we're greeting each other as the world reopens
For people still anxious about socializing after more than a year in isolation, greeting someone can be nerve-wracking. Do you go in for a handshake? A fist bump? An awkward little wave?
Pittsburg's economy makes progress recovering from pandemic
PITTSBURG, Ks. - Pittsburg City Manager Daron Hall says there are many indicators that the city's economy is recovering from…
Southwestern Missouri seeing uptick in COVID-19 cases
In Joplin, three area hospitals reported a total of 39 COVID-19 patients Wednesday.
Royal Caribbean sets 2021 cruises in Florida, Texas, Alaska
Passengers 16 and older on cruises to Alaska will also be required to be vaccinated.
Kansas orders less than 1% of its COVID vaccine allocation
42.5% of the state's 2.9 million residents had received at least one vaccine shot as of Friday.
News to Know (6/4/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Biden administration announced plans for the U.S. to share 80 million covid-19 vaccine doses with countries around the world. The shipments of excess vaccines are expected to help…
