CHC/SEK taking vaccination appointments for COVID-19
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people aged 65 and older.
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States scrambling to fend off scammers in unemployment programs; 4 million J&J doses shipped
Virus update: Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related jobless programs; 4 million doses of one-shot vaccine shipped; COVID-19 relief now in Senate's hands. Get the latest.
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News to Know (3/1/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans are expected to begin receiving the nation's first single-shot covid-19 vaccine this week. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine joins the Pfizer and Moderna shots in the nation's…
Vaccination help for St. Louis seniors
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Health officials and community groups are working together to help vaccinate seniors and other people who might have difficulty getting to a clinic for the coronavirus. As part of the vaccination campaign, the Urban League of…
Oklahoma pandemic progress continues
OKLAHOMA CITY - The number of Oklahoma hospital patients with COVID-19 continues to sink. State health officials say under 13,000 patients with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 are hospitalized as of Saturday. That's 407 fewer than on Friday. State health…
FDA approves Johnson & Johnson's one-dose shot, giving US a third COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson and Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.
U.S. pizza sales, booming in pandemic, start to slow
Pizza delivery remains popular, but diners’ choices are expanding.
Here's what comes next for Biden's $1.9T virus relief package
What's next for the bill? When can Americans expect to see their $1,400 direct payments? Is there a deadline for final passage? Get the details here.
House passes $1.9T pandemic relief bill, sends it to Senate
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday that includes $1,400 direct payments to Americans and a minimum wage hike. It now moves to the Senate.
Parsons, Kansas extends mask mandate to May
The City of Parsons has extended their city wide mask ordinance to May 17th. The ordinance first took effect in July of 2020.
US consumers rebound to boost spending 2.4% as income jumps
...a sign that the economy may be making a tentative recovery from the pandemic recession.
Conversation with the mayor: Why Joplin will let a face mask ordinance expire
The City of Joplin yesterday announced that the face mask mandate will in fact expire at the end of the month. We spoke with Mayor Stanley today to hear why -- and if he thinks there will be an increase in coronavirus cases.
Third US vaccine could raise question: Which shots are best?
“I don’t think it’s a second-tier vaccine, but we’ve got to avoid that perception."
Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA panel
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday. Formal authorization is expected soon, with distribution coming within days.
Jasper County passes 140 COVID-related deaths
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. - Jasper County passes 140 COVID-19-related deaths.
'COVID Bandit' gives $200 tip to every single employee at Denver steakhouse
A man who identified himself only as “COVID Bandit” hit employees at a Denver restaurant with something unexpected — an extremely generous tip.
Third US vaccine could raise big question: Which shots are best?
The nation is poised to get a third vaccine against COVID-19, which has health officials preparing for the question: Which one is best?
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News to Know (2/26/21)
ORONOGO, Mo. - An Oronogo, Missouri women is dead after a head on collision. It happened on Highway 43 two miles north of Joplin Thursday evening a little after 5:30pm. Crash…
Biden marks 50M vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office; jobless aid eligibility expanded
Virus update: Days after marking a solemn milestone in the pandemic, President Joe Biden is celebrating the pace of his efforts to end it. Plus, more Americans will soon be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Joplin's face mask ordinance to expire Sunday
Joplin Mayor Ryan Stanley announces the expiration of the City's mask ordinance. Businesses may still have guidelines for masks.
Amid pandemic, flu has virtually disappeared in the US; Pfizer studying 3rd dose to fight variants
Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S.; Pfizer is studying 3rd vaccine dose to fight variants; and jobless claims fall. Here are today's coronavirus updates.
Wyandotte Nation announces criteria for tribal vaccine eligibility
The Wyandotte Nation announced Wednesday the criteria to receive vaccinations at the Bearskin Healthcare and Wellness Center in Wyandotte, Oklahoma.
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News to Know (2/25/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - There may soon be a new weapon in America's fight against covid-19. The one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine could soon receive emergency use authorization. An FDA Advisory Committee meets tomorrow.…
Students express concerns with JHS in-person learning plan
Starting next week, students at Joplin High School will be back in person full time. It's a decision that students and parents have differing opinions on. A student shared her thoughts on the situation... as not only a student, but as someone who's experienced COVID-19 first hand.
