Category Archives: COVID-19

Here is a news release from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services about the ongoing efforts to monitor new Covid-19 variants. https://health.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/c0cf177e-59be-4775-a993-240133292fb1/missouri-remains-vigilant-in-covid-19-variant-monitoring

We’ve moved the monthly stats from the chart to the blog as it is a format that is easier to read and archive. These are the last Callaway County case stats we calculated for each month as a snapshot of what was happening at the time. Jan 2021 Total: 3,678 Recovered: 3,404 Last Current: 236Continue reading “COVID-19 2021 Monthly Stats”

The CDC has released updated information about Covid-19 variant, updated guidelines and more. CDC July Email Update

Callaway County has requested a COVID-19 mass vaccination site to be held within the county during the latter part of March.  You must be registered on the Missouri Vaccine Navigator in order to be scheduled to receive the COVID shot at this particular vaccination clinic.  The Callaway County Public Health Department and Callaway County EmergencyContinue reading “Register on the Missouri Vaccine Navigator”

Please go to http://www.health.mo.gov/communitytest to register for this event and obtain location information. Testing is from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. http://www.health.mo.gov/communitytest

As we have seen in many nationwide rankings throughout the COVID-19 pandemic (ie. cases, testing), we expect rankings by state of vaccine administration to continue to ebb and flow as the difference in rates among many states is marginal. Currently, for instance, Missouri has the tenth lowest rate for new COVID-19 cases in the countryContinue reading “Message from Missouri Dept of Health and Senior Services”

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) DHSS is currently working on coordinating community events utilizing the Missouri National Guard and will provide information through public announcements at http://www.MOStopsCovid.com One these community events are announced, individuals will need to register online, be screened, and approved according to the vaccine phase for which they qualify.Continue reading “Vaccine Eligibility/Guidance”

The previously posted Flu Clinics in Callaway County are FREE, and will be provided by the Callaway County Health Department. If you have not yet received your flu shot for this season, this is a great opportunity to get one. With the Coronavirus still in our midst, it is recommended to get your flu shot.Continue reading “Callaway County Health Department Flu Clinic Update”

What to Expect After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine:COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. If you haveContinue reading “INTERESTING INFORMATION FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)”