CDC drops quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID-19
(AP) — The nation’s top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines Thursday, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves…
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St. Louis nightspot’s license suspended over shootings
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A downtown St. Louis nightspot accused of flouting local COVID-19 mask and social distancing rules has…
Should jails emptied in the pandemic stay that way?
It wasn’t long after Matthew Reed shoplifted a $63 set of sheets from a Target in upstate New York that the…
Some aren’t ready to give up masks despite new CDC guidance
Like more than 120 million other Americans, Jan Massie is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can pretty much give up…
County, city announce eased COVID-19 health rules
CLAYTON – In a significant loosening of COVID-19 health guidelines, St. Louis nd St. Louis County are lifting their capacity…
City clamps down on bars cited for flouting COVID-19 rules
ST. LOUIS – The city is cracking down on establishments accused of violating restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of…
Missouri hospitals see glimmer of hope in COVID-19 stats
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri hospitals are beginning to see a glimmer of hope as new cases of COVID-19 decline,…
Krewson leans against tightening occupancy for restaurants, bars
CITY HALL – Mayor Lyda Krewson is pondering a recommendation by a city health advisory panel that the allowable occupancy…
What does it mean to be ‘safe’ in the pandemic?
Cat O’Toole says she did everything right to protect herself and others from COVID-19. “I am strict about mask wearing,”…
To host a safe holiday meal, expert offers tips
Keeping holiday gatherings small can limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, but even household celebrations need extra thought this…
CDC pleads with Americans to avoid Thanksgiving travel
NEW YORK (AP) — With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with Americans…
State of emergency extended as virus hits Missouri hospitals
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican, has extended Missouri’s state of emergency through next March as hospitals…
Missouri reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri health officials reported on Saturday the state’s biggest one-day increase in COVID-19 cases amid record…
Coronavirus surge may bring new restrictions here
(AP) — Leaders of St. Louis city and county warned Monday that new restrictions may be necessary unless the coronavirus…
Moonlight and masks to keep Halloween cool this year
ST. LOUIS – Halloween 2020 promises a nip in the air, clouds trailing across a full moon, and the usual…
Stressed freshmen missing quintessential college experience
It’s a major life milestone, the first time many U.S. teens have ever been on their own. Even in normal…