JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services held a virtual meeting Friday morning to update the current COVID-19 situation in Missouri.
The meeting was led by Acting Director of Health and Senior Services Robert Knodell, State Epidemiologist Dr. George Turabelidze and Director of the Division of Community and Public Health Adam Crumbliss. The focus included the recent spike in COVID-19 cases resulting from the spread of the delta variant.
Knodell said vaccination is the best defense against the delta variant. He also said the state has entered into an agreement with Vizient to make sure healthcare facilities are able get the support they need. Through this agreement, hospitals can request additional staff from Vizient for surge staffing needs.Â
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services held a virtual meeting Friday morning to update the current COVID-19 situation in Missouri.
The meeting was led by Acting Director of Health and Senior Services Robert Knodell, State Epidemiologist Dr. George Turabelidze and Director of the Division of Community and Public Health Adam Crumbliss. The focus included the recent spike in COVID-19 cases resulting from the spread of the delta variant.
Knodell said vaccination is the best defense against the delta variant. He also said the state has entered into an agreement with Vizient to make sure healthcare facilities are able get the support they need. Through this agreement, hospitals can request additional staff from Vizient for surge staffing needs.Â