Missouri announces locations for second week of mass vaccinations
The sites are part of a partnership with the Missouri National Guard, Department of Health and Senior Services and local health care systems Author: Ashley Cole Updated: 10:55 PM CST February 2, 2021
ST. LOUIS Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced vaccine site locations for the second week of the COVID-19 mass vaccination events.
The sites are part of a partnership with the Missouri National Guard, Department of Health and Senior Services and local health care systems.
“We are very pleased with how well the first week of mass vaccinations went, and we greatly appreciate the help of our Missouri National Guard and local partners in this effort,” Parson said said. “Although vaccine supply remains limited, we are happy to announce locations for the second week of mass vaccination events so that all eligible Missourians have an opportunity to explore additional avenues in r
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks blood drive coming to Rolla
Critical appeal for all blood types is in effect
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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, reports a critical shortage of all blood types. A resurgence in positive COVID-19 cases has caused a downturn in blood donations, with more drives being postponed or cancelled. As a result, any mobile blood drives that remain scheduled become vitally important.
CBCO donors provide all the blood for patients at Phelps Health in Rolla as well as dozens of other area hospitals. With blood usage reaching levels not seen in recent years, blood is in critical need. Rolla area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
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Citing a significant drop in active positive COVID-19 cases in Phelps County the Rolla City Council did not pass an ordinance to extend the city’s facial covering ordinance during its regular Council Meeting on Monday. Ordinance No. 4596 would have extended all COVID-19 mandates including facial coverings, occupancy limits on enhanced-risk activities, and 6 feet of separation in all businesses until March 17.
It takes seven affirmative votes to pass an ordinance in the city of Rolla. Council members Schneider, Murphey, Schott, Eberly, Allen and Ruder voted to extend the ordinance while council members Higgins, Crowell, Florence, Meusch and Bolin voted not to extend. City council member Lyons was not able to attend the meeting due to a family emergency. The effect of the city s ordinance expiration coupled with Phelps County’s related order essentially means there are no mandatory activities related to COVID-19.