Coronavirus
We are all much better together
The past two weeks at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville have been incredibly busy. And I am incredibly proud of our team, our community and our partners. Let me explain. On Saturday, Feb.19, we hosted our annual St. Francis Foundation Gala. But, due to COVID, it was anything but normal. (Truth be told, it was…
Read MoreLocal vaccinations continue as state prepares to open next tier March 15
MARYVILLE, Mo. — COVID-19 vaccinations have continued at a higher pace than in most Missouri counties, even as other jurisdictions catch up. As of Tuesday, 3,754 people have received at least one dose of a vaccine, according to the state’s online vaccination dashboard at covidvaccine.mo.gov/data, but most of the recent vaccinations have been second doses.…
Read MoreOfficials: Most eligible residents vaccinated
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Nodaway County Health Department Administrator Tom Patterson said last week that the demand for COVID-19 vaccinations has dropped “significantly,” and he believes that most residents eligible in the current active tier have received at least a first dose of a vaccine. He said demand will ramp back up when the state activates…
Read MoreWalmart silent on local vaccine effort
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Although Walmart announced that the Maryville store was one of the nationwide locations where the company would begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations, the company has yet to publicly communicate with local residents about the service, and has refused to share even basic information about the effort. Earlier this month, Walmart announced it would…
Read MoreCounty health talks city mask mandate
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The health department would not have recommended a mask mandate to the Maryville City Council had the city not decided to pursue one, Nodaway County Health Department Administrator Tom Patterson said last week. During a meeting of the Nodaway County Health Department Board of Trustees on Feb. 18, Patterson indicated that the…
Read MoreAnother death reported from COVID-19, new cases low
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A 23rd Nodaway County resident has died from COVID-19, the health department announced last week. The death of a male in his 70s was announced on Feb. 10. Overall, new cases remain low, with two more days since the last update in this newspaper that saw no new cases. As of Feb.…
Read MoreMonoclonal antibody treatments showing positive results
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Over the past few months, an antibody infusion treatment available at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville has shown positive results in heading off COVID-19 hospitalizations. Infusion treatments with certain monoclonal antibodies — laboratory-made proteins that mimic the immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens like viruses — for high-risk patients with…
Read MoreMosaic sets up new vaccine registration system
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The number of cases of COVID-19 in Nodaway County continues to remain low, with only 28 active cases as of Feb. 8. Fourteen new cases were recorded since the last update in this newspaper a week ago. Since tracking began this spring, the health department has reported 2,199 confirmed cases and 340…
Read MoreCapacity limits removed, other measures loosen with shift to Category 3
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The city of Maryville announced that the county has met the requirements for Category 3: Severe Risk, triggering the loosening of some COVID-19 mitigation measures effective Monday. On Nov. 24, Mayor Benjamin Lipiec signed Emergency Order No. 7, which tied limits like business occupancy and social gathering size to guidelines recommended by…
Read MoreSmall businesses see changes during pandemic
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, small businesses have taken the brunt of the economic fallout, faced with mitigation strategies that have reduced foot traffic and forced many to adapt their strategies in myriad ways. In Maryville, like in most places across the country, customer-facing changes have included an acceleration of online services for…
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