/coronavirus Coronavirus en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:45:26 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-09-24/new-covid-19-shots-now-available-what-else-changed As levels of the coronavirus have increased in Missouri and across the country, the federal government has approved updated vaccines to protect against COVID-19. The virus itself has changed, and along with it, guidelines for how to keep others safe. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:45:26 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-09-24/new-covid-19-shots-now-available-what-else-changed Sarah Fentem /government-politics-issues/2024-01-31/missouri-landlords-who-received-big-covid-relief-funds-left-tenants-high-and-dry Missouri landlords were found to cash in on the State Assistance for Housing Relief program even as they failed to provide basic maintenance and upkeep. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-31/missouri-landlords-who-received-big-covid-relief-funds-left-tenants-high-and-dry Mike Fitzgerald /coronavirus/2023-12-14/bjc-again-enforces-masks-for-staff-citing-higher-flu-and-covid-numbers While the coronavirus is circulating less widely than in previous years, an uptick in hospital admissions of COVID-19 patients and a number of employees getting sick with the virus, flu and other illnesses led BJC to put the mask requirement in place, system officials said. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /coronavirus/2023-12-14/bjc-again-enforces-masks-for-staff-citing-higher-flu-and-covid-numbers Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2023-10-06/new-covid-19-vaccines-arriving-but-some-in-st-louis-region-have-trouble-finding-them The federal goverment has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines that protect people against getting dangerously sick. But the shots are being distributed through commercial means for the first time, and patients have reported canceled appointments and insurance denials. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-10-06/new-covid-19-vaccines-arriving-but-some-in-st-louis-region-have-trouble-finding-them Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2023-08-21/coronavirus-transmission-rises-in-missouri-but-not-cause-for-great-concern-doctors-say A growing number of people are testing positive for the coronavirus, but Missouri scientists say the virus still poses a smaller threat to residents than during the height of the pandemic. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-08-21/coronavirus-transmission-rises-in-missouri-but-not-cause-for-great-concern-doctors-say Sarah Fentem /coronavirus/2023-07-12/wash-u-scientists-build-cyclone-fueled-coronavirus-detecting-machine Wash U researchers have developed a microwave-size box that uses electrodes and a “wet cyclone” to detect coronavirus particles in the air within five minutes. The scientists say the prototype could be fitted to detect other pathogens and bacteria, as well. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:59:57 GMT /coronavirus/2023-07-12/wash-u-scientists-build-cyclone-fueled-coronavirus-detecting-machine Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2023-07-03/missouri-begins-disenrolling-medicaid-patients-after-three-year-freeze During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government issued emergency protections that barred states from removing people from the government-funded health insurance program for low-income people and families. That changes this month. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:15:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-07-03/missouri-begins-disenrolling-medicaid-patients-after-three-year-freeze Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2023-06-16/wash-u-study-show-kidneys-from-covid-19-patients-are-safe-to-transplant The number of kidney donations dropped during the pandemic. Authors of a new study that shows kidneys from patients with COVID-19 are safe to transplant will instill confidence in patients and health providers. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:20:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-06-16/wash-u-study-show-kidneys-from-covid-19-patients-are-safe-to-transplant Sarah Fentem /coronavirus/2023-05-16/what-the-end-of-the-coronavirus-public-emergency-means-for-missouri-patients After more than three years and thousands of COVID-19 deaths in Missouri, the end of the public health emergency heralds a new phase in which the virus is present but less dangerous to the general public. Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /coronavirus/2023-05-16/what-the-end-of-the-coronavirus-public-emergency-means-for-missouri-patients Sarah Fentem /coronavirus/2023-05-15/anthony-fauci-advises-future-doctors-to-fight-disinformation-in-wash-u-graduation-speech Anthony Fauci, who became a nationally recognized face of the public health response during the coronavirus pandemic, told graduating medical students to fight scientific disinformation during a commencement speech in St. Louis on Monday. Mon, 15 May 2023 22:37:12 GMT /coronavirus/2023-05-15/anthony-fauci-advises-future-doctors-to-fight-disinformation-in-wash-u-graduation-speech Sarah Fentem