/tags/coronavirus-testing Coronavirus Testing en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:17:38 GMT /coronavirus/2022-03-17/missouri-will-end-at-home-covid-testing-program-just-a-few-months-after-promoting-it Missourians are encouraged to use tests obtained through the state before processing ends after March 31. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:17:38 GMT /coronavirus/2022-03-17/missouri-will-end-at-home-covid-testing-program-just-a-few-months-after-promoting-it Alex Smith /coronavirus/2022-02-16/missouri-is-plotting-to-declare-official-end-to-covid-19-pandemic-as-soon-as-march Documents show that by mid-March, Missouri’s public health agencies would transition to treat the virus as endemic, like it does the seasonal flu, without daily reporting of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:24:00 GMT /coronavirus/2022-02-16/missouri-is-plotting-to-declare-official-end-to-covid-19-pandemic-as-soon-as-march Derek Kravitz and Betsy Ladyzhets | Documenting COVID Project /health-science-environment/2022-01-04/unauthorized-covid-19-testing-in-fairview-heights-raises-concerns-about-a-possible-scam The Illinois Department of Public Health runs a legitimate COVID-19 testing site at St. Clair Square, but another site popped up without permission. Tue, 04 Jan 2022 15:51:20 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-01-04/unauthorized-covid-19-testing-in-fairview-heights-raises-concerns-about-a-possible-scam Kelsey Landis /coronavirus/2021-12-22/demand-for-coronavirus-tests-in-st-louis-surges-ahead-of-christmas St. Louis-area testing sites are reporting a spike in demand before the holiday weekend, and clinic operators say it may be difficult for residents to find an appointment. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:18:22 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-22/demand-for-coronavirus-tests-in-st-louis-surges-ahead-of-christmas Sarah Fentem, Jeremy D. Goodwin /2021-12-21/biden-announces-free-tests-and-defends-the-white-house-response-as-covid-cases-surge The U.S. government will buy a half-billion at-home COVID test kits and mail them to people who want them, with deliveries beginning in January. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 21:14:21 GMT /2021-12-21/biden-announces-free-tests-and-defends-the-white-house-response-as-covid-cases-surge Jaclyn Diaz, Brian Naylor /arts/2021-08-10/some-st-louis-music-venues-to-require-covid-19-vaccine-or-negative-test-for-entry The operators of Off Broadway, the Pageant, the Sinkhole and Red Flag put the requirements in place this week. Pageant and Delmar Hall Managing Partner Patrick Hagin said they aim to protect their patrons, staff and touring musicians until more people are vaccinated. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:53:55 GMT /arts/2021-08-10/some-st-louis-music-venues-to-require-covid-19-vaccine-or-negative-test-for-entry Chad Davis /education/2021-06-22/washu-researchers-bring-free-coronavirus-tests-to-north-st-louis-county-schools Washington University researchers are working with the National Institutes of Health to provide five St. Louis County school districts free saliva testing for the coronavirus. The RADx-Up research program set up drive-thru testing sites on school campuses throughout the Normandy, Jennings, Pattonville, University City and Ferguson-Florissant school districts. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:19:09 GMT /education/2021-06-22/washu-researchers-bring-free-coronavirus-tests-to-north-st-louis-county-schools Kendall Crawford /coronavirus/2021-05-12/rare-coronavirus-mutation-can-complicate-covid-19-testing-st-louis-researchers-report Researchers at Washington University have identified a coronavirus mutation among a small number of patients that can affect the reliability of certain COVID-19 tests. Wed, 12 May 2021 10:15:39 GMT /coronavirus/2021-05-12/rare-coronavirus-mutation-can-complicate-covid-19-testing-st-louis-researchers-report Shahla Farzan /coronavirus/2020-12-08/st-louisans-are-turning-to-illinois-for-their-coronavirus-testing-needs They’re crossing over the Mississippi River for many reasons, but mostly to find faster, cheaper and more consistent testing options. Tue, 08 Dec 2020 21:45:10 GMT /coronavirus/2020-12-08/st-louisans-are-turning-to-illinois-for-their-coronavirus-testing-needs Eric Schmid