COVID-19

The Missouri Attorney General’s filing mixes state and local COVID case counts and death counts in comparisons, among other errors.

The St. Louis County Council voted Tuesday to overturn the county's indoor mask mandate. Opponents said County Executive Sam Page should have consulted council members before issuing the order.

The Springfield Republican also talked about how the legislature would move forward after a landmark Supreme Court decision on Medicaid expansion.

After months of being able to go mask-free, people in St. Louis and St. Louis County will be required to wear masks indoors to keep the coronavirus from spreading — even if they've gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.

The mandate goes into effect Monday and applies to everyone over the age of 5, including those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Marjorie Moore, executive director of VOYCE, a nonprofit that advocates for nursing home residents, said the facilities are trying to keep residents and workers safe as infections rise.

Two health care workers saw the COVID-19 disease ravage St. Louis patients. But they needed time, information and a push before deciding to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Gov. Mike Parson’s new appointment comes as St. Louis County is considering bringing back mask mandates.

More young people are pursuing careers in medicine after witnessing the impact of the pandemic.

Days, D-Bel Nor, also reflected on the deaths of St. Louis County political leaders Hazel Erby and Betty Thompson.