COVID-19 Vaccine

The authorization comes in the midst of an explosion of COVID-19 cases nationwide driven by the omicron variant — a surge that has brought a spike in pediatric hospitalizations.

The number of people testing positive for the virus in St. Louis has more than tripled since last month, St. Louis health officials said Wednesday. More than 14% of coronavirus tests are coming back positive.

St. Louis County is experiencing one of its largest surges in COVID cases in more than a year.

With a highly contagious variant circulating and COVID cases on the rise, an infectious disease physician has tips for navigating this holiday season.

Local health officials and doctors are urging residents to take the COVID-19 vaccine or get a coronavirus test before seeing family over the holidays.

The daily number of new coronavirus cases in the St. Louis region is reaching a level not seen since January. Hospitals also are reporting an increase in COVID-19 patients.

Less than $1.8 million allocated for the initiative has been distributed.

Beth Bacon’s book “Helping Our World Get Well” explains the COVID-19 vaccine to kids and can help parents facilitate conversations about getting vaccinated.

A federal judge in St. Louis on Monday temporarily barred the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from requiring health care workers in Missouri and nine other states to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Scott County Republican also discussed why she supports a special session to bar companies from requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.