Possible to swallow Covid-19 virus according to researchers at Washington University
People with chronic acid reflux may be more vulnerable to getting COVID-19 by swallowing the virus. Bill Wise has more.
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Southeast Missouri Jail Escapee Captured in New Mexico; Two Other Escapees Could be in Colorado
The U.S. Marshals Service says one of the men who escaped Saturday from the Iron County jail has been captured in New Mexico. Brian Hauswirth reports.
Sikeston man killed in shooting
Sikeston DPS is investigating a shooting that left a 40-year-old Sikeston man deceased. Officers responded to the 800 block of Lake St. and found a male with a single gunshot wound. He appeared to have a puncture wound to his chest and he was taken to Missouri Delta Medical Center. The suspect was still at […]
Sikeston woman found dead outside her residence
A 54-year-old Sikeston woman was pronounced deceased after she was found outside her residence by her husband. Around 7:30 a.m. yesterday, Sikeston DPS officers responded to the 400 block of Shady Lane to an unresponsive woman that was pinned underneath her vehicle. It appeared she exited her vehicle, which was not placed into park. The […]
Jan. 21st Cape County COVID Update
Yesterday evening, the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center reported 3 new COVID-19 related deaths, 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 19 new probable cases, and 72 new recoveries. There are 7,063 confirmed cases and 1,588 probable cases. This brings the total to 8,651 cases with 7,329 recoveries, and 131 deaths in the county. Bollinger […]
Jan. 21st Southern Seven Region COVID Update
Yesterday evening, Southern Seven Health Department reported 48 new cases of COVID-19 and 206 new recoveries in the region. Alexander County had 6 new cases, Hardin County had 2, Johnson County had 10, Massac County had 9, Pope County had 4, Pulaski County had 6, and Union County had 11. S7HD reported a total of […]
Coronavirus vaccine in short supply, especially in rural MO
Coronavirus vaccine supply is extremely limited in Missouri, especially in rural areas. Missouri Health Department Director Randall Williams says there is more work involved in getting the vaccine to rural parts of the state, but he says the governor has been insistent on reaching all regions. To look for a vaccination site in your area, […]