COVID-19

curiousKC | Flexible School Schedules May Become New Normal

By Catherine Hoffman | March 15, 2021

COVID-19 has forced schools to adopt more flexible schedules that may last beyond the pandemic.

Brian Skow, an emergency room specialist, responds to a video call at Avera eCARE telemedicine center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Telehealth is Here to Stay, Patients Say

By Jacob Douglas | March 3, 2021

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic forced telehealth to become broadly available, patients and health care providers think it is here to stay.

Earl Coleman receives his COVID-19 vaccine from MU Health Care staff nurse Paige Spry, RN, during MU Health Care’s vaccination clinic in the Walsworth Family Columns Club at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.

After Outrage Over Unused Vaccines at Rural Clinics, Parson Vows More KC, St. Louis Events

By Tessa Weinberg, Missouri Independent | March 2, 2021

Experts and lawmakers are questioning Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution model and renewing calls for change to ensure equitable distribution around the state.

Recent college graduates are navigating a challenging job market in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recent College Grads Face Lack of Opportunities During COVID-19

By Addison Dlott | March 2, 2021

COVID-19 continues to impact college students’ views of what is possible after graduation, as internships are rescinded, job offers dry up and safety concerns limit travel options.

Nick’s Picks | Everything You Need to Know This Week

By Nick Haines | March 1, 2021

Nick’s Picks provides everything you need to know for the week ahead, ranging from COVID-19 pandemic recovery to the stimulus debate and the start of Women’s History Month.