Wastewater data, vaccine rollout, and more
Host Ginny Chadwick discusses a variety of COVID-19 topics with the show's audio engineer, Peter Weiss. They dive into data recently released by University of Missouri researchers about the viral load in Mid-Missouri's wastewater. They also discuss the rollout of vaccines, the White House Task Force recommendations for Missouri, and more.
Further resources/readings:
- The Sewershed Surveillance Project
- Some Health Care Workers Say They Are 'Forgotten' In COVID-19 Vaccination Plans (NPR)
- Missouri's Red Zone Report from the White House Task Force
- CPS Board of Education Meeting: January 11th at 6:30 pm for decision on planned return for January 19th
Columbia COVID Testing Information:
Boone Hospital: https://www.boone.org/covid19#test
1504 E. Broadway
Phone Screening: (314)391-4930
Online Screening Form: https://healthbot.covid19.bjc.org
Hours: M-F 7 AM - 3 PM, S 8 AM - 12 PM
COST: No information published online
GS Labs: https://gslabstesting.com
Phone Screening: (573)318-1432
Online Screening: https://www.bizzflo.com/Health-Wellness/GS-LABS-TESTING/service/Rapid-Covid-19-Test-Insurance-Columbia-
2541 Broadway Bluff Dr.
Hours: M - Sun 8 AM - 8 PM
COST: $49 (for insurance accepted), $380 (uninsured/unaccepted insurance), further information and discounts available at https://gslabstesting.com/covid-19-pricing-transparency/
HyVee Pharmacy: https://hy-vee.com/corporate/news-events/news-press-releases/hyvee-covid19-testing-locations/
3100 W Broadway
405 E. Nifong Blvd
25 Conley Road
Online Screening: https://www.doineedacovid19test.com
Hours: T/TH 7 AM - 9 AM, S 8 AM - 10 AM
COST: FREE
MU Health Care: https://www.muhealth.org/our-stories/how-do-i-get-tested-covid-19
115 Business Loop 70 W.
Phone Screening: (573)884-0948
Hours: M - F 7 AM - 5:30 PM, S 7 AM - 11:30 AM
COST: Variable (insurance billed, typically no copay), FREE for Uninsured, more information on cost at https://www.muhealth.org/your-visit/billing-insurance-financial-assistance/pricing#covid