quarantine

A teacher performs a temperature check on the first day of school. Some schools that have opened for in-person learning are struggling to find substitutes when teachers have to quarantine due to close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

Education

In Some Missouri School Districts, Teachers Are Essential Workers — So They Don’t Have To Quaran

Elle Moxley

Essential workers don't have to quarantine as long as they don't have symptoms. Declaring teachers essential would keep them in classrooms even after having close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

Health & Science

COVID-19 Positive Students Adjust To New Living Arrangements On Campus

Southeast has reported 284 total COVID-19 cases since they began tracking and reporting their data July 27. When a student receives a positive test result…

Health & Science

Kansas and Missouri Students Are Quarantining Because Coronavirus Is Spreading In Schools

Elle Moxley

To keep students in school, more people need to wear masks, practice social distancing and minimize contact with others.

Agriculture

Disease Threatens Black Walnut Industry

Marine Perot

Several states, including Missouri, are protecting their borders from a disease that could cost millions to the black walnut industry. Thousand cankers…