Updated: 2:11 PM CST Dec 17, 2020 The Associated Press The Missouri Public Service Commission turned down a request that sought a moratorium on utility shutoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it has no authority to grant such an order.The Consumers Council of Missouri filed a request for the emergency order that would have prohibited disconnection or discontinuation of residential electric, natural gas and water service through at least March 31.The commission said in a statement released Wednesday that while it “shares its concern for the well-being of utility customers and all Missouri citizens during the pandemic,” it lacks authority from the Legislature to issue a shutoff moratorium.The statement also said the Consumers Council failed to prove that a moratorium “is necessary to protect the public from an immediate danger.”A phone message left Thursday with the St. Louis-based council was not immediately returned.The Missouri Department of He
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Columbia health order extended as senior home awaits vaccine
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services announced Thursday an extension of the current health order in place to Jan. 19.
The extension is a continuation of the previous health order that was set to expire on Dec. 22 and includes the county-wide mask mandate enacted by director Stephanie Browning in November.
Local area hospitals began administering the Pfizer vaccine earlier this week, but with limited supply it is imperative to continue all of the fact-based measures that are known to limit the spread of the pandemic, Browning said.
The Taney County Health Department has adopted some of the CDC’s new COVID-19 guidelines.
The Taney County Health Department’s Board of Trustees voted this week to follow the CDC guidance and end quarantine after the completion of 10 full days for asymptomatic individuals not connected with nursing homes. Those released from quarantine must continue to monitor for symptoms and wear a face covering for two weeks.
But the health department continues to recommend a 14-day quarantine for those who are able to do so.
Learn more at taneycohealth.org.
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