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HANNIBAL â Members of the Hannibal School District staff who are showing COVID-19 symptoms can now find out sooner if they indeed have the virus.
Susan Johnson, superintendent of the Hannibal School District, reported to the school board earlier this month that rapid testing for the coronavirus is now available to district staff members who are showing symptoms.
âIt has worked out really well,â Johnson said. âIt helps staff if they are not positive for COVID to know so we can proceed accordingly and keep them in the classroom if they donât need to be out.â
Johnson reported more than 100 members of the school district have already received a COVID vaccination shot.
Hannibal phone lines clogged for vaccine appointments
To say there was an overwhelming response to the opening of COVID-19 vaccinations would be a tremendous understatement. When the phone lines opened on Monday, Jan. 18, some people reported spending hours trying to schedule an appointment, in some cases literally dialing the number more than a thousand times.
Now that Missouri has moved in to the next phase of the vaccination plan, eligible residents will be able to get their first COVID shot starting Wednesday, Jan. 20 at Hannibal Regional Hospital. An appointment is required and the phone lines were overwhelmed when they opened. The crush of calls will ease as these initial days go by, so don’t let that discourage you. Call 573-629-3570 to schedule your vaccination time.
Three Hurt in Weather Related Traffic Crashes Monday
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The Highway Patrol reports 18 year old Mercaides Greenwell was westbound when she lost control of her car on the ice covered road. Her car ran off the road, struck an embankment, became airborne and came to rest in a creek.
Greenwell was air lifted to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
A Hannibal man escapes with minor injuries in a single vehicle crash on Highway 19 south of Perry in Ralls County at 11:40 p.m. Monday.
The Highway Patrol reports 51 year old Jerry Boyd was northbound on 19, traveling too fast for conditions. His SUV slid off the road, overturned several times and impacted the ground.
Eleven Hurt, Two Seriously, in Area Weekend Traffic Crashes
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The Highway Patrol reports 60 year old Larry Steffen of Quincy was westbound, lost control on the snow covered roadway, crossed the center line and struck an eastbound car, driven by 30 year old Travis Anderson of Mexico.
Anderson was taken to Northeast Regional Hospital in Kirksville and Steffen was taken to University Hospital in Columbia, both for treatment of serious injuries.
A passenger in the Steffen car, 66 year old William Reynolds of Edina, was taken to Northeast Regional Hospital with minor injuries.
Two Clarence teenagers are hurt in a single vehicle crash on Shelby County Road 450 northwest of Shelbina at 5:10 p.m. Sunday.