COVID-19 Coronavirus
To best serve the community, the staff at River Radio has been compiling and updating the latest information regarding the Covid-19 Coronavirus and it’s effects on our community.
Find the latest closings and cancellations, official news and updates, resources, and more information to help keep you prepared.
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Updates
For the latest regional news regarding the virus, see the COVID-19 Updates.
With many cancelations and postponements in our area, we are doing our best to keep up with the pace of information. You can find our most recent list in Cancelations and Postponements.
Primarily, of course, our concern is for the well-being of our listeners, and we want you to be informed of the best practices for personal safety and the safety of others during the COVID-19 outbreak. Below we have posted several resources- local, national and global- to provide you honest and up to date information. Find additional resources here.
General Information:
Cape Girardeau County Health Department: Visit this page for up-to-date local information as well as guidance on prevention and preparedness for COVID-19 and other emergencies. Visit them on Facebook.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Check out the Frequently Asked Questions and read more on their website.
World Health Organization (WHO): Learn more about preventative measures and the global status on their website.
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services: They offer a 24-hour hotline at 877-435-8411 and offer the latest state information HERE.
We will do our best to keep you apprised of the latest news and information available, and provide these third party links with faith that they will keep their information current as well.
Cape Girardeau County COVID-19 Seroprevalence Study
Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center is proud to announce a COVID-19 seroprevalence study. The study will be conducted by performing antibody testing of roughly 2,000 residents of Cape Girardeau County. The study is a partnership of the Cape Girardeau County Commission , Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center, Cross Trails Medical Center, and SoutheastHealth. […]
2020 SEMO FAIR IS STILL ON SCHEDULE
(Cape Girardeau, MO) – From the SEMO District Fair Main Office: To all our SEMO District Fair network, Planning each edition of the SEMO District Fair is a year long effort by a dedicated team. This team includes Fair Board members, numerous volunteers, our valuable vendors and concessionaires, as well as our supportive sponsors. The […]
Missouri Air National Guard to conduct B-2 stealth bomber salute to COVID-19 essential workers
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – The Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing will conduct B-2 flyovers of six Missouri communities to honor medical and healthcare professionals, essential employees and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19 on theafternoon and evening of May 8. The flyovers are part of an Air Force-wide effort to honor […]
PHS plans private graduation ceremony
Administrators are preparing to provide an in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020, one that will look very different from recent Perryville High School commencements. “Our first priority is, of course, the safety of our students and community,” said Principal Jeff Steffens. “Our next priority is to provide our graduating seniors and their parents […]
CDC.gov News Feed
2019 Novel Coronavirus
- Cases & Deaths by County September 25, 2020Cases & Deaths by County
- Cases in the U.S. September 25, 2020Cases in U.S.
- COVIDView Weekly Summary September 25, 2020COVIDView
- COVID-19 Forecasts: Deaths September 24, 2020CDC works with partners to bring together weekly forecasts for COVID-19 deaths in one place. These forecasts have been developed independently and shared publicly. It is important to bring these forecasts together to help understand how they compare with each other and how much uncertainty there is about what may happen in the upcoming four […]
- Previous COVID-19 Forecasts: Cases September 24, 2020Previous COVID-19 Forecasts: Cases
- Staffing Resources September 24, 2020Staffing Resources
- Previous Forecasts of Total Deaths September 24, 2020Previous COVID-19 Forecasts
- COVID-19 Forecasts: Cases September 24, 2020Learn about COVID-19 forecasts and modeling for new cases.
- Previous COVID-19 Forecasts: Hospitalizations September 23, 2020Learn about COVID-19 forecasts and modeling for new hospitalizations.
- Crew Disembarkations through Commercial Travel September 23, 2020Crew Disembarkations through Commercial Travel