Coronavirus

Saint Luke’s was the first area health care provider last year to raise its hourly minimum wage to $15. Now it's raising the minimum to $17.50 and giving a $2,000 "thank you bonus" to all employees.

Children’s Mercy doctors say declining COVID-19 cases in children means trick-or-treating is OK this year. But if kids and adults don’t get a flu shot, Kansas City could be in for a rough flu season.

Chiropractors have become major purveyors of misinformation about COVID treatments and have given hundreds of thousands of dollars to anti-vaccine events.

Hospital executives were already attuned to workplace violence before the pandemic struck. But stresses from COVID have exacerbated the problem.

All active-duty soldiers in the Army are required to get the shot, and those who don’t will face disciplinary action.

In August, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered all members of the military to be vaccinated for COVID-19. So, what exactly happens to those who refuse?

Kansas City pediatrician sees hopeful trend in coronavirus cases among youngsters.

Experts, including a pregnant OB-GYN doctor, warn pregnant patients reluctant to get the COVID vaccination that there could be deadly consequences for both mother and child.

The Riot Room at 4048 Broadway, described as "dimly lit and loud," was known for hosting music six nights a week, DJ nights and patio parties — as well as serving craft and boutique beer. It closed on Friday.

Speaking with reporters in St. Louis on Friday, the Missouri senator also reacted to news that Merck's COVID-19 pill is highly effective at reducing the severity of the virus in high-risk patients.

More people are dying than being born in Missouri — what experts refer to as a “demographic winter.” St. Louis University professor Ness Sandoval explains where we are and what it will take to reverse course.

COVID cases in the Kansas City area are trending downward but infectious disease doctor warns that focus must remain on mitigation practices.