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In Missouri, Monkeypox Must Be Reported Within 1 Day of Detection

3 years 3 months ago
In an effort to curb the spread of monkeypox in the state, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued an emergency order requiring cases to be reported within one day of detection. The emergency ruling puts monkeypox on par with other communicable diseases such as polio and cholera, which also must be reported as soon as detected. "Reporting of the monkeypox virus has not been required in the past, but due to its severity and the rapid increase in the number of cases, it is imperative for the local health authority or DHSS to be notified within one day of detection in order to take the appropriate measures," the rule says.
Rosalind Early

Sen. Kris Tharp To Extend Office Hours Tuesday To Accommodate Working Families

3 years 3 months ago
MARYVILLE – To encourage residents to visit his office with comments or concerns, State Senator Kris Tharp is extending his office hours next week to accommodate the schedules of Metro East working families. “With the school year starting, many families have more hectic schedules and could benefit from having my office open later into the evening,” said Tharp (D-Bethalto). “I encourage anyone who needs assistance, has ideas, or just wants to talk to attend.” To allow residents the opportunity to access state services and discuss legislative matters directly, Tharp’s Maryville office, located at 35 Executive Plaza Ct., will be open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The office is typically open weekdays until 4:30 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, but not required and can be made by calling (618) 251-9840.

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Illinois family faces life in prison for human trafficking

3 years 3 months ago
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- A trio of siblings were indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday on nine counts charging them with conspiracy to commit forced labor and kidnapping. Guatemalan nationals Domingo Francisco-Juan, Lorenza Domingo-Castaneda and Catarina Domingo-Juan are facing the possibility of life in prison and mandatory restitution for their alleged crimes. The [...]
Christy Jankowski