TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Saline counties report new COVID-19 cases
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Missouri COVID-19 outbreak projected to peak April 19
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts the peak for COVID-19 in Missouri will hit on April 19 — 22 days ahead of previous projections that predicted a peak on May 11.
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Missouri Senate considers state funding measures while boosting COVID-19 safety
The Missouri Senate resumed the legislative session Tuesday in the state Capitol with the goal of expediently passing two bills: a supplemental budget and reauthorizing a federal reimbursement program.
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Missouri first responders eligible for workers comp for COVID-19
State first responders who contract COVID-19 will now be eligible for workers compensation.
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Banks wait for more guidance for ‘Paycheck Protection’ loans
A local bank chain says it’s ready to start lending money that employers can use to pay workers under a new federal program — once it gets some more information.
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Kansas City Public Schools suspends free meals amid outbreak
Kansas City Public Schools has suspended its free meal distribution program for students after a food service worker helping with the effort tested positive for COVID-19.
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Missouri budget chief blames huge revenue drop on virus
As Missouri lawmakers prepare to consider emergency funding in response to the coronavirus crisis, the state’s budget director has offered more evidence of the pandemic’s toll on the economy.
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Should you be wearing a facemask in public places in Mid-Missouri? Local health officials say yes
As health officials across the country are working to contain the spread of COVID-19, leaders in Mid-Missouri are asking people to wear masks when in public.
Continue Reading Missouri leaders say weeks to go in fight against COVID-19
The 3 p.m. virtual news conference will be the Governor’s first update since a statewide stay-at-home order took effect early Monday morning.
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Tree-killing insect found in more Mid-Missouri counties
An invasive insect species known for killing ash trees has been found in two more Mid-Missouri counties.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City extends emergency declaration
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Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: Number of deaths from COVID-19 in Missouri rises
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification. UPDATE 6:37 P.M.: The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in the state of Missouri has increased to 34. That is up 10 from 24 Saturday. The Department of Health and
Continue Reading Missourians are allowed to leave their homes for essential services under state stay at home order
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will join the majority of states under a state-wide stay-at-home order starting Monday at 12:01 a.m. until April 24. Gov. Mike Parson announced Friday The “Stay Home Missouri” order. Under the order, Missourians are told not to leave their houses unless necessary. Everyone must also avoid social gatherings of more than
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County confirms 31 cases of COVID-19
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Centralia church offering ‘drive-up’ worship
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The First Baptist Church in Centralia will hold its second ‘drive-up’ worship service on Sunday despite the ‘Stay Home Missouri’ order. The church’s pastor Chris Baker says the church is doing what it can to make it work. “You know, it’s it’s vital for us to be together as a church you
Continue Reading State leaders go over demand for food and medical supplies during COVID-19 briefing Saturday
During Saturday’s briefing, state leaders discussed the demand for food in the state, the number of hospital beds available, and more.
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‘Stay Home Missouri’ order grants local leaders jurisdiction
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will be under a statewide stay-at-home order as of Monday, but some counties already have orders in place. Parts of Boone and Cole counties’ orders are stricter than the new statewide “Stay Home Missouri” order. Under the Boone and Cole stay-at-home orders, which are similar to each other, non-essential businesses will
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Parson issues statewide stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19 spread
Gov. Mike Parson on Friday said he will issue a statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect Monday to slow down COVID-19.
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Grocery stores in Mid-Missouri continue to face struggles stocking some items
Many stores in Boone and Callaway counties are still struggling to keep their shelves stocked amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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27 long-term care facilities in Missouri have coronavirus
At least 27 long-term care facilities in Missouri have at least one resident or employee who has tested positive for the coronavirus but getting more information is a challenge.
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