MONDAY UPDATES: DHSS adds 95 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
Continue ReadingMissouri
Increased number of Missouri troopers on major highways for Thanksgiving holiday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says drivers can expect increased patrolling and traffic on all major highways for the Thanksgiving holiday. Troopers will be posted on I-70, Highway 63, Highway 54, and other major roadways across the area. Corporal Kyle Green, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is asking drivers to drive
Continue Reading
SUNDAY UPDATES: Over 800 new COVID-19 cases added across the state
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 9.2% on Sunday. An additional 834 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 729,746. There have also been 163,600 probable antigen test results being positive, with 166 added Sunday. Two new deaths were
Continue Reading
SATURDAY UPDATES: 7 million COVID-19 vaccines given out across Missouri
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 9.1% on Saturday. An additional 1,410 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 728,912. There have also been 163,434 probable antigen test results being positive, with 500 added Saturday. Six new deaths were
Continue ReadingAll adults in Missouri now able to get COVID-19 booster shots
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missourians 18 years or older are now eligible to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine. The state health department amended orders Friday to authorize a single booster dose for adults. Both the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized and endorsed the boosters Friday. Fully vaccinated
Continue Reading
FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports third straight day of over 50 new coronavirus cases
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
Continue Reading
More COVID-19 testing options available this holiday season
The second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning, and this year more testing options are available for those wanting some extra peace of mind before seeing loved ones.
Continue Reading
DHSS adds breakthrough infection data to COVID-19 dashboard
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) statewide COVID-19 dashboard is publishing new data that it finds from “breakthrough infections.” DHSS reports the vaccine remains a strong defense against the virus, and that older age and health co-morbidities are strongly correlated with the “breakthrough infections.” According to DHSS and the Missouri Hospital
Continue Reading
MU board of curators approves 6% increase on room and board
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators approved raising housing and dining rates for the M-U campus. A 6% increase will go into effect at the start of the 2022 summer session. Room and board will now cost students $10,509. Room will cost $7,319 and board will cost students $3,190. During the pandemic the budget
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases move above 400
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
Continue Reading
Some states offer coronavirus booster shots to all Americans 18 and older
In some states, booster doses are moving ahead of the first and second COVID-19 vaccination shots.
Continue Reading
U.S overdose deaths top 100,000 in one year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An estimated 100,000 Americans have died in one year from drug overdoses. Health experts say that the overdoses are tied to COVID-19 and a more dangerous supply of drugs. Over the past year there has been a 30% increase in drug overdoses across the nation. In the state of Missouri there has
Continue Reading
Major Missouri employers take stance against OSHA’s vaccine mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Wednesday that they have suspended all activities related to requiring employers with 100 or more employees to require vaccination or COVID-19 testing. This comes just five days after three major Missouri employers, Missouri Farm Bureau, MFA Oil, and Doyle Equipment Manufacturing, filed suit claiming
Continue Reading Health experts explain why COVID cases are increasing in the state
As the holiday season approaches, so does the rise in COVID-19 cases around a few counties in Missouri.
Continue Reading
Columbia Job Center hosts free CDL training to combat truck driver shortage
The event will provide financial assistance in the training and placement for those looking to become truck drivers.
Continue Reading
TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 new cases, one new coronavirus-related death
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
Continue Reading
Long term care suffers major job loss due to pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The pandemic has caused many job shortages in different fields and long-term health care facilities have seen some of the worst of shortages since the pandemic started nationwide. According to American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living report, nursing homes lost 220,000 jobs and assisted living communities lost 38,000 jobs
Continue Reading MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports largest increase of active coronavirus cases since Sept. 20
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
Continue Reading
Missouri passes 50% of residents fully vaccinated
Over half the state of Missouri is now fully vaccinated, and the state health director says he’s turning his focus to the unvaccinated half.
Continue Reading
SATURDAY UPDATES: Over 1,000 people hospitalized with Covid-19 across the state
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 7.9% on Saturday. An additional 1,261 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 714,942. There have also been 156,090 probable antigen test results being positive, with 483 added Saturday. Seven new deaths were
Continue Reading