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Two more test positive for COVID-19 in Boone County

March 19, 2020 4:38 PM Lucas Geisler

A patient at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Columbia tested positive Wednesday for COVID-19.

Parson defends decision not to close business as COVID-19 spreads

March 19, 2020 1:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday defended his decision not to order businesses to close to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Pulaski County health officials confirm first case of COVID-19

March 19, 2020 2:42 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Pulaski County Health Department announced Thursday it confirmed the county’s first case of COVID-19.

Mayor Brian Treece talks about COVID-19 death

Boone County records Missouri’s first COVID-19 death

March 18, 2020 2:53 PM Matthew Sanders

The first Missouri death from COVID-19 was recorded Wednesday in the Columbia area, officials said during a news conference at the Missouri Capitol.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri officials say 24 positive for COVID-19

March 18, 2020 5:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Second person positive for COVID-19 in Cole County

March 18, 2020 6:14 PM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County Health Department announced the news in a release just before 6 p.m. The department said the patient’s name would remain confidential and that the case was related to travel.

University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright

University of Missouri chancellor applies for job in Florida

March 18, 2020 9:43 AM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright has applied to take the top job at the University of Central Florida.

Health officials confirm 17 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri

March 18, 2020 8:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Children’s Hospital officials tweeted Wednesday morning that a patient seen on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone COVID-19 patient brings Missouri cases to 15

March 17, 2020 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Boone Hospital Center limits visitors during coronavirus outbreak, MU Health Care offers free video visits

March 17, 2020 1:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

The letter sent out by BJC HealthCare said visitors cannot come into the hospital if they are sick.

CPS announces schools to close because of COVID-19

March 16, 2020 1:56 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools are set to close from Wednesday, March 18 until April 13.

Columbia city manager issues emergency declaration

March 16, 2020 3:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia City Council adopted an emergency resolution at its meeting Monday night. The council approved the resolution unanimously.

LIVE UPDATES: Sturgeon School District to close over COVID-19

March 16, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MU Health is preparing for a spike in patients as COVID-19 outbreak continues

March 16, 2020 10:39 AM Matt Ragsdale

University of Missouri Health Care is preparing for a large uptick in patients as COVID-19 continues to spread across the country.

White House advises public to avoid groups of more than 10, asks people to stay away from bars and restaurants

March 16, 2020 2:44 PM CNN

The White House advised people not to gather in groups of more than 10 in a set of new guidelines to fight the coronavirus outbreak released Monday,

Jefferson City School District to close schools for more than two weeks because of coronavirus

March 16, 2020 1:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City School District officials said Monday all district schools are set to close from Wednesday until April 3.

MSHSAA cancels state basketball tournament

March 16, 2020 11:01 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State High School Activities Association has canceled its Class 4 and 5 state basketball tournament this weekend due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 MSHSAA said the decision was made with help from local and state officials. MSHSAA released a statement on Monday morning. You can read it below. Due to continuing