FRIDAY UPDATES: CDC updates latest guidelines on what type of masks or respirators Americans should wear
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American Red Cross to pair with local law enforcement to host annual Molly Bowden Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is set to partner with both the Columbia Police Department and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office to host the annual Molly Bowden Blood Drive, set to take place Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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State to host community COVID-19 testing event in Jefferson City on Sunday
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is set to host a community COVID-19 testing event in Jefferson City Saturday, according to its website.
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Omicron variant found in Mid-Missouri
Omicron, the highly-contagious COVID-19 variant, has been found in Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and other Missouri cities through wastewater surveillance, according to the Department of Health and Senior Services.
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Mid-Missouri health departments respond to attorney general’s warning letter
While several health departments across the state are changing orders due to the attorney general’s threat, Mid-Missouri health departments are either avoiding the question or experiencing no effect.
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Local football coaches say the game has been made safer over time as MU Health care aims to continue the protocol process
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local football coaches recognize that rules and protocols have progressed over the years to make the game safer, and MU Health Care aims to continue addressing the issue with the opening of a sports concussion clinic. The center, which is now opened in Columbia, is designed to accommodate a patient as early
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Omicron variant confirmed in Missouri one day after Biden announces reimbursement for at-home COVID tests
The first confirmed case of the omicron variant was confirmed in Missouri one day after President Joe Biden announced his plan to make at-home COVID-19 tests free through insurance.
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Court cases challenge pandemic-related mandates in Missouri
Numerous court cases are testing local, state and federal governments’ powers to implement health orders and vaccine mandates, including in Missouri.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Red Zone report shows all of Missouri with high community transmission rate
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 44 new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations trend upward
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Continue Reading MONDAY UPDATES: DHSS adds 95 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Multiple locations across Columbia to offer COVID-19 booster shot
Multiple locations across Mid-Missouri are offering a COVID-19 booster shot, after all Missourians over 18 were made eligible Friday.
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports third straight day of over 50 new coronavirus cases
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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 THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases move above 400
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 new cases, one new coronavirus-related death
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MU Health Care to move pediatric emergency services to University Hospital on Tuesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care will move its pediatric emergency services to University Hospital on Tuesday. Any child who needs pediatric emergency services will now need to visit University Hospital near Downtown Columbia. Matthew Robinson, an MU Health Care emergency physician, said in a press release the new location will still offer the same
Continue Reading MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports largest increase of active coronavirus cases since Sept. 20
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Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 34 new coronavirus cases; 18 residents hospitalized
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Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the largest coronavirus case increase since Oct. 25
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