FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Schools Foundation donates 100,000 child-size masks for students
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Missouri House committee votes down Medicaid expansion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have voted against funding a voter-approved expansion of Medicaid health care for low-income adults. The GOP-led House Budget Committee on Thursday voted 20-9 against paying to extend the program. Republicans argued it’s financially irresponsible to commit to expanding the expensive program. But Democrats argued Medicaid expansion is required by
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 85th coronavirus related death, 27th this year
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New Boone County health order takes effect Wednesday at noon
Columbia’s latest health order set to go into effect Wednesday at noon, will lift all occupancy limits on businesses.
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US: AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial
American federal health officials say results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have included “outdated information” and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data.
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Gov. Parson projects 40% of Missourians will not be interested in receiving the vaccine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Parson said Thursday after announcing a timeline for Phases 2 and 3 that the state anticipated 60% of Missouri residents will be interested in receiving the coronavirus vaccine. That still leaves 40% of the state’s population that may not be interested in receiving the vaccine at all. “Even though natural immunity
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Mass vaccination event in Jefferson City prioritizes school employees
Jefferson City is set to hold a mass vaccination clinic at the Linc, giving Cole County school staff the first opportunity to register.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County active cases rise above the triple-digit mark
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Nearly 25 percent of Boone County has received first coronavirus vaccine shot
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 41 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Dozens of Water and Light customers near Business Loop 70 under boil advisory
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light said dozens of customers who live near Business Loop 70 East are under a boil advisory Monday morning. A tweet from the utility provider said 54 customers on Lakeview Avenue were affected by a water main break around 10:45 a.m. Crews will leave health information on the advisory
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Local vaccinators preparing for phase 1B tier 3 to open Monday
Phase 1B Tier 3 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan will begin on Monday. Educators, government officials, and communication services employees will become eligible to receive a vaccine.
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Columbia/Boone County Health Department set to open vaccine appointments Monday
Columbia’s health department said in a press release it plans on opening vaccination appointments on Monday, the first day tier three residents will be eligible.
Continue Reading Pharmacies and hospitals prepare for Tier 3 activation on Monday
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Phase 1B Tier 3 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan will be activated on Monday. Educators, government officials, and communication services employees will become eligible to receive a vaccine. Boone County hosted its first mass vaccination clinic in partnership with the Missouri National Guard, Friday. The clinic is expected to administer 2,300
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Boone County to host National Guard mass vaccination clinic Friday
The Missouri National Guard partnered with Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services to host a mass vaccination clinic Friday at Columbia Sports Fieldhouse.
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports triple-digit active cases for first time since Monday
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA to vaccinate veterans at five off-site locations Friday
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COVID-19 testing sites close across Mid-Missouri
Some COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Mid-Missouri have closed or plan to close due to a decrease in demand.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County adds dozens of new coronavirus cases to total
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Continue Reading Callaway County continues to seek a mass vaccination clinic
The Callaway County Health Department continues to seek to host a mass vaccination clinic with the Missouri National Guard, as it struggles with vaccine supply.
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