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New Boone County health order takes effect Wednesday at noon

March 24, 2021 5:57 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s latest health order set to go into effect Wednesday at noon, will lift all occupancy limits on businesses.

US: AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial

March 23, 2021 8:05 AM Associated Press

American federal health officials say results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have included “outdated information” and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data.

Phase 2 activation extends vaccine eligibility to those 'essential for economic recovery.'

Gov. Parson projects 40% of Missourians will not be interested in receiving the vaccine

March 19, 2021 3:52 PM Chanel Porter

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

Mass vaccination event in Jefferson City prioritizes school employees

March 19, 2021 3:31 AM Ben Fein

Jefferson City is set to hold a mass vaccination clinic at the Linc, giving Cole County school staff the first opportunity to register.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County active cases rise above the triple-digit mark

March 18, 2021 10:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Nearly 25 percent of Boone County has received first coronavirus vaccine shot

March 17, 2021 9:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 41 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

March 15, 2021 8:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Dozens of Water and Light customers near Business Loop 70 under boil advisory

March 15, 2021 11:06 AM Matt Ragsdale

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

Local vaccinators preparing for phase 1B tier 3 to open Monday

March 13, 2021 5:42 PM Victoria Bragg

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.

Columbia/Boone County Health Department set to open vaccine appointments Monday

March 13, 2021 4:58 AM Ben Fein

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.

Pharmacies and hospitals prepare for Tier 3 activation on Monday

March 12, 2021 3:55 PM Victoria Bragg

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

Boone County to host National Guard mass vaccination clinic Friday

March 12, 2021 5:39 AM Ben Fein

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.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports triple-digit active cases for first time since Monday

March 11, 2021 8:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA to vaccinate veterans at five off-site locations Friday

March 10, 2021 9:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

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COVID-19 testing sites close across Mid-Missouri

March 10, 2021 1:28 PM Zola Crowder

Some COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Mid-Missouri have closed or plan to close due to a decrease in demand.

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services assistant director says outside counties are contributing to the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Boone.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County adds dozens of new coronavirus cases to total

March 8, 2021 8:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Callaway County continues to seek a mass vaccination clinic

March 6, 2021 5:24 PM Victoria Bragg

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.

COVID-19 outbreak blamed for drop in attendance

True/False Film Fest to host ‘Rites of Spring’ Festival Saturday

March 6, 2021 5:14 AM Ben Fein

The Ragtag Film Society is set to host both online and socially distanced events to commemorate the day The True/False Film Festival would typically kick off.