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Multiple vaccination events set to open in Mid-Missouri Friday

February 26, 2021 5:08 AM Ben Fein

Both Cole and Phelps counties are among those scheduled to host vaccination events in Missouri on Friday.

Educators looking forward to finally having access to coronavirus vaccine

February 25, 2021 8:12 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced at a press conference Thursday, the state plans to move forward in the vaccine distribution plan. Starting March 15th, people in Phase 1B Tier 3 will become eligible to receive a vaccine. That will include; educators, school staff members, childcare workers, government officials and other essential workers. Educators

THURSDAY UPDATES: Three Mid-Missouri counties report COVID-19 related deaths

February 25, 2021 9:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Makeup vaccine clinics set for Thursday in Mid-Missouri

February 25, 2021 5:42 AM Ben Fein

Multiple vaccination clinics are back open today after postponing events due to winter weather.

Columbia Boone County Health Department hosts forum on coronavirus vaccine for Black community

February 24, 2021 6:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia and Boone County residents will have the opportunity to attend a forum online to discuss the Coronavirus vaccine. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is hosting a forum Wednesday night at 6 p.m. to allow the local Black community to ask questions and discuss barriers.

Benton and Randolph County to host mass vaccination events Wednesday

February 24, 2021 5:29 AM Ben Fein

Both Benton and Randolph counties are scheduled to host mass vaccination events Wednesday.

Local businesses hopeful Restaurant Week will provide a boost in business

February 22, 2021 7:34 PM Sydney Olsen

Restaurant Week in the District in downtown Columbia began Monday, and local restaurants say the event could help boost businesses for the industry during the Coronavirus pandemic.

State continues coronavirus vaccine clinics across Mid-Mo

February 22, 2021 5:27 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services along with the Missouri National Guard and SEMA is moving forward with coronavirus vaccination clinics Monday. This comes as both the state and much of the nation faced distribution delays brought about by severe winter weather. Vaccination clinics are taking place in both Versailles

FRIDAY UPDATES: Governor Parson: Regional mass vaccination events will be held next week

February 19, 2021 9:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Health official says vaccinated individuals are believed to be less infectious

February 19, 2021 7:43 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Health officials say the COVID-19 vaccine could make you less infectious and less likely to become severely ill if in contact with the virus. Dr. Randall Williams, Director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, told ABC 17 that those who have been vaccinated are believed to be less infectious than

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 75th COVID-19 related death

February 18, 2021 7:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

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FRIDAY UPDATES: Truman VA hosting two events over Presidents’ Day weekend

February 12, 2021 8:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 287 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

February 10, 2021 9:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Local bars hopeful they have made it through worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic with new order

February 10, 2021 7:48 PM Sydney Olsen

olumbia businesses are rejoicing after the Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported it was lifting restrictions on hours for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues on Wednesday.