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COVID-19 tests are still limited to those with sympthoms or doctor's order

Health officials explain what is considered a positive COVID-19 test

July 14, 2020 8:22 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department addressed questions on Tuesday regarding what is considered a positive COVID-19 test.

Health director says Missouri hospital capacity is ‘stable’ as state sees spike in non-coronavirus related hospitalizations

July 14, 2020 9:38 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The director of the health department said the state is continuing to monitor Missouri’s hospital capacity, which is currently “stable.” The state has seen a steady increase in positive cases of COVID-19, as well as hospitalizations trending upward. The governor said the state reported about 931 hospitalizations Tuesday because of COVID-19, which

More than a quarter of total Boone County COVID-19 cases are early 20’s young adults

July 12, 2020 6:42 PM Connor Hirsch

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Boone County, data is showing well over half of the cases are in people under the age of 30 years old.

Experts say there are ways to stay cool while wearing a mask

July 12, 2020 10:10 AM Ben Fein

With this week looking to be one of the hottest of the year in Mid-Missouri, it’s important that those in Columbia stay cool, as the first full week of the city wide mask ordinance takes effect.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council passes mask ordinance

July 6, 2020 2:49 PM Sydney Olsen

The city’s face mask order will go into effect at 5 p.m. Friday.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases reported in Boone County over holiday weekend

July 5, 2020 4:13 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported an increase of 221 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: One new death related to virus in Missouri

July 4, 2020 3:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported an increase in COVID-19 cases in Missouri Saturday.

Columbia’s proposed mask order: up to $15 fine for not wearing one

July 1, 2020 6:51 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will review an ordinance at it’s next meeting on July 6 which would require people to wear face masks.

Columbia Parks and Rec prepares for possible mask-wearing requirement

July 1, 2020 12:26 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are trying to create ways to remain open if mask-wearing in public is required.

Mask order’s wording will affect enforcement at businesses

June 29, 2020 6:31 PM Connor Hirsch

As Columbia leaders are putting together an order to potentially require citizen to wear masks in public, it poses the question of enforcement.

SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases in Boone, Cole Counties

June 28, 2020 6:16 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported new cases of Coronavirus Sunday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new case of COVID-19

June 27, 2020 5:40 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 7:15 P.M.: The Cole County Health Department reported a new case of COVID-19 Saturday. The county reported 11 active cases of the virus Saturday. There have been 71 cases total in Cole County. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported new cases of the virus Saturday as well. The department reported 342

COVID-19 forces changes to Fourth of July events

June 23, 2020 6:39 PM Sydney Olsen

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in Boone County, Columbia Parks and Recreation is planning Fire in the Sky accordingly. This year the event will only include the firework show.

Columbia bars and restaurants plan to continue limitations after health order relaxes

June 21, 2020 7:23 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several eateries in downtown Columbia were busy with customers on Sunday, but on Tuesday more people will be allowed inside after months of health orders. The Boone County Health Department’s current health order expires Monday night and will be replaced by a new relaxed order which does not put an occupancy limit

SUNDAY UPDATES: New active cases of COVID-19 in Boone County

June 21, 2020 4:37 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 18,003 cases of COVID-19 Sunday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: New cases of COVID-19 in Boone, Cole County

June 20, 2020 3:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 17,590 cases of COVID-19 Saturday.

WATCH: Boone Hospital chief medical officer talks state reopening

June 18, 2020 5:17 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch live as ABC 17 News speaks with the chief medical officer at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

Boone Hospital allows all patients to have visitors

June 16, 2020 10:52 AM Amber Tabeling

Boone Hospital Center said in a news release Tuesday morning it’s allowing all patients to have at least one visitor.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Cases of COVID-19 increase in Boone County

June 14, 2020 6:14 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 8:15 P.M.: The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 15,983 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri on Sunday. At least 879 deaths have been reported in the state related to the virus. At least 34,292 have been tested for the virus. ORIGINAL: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 214 cases

SATURDAY UPDATES: Seven new deaths from COVID-19 reported in Missouri

June 13, 2020 2:49 PM Zach Boetto

The Columbia/ Boone County Health Department reported new cases of COVID-19 in the county on Saturday.