State issues five new medical marijuana facility licenses
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued five new medical marijuana facility licenses.
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Centralia Public Schools continues discussions on resuming fall classes
School is set to resume at Centralia Public Schools on August 24, and leaders are working to decide what that will look like during COVID-19.
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Mayor says Jefferson City mask proclamation sets right example
Jefferson City’s mayor said Tuesday that the emergency proclamation on masks approved by the city council is a way for the city government to set an example for organizations and businesses.
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Businesses not required to shut down if employee tests positive for COVID-19
Businesses are not breaking the rules when they continue operating after an employee or customer tests positive for COVID-19.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Active cases decrease in Boone County
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 846 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday. The total number of cases reported in the state is 33,094.
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Heat and masks could cause more face irritation and acne
A local dermatologist said on Saturday that hot and humid weather mixed with wearing masks could cause people to see more face acne and skin irritation.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: New cases in Boone County; Missouri sets record for new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases numbers Saturday with an increase of 958.
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Local health officials concerned about return of college students
Local health officials said as of Friday testing availability in Boone County is not as much of a concern as students returning in the fall.
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Health officials explain what is considered a positive COVID-19 test
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department addressed questions on Tuesday regarding what is considered a positive COVID-19 test.
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Health director says Missouri hospital capacity is ‘stable’ as state sees spike in non-coronavirus related hospitalizations
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
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More than a quarter of total Boone County COVID-19 cases are early 20’s young adults
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.
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Experts say there are ways to stay cool while wearing a mask
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.
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Columbia City Council passes mask ordinance
The city’s face mask order will go into effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases reported in Boone County over holiday weekend
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported an increase of 221 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Continue ReadingSATURDAY UPDATES: One new death related to virus in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported an increase in COVID-19 cases in Missouri Saturday.
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Columbia’s proposed mask order: up to $15 fine for not wearing one
The Columbia City Council will review an ordinance at it’s next meeting on July 6 which would require people to wear face masks.
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Columbia Parks and Rec prepares for possible mask-wearing requirement
Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are trying to create ways to remain open if mask-wearing in public is required.
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Mask order’s wording will affect enforcement at businesses
As Columbia leaders are putting together an order to potentially require citizen to wear masks in public, it poses the question of enforcement.
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases in Boone, Cole Counties
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported new cases of Coronavirus Sunday.
Continue ReadingSATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new case of COVID-19
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
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