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SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County confirms 31 cases of COVID-19

April 4, 2020 9:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia Fire Department using new methods to preserve N95 masks

April 1, 2020 5:22 PM Connor Hirsch

“We want to do our part to conserve that supply, it lessens the strain on that supply of N95 masks that our health care providers really need.”

Study highlights how long COVID-19 can live on certain surfaces

March 31, 2020 8:00 PM Zach Boetto

A study shows COVID-19 can live on surfaces for up to two to three days. Dr. Jen Ashton, the chief health and medical editor and chief medical correspondent for ABC News spoke about the longevity of the virus in an interview with David Muir. “The New England Journal of Medicine in laboratory settings, found three

Stress eating common during stressful times; COVID-19 immunity foods don’t exist

March 31, 2020 5:24 PM Connor Hirsch

As the COVID-19 outbreak shuts down businesses and keeps people in their homes, many are finding themselves in the pantry more than usual.

Columbia teachers prep for “brand new” way of teaching after spring break

March 29, 2020 5:42 PM Connor Hirsch

With stay-at-home orders in place across Mid-Missouri hoping to slow the spread of COVID-19, school is already looking a lot different for students and teachers.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Mexico authorities say middle school students, staff possibly exposed to coronavirus

March 28, 2020 10:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Jefferson City hospitals capable of holding over 200 patients

March 25, 2020 9:31 PM Zach Boetto

Numbers from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services show the two major Jefferson City health care providers have a total of 268 licensed beds.

Rural communities in Boone County impacted by COVID-19

March 25, 2020 8:34 PM Ben Fein

Areas in Boone such as Centralia face unique problems in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. The city is abiding by the county’s stay at home order, and mayor Chris Cox says he’s seen restaurants take the biggest hit so far.

Local breweries find alternative ways to sell beer amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 23, 2020 10:46 PM Ben Fein

Breweries in Columbia have made changes to how they sell their product amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri passes 100 COVID-19 cases

March 22, 2020 9:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Sunday updates about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia restaurants asked to disinfect more as COVID-19 outbreak continues

March 22, 2020 5:49 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has asked restaurants to disinfect more regularly as many are transitioning to pickup and delivery only amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Hy-Vee plans to raise $1 million for food banks

March 20, 2020 10:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Moniteau County reports first COVID-19 case

March 21, 2020 5:17 PM Lucas Geisler

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Health officials in Moniteau County said a resident tested positive for COVID-19. A news release from the county health department on Saturday said a resident tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The release gave few details about the patient, such as their age, sex or when they