Coronavirus Archives

City of Columbia delays utility shutoffs

October 6, 2020 12:04 AM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia has delayed turning off utilities for customers who are behind on their bills.

MONDAY UPDATES: Governor Parson provides update on returning to work; 4 staffers test positive

October 5, 2020 8:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on COVID-19 around Mid-Missouri.

Columbia utility disconnections begin; some not in favor of proposed property tax increase

October 5, 2020 4:03 PM Riane Cleveland

The city of Columbia began utility disconnections Monday for customers behind on their payments.

Trump aims for Monday release after outside drive-by

October 5, 2020 10:48 AM Associated Press

President Donald Trump is hoping for a Monday discharge from the military hospital where he is being treated for COVID-19.

Columbia city councilman proposes basic needs funding

October 5, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

City councilman Ian Thomas said the funds raised would go to help thousands in Columbia with rental assistance, homelessness services, workforce development and more, adding that the biggest need in the short and long-term is utility assistance.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 37 new COVID-19 cases

October 4, 2020 2:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 132,431 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri.

Gov. Parson completes isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19

October 4, 2020 3:58 PM Sydney Olsen

A spokesperson for the governor announced Sunday Governor Parson finished isolation on Saturday according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

President Trump could return to the White House as soon as Monday

October 4, 2020 11:07 AM Zach Boetto

WASHINGTON D.C. (KMIZ) The President’s multidisciplinary medical team said President Trump could be discharged from the hospital as soon as Monday. The medical team gave an update outside of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Sunday around 10:45 a.m. During the update, Dr. Sean Conley, President Trump’s physician, mentioned they provided the President with oxygen on

President Trump’s physician says he is doing well

October 3, 2020 11:06 AM Zach Boetto

WASHINGTON D.C. (KMIZ) President Trump’s physician, Navy Commander Dr. Sean Conley says the President is doing very well Saturday morning. Dr. Conley addressed the nation from Washington D.C. along with the multidisciplinary unit aiding to the President. Officials from the multidisciplinary unit said President Trump’s heart rate and blood pressure are in normal zones. Dr.

Columbia City Council expected to discuss new health order

October 4, 2020 5:29 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council is expected to meet tomorrow to discuss, among other topics, ratifying the city’s health order.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 30 new cases

October 3, 2020 2:25 PM Sydney Olsen

On Saturday, the Department of Health and Senior Services reported 131,105 total COVID-19 cases in Missouri.

Trump has COVID-19, going to military hospital

October 2, 2020 4:19 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19. Trump was to depart the White House by helicopter late Friday for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a White House official said. The official said the visit was precautionary and that Trump

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

FRIDAY UPDATES: Morgan County reports one new death; Moberly School District report new case

October 2, 2020 1:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City School District reported two students and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

WATCH: President Trump flown to Walter Reed Medical Center

October 2, 2020 4:23 PM Associated Press

The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19.

Columbia/Boone County contact tracers caught up on backlog as daily new cases decline

October 2, 2020 5:20 PM Connor Hirsch

Health officials say there is no backlog in contact tracing as of Friday, citing the drop in daily cases reported and more staff available for the investigations.

Governor’s office won’t disclose number of infected staffers

October 2, 2020 3:32 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — As Missouri Gov. Mike Parson continues to recover from the coronavirus, his office is declining to say how many members of his staff also have tested positive. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Friday that Parson’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, has not responded to several requests for information on staff illnesses. Jones hasn’t

St. Louis to allow trick-or-treating, but with precautions

October 2, 2020 3:29 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mayor Lyda Krewson says trick-or-treating won’t be canceled in St. Louis this Halloween. But health department Director Dr. Frederick Echols on Thursday said social distancing and face mask requirements will still be in place. He recommended socially distanced trunk-or-treat events. He also advised ditching communal candy bowls and instead giving out

Boone Hospital sees highest COVID-19 positive inpatients since pandemic started

October 2, 2020 2:44 PM Zola Crowder

On Thursday and Friday, Boone Hospital Center saw its highest numbers for COVID-19 positive inpatients since the pandemic began in March.

President Trump tests positive for COVID-19 how does it affect his campaign?

October 2, 2020 1:42 PM Riane Cleveland

The president’s campaign manager postponed all future campaign events with the Trump family on Friday.

Trump campaign postpones future events

October 2, 2020 1:07 PM Matt Ragsdale

President Trump’s campaign announced Friday afternoon all future campaign events are being postponed or being moved online after he tested positive for COVID-19 late Thursday night.