FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County COVID-19 hospitalizations hit high; fewer than 50 new cases reported
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New Missouri guidelines to allow indoor visits at some nursing homes
The state released revised guidelines for nursing homes and assisted living facilities that will allow more inside visits.
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City of Columbia to resume utility disconnects
The City of Columbia announced that they will resume utility disconnects on Oct. 5.
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Inside Faurot Field ahead of Saturday’s kickoff
Mizzou Athletics is preparing Faurot Field to host up to 11,700 people while ensuring fans can be spread apart amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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State Rep. Chuck Basye reveals mother has COVID-19
State Rep. Chuck Basye said Thursday that his 86-year-old mother has been hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Jefferson City business reports losing customers after deciding to require masks as cases rise
As COVID-19 continues to spread across Mid-Missouri, some businesses are taking extra precautions to protect customers and employees.
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CPS discusses prioritizing students with special needs in a hybrid phased-in approach
The Columbia Board of Education met early Thursday morning during a work session to discuss a phased-in hybrid plan for the return of in-person students.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Three counties report 20+ recoveries in daily reporting
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Dozens of students and staff quarantined in Southern Boone, Hallsville schools
Several school districts in Boone County have had to students and staff quarantine.
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Columbia Public Schools’ leader tells board phases are best for return to class under COVID-19
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said Thursday that bringing students back into the classroom in phases is the most practical way to return to school.
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Springfield hospitals nearing capacity due to COVID-19 surge
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Hospitals in Missouri’s third-largest city are approaching capacity due to a continuing surge of coronavirus cases. The Springfield News-Leader reports that officials at Springfield’s two major hospital systems, CoxHealth and Mercy, told the Springfield City Council this week that they are running out of staff and capacity. Cox Medical Center South
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Health Department: ‘Isolating is different than quarantining’
After Governor Mike Parson revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, he announced he would be in isolation for 10 days. This caused some confusion as to how long one must quarantine if contracting the virus.
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Missouri governor, wife test positive for COVID-19
Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms.
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Columbia Board of Education discusses COVID-19, renaming football field
Columbia Public Schools leaders are set to give an update on COVID-19 and have a public discussion on potentially renaming the football field at Rock Bridge High School Thursday.
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WATCH: Boonville R-I superintendent checks in on the return to learn
Watch an interview with Boonville R-I’s superintendent.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone County high schooler tests positive for COVID-19; 31 students in quarantine
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Boone County health officials prepare for busy Missouri football home opener weekend
A top Boone County health official said Wednesday that his department is working closely with the University of Missouri to ensure COVID-19 orders are followed during MU’s first home football game weekend.
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Rural areas of Mid-Missouri enter COVID-19 ‘red zone’
Several rural counties in Mid-Missouri are now in the “red zone” for COVID-19 case rates in the latest White House report.
Continue Reading Superintendent: CPS needs to see COVID-19 case rates continue to drop; school board to discuss return to class
The Columbia Board of Education will hold a work session Thursday morning where Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said the board will continue to discuss a phased-in return to classrooms.
Continue Reading WATCH: CPS superintendent talks possibility of hybrid learning
Watch three live interviews with the CPS superintendent Wednesday morning at 6 a.m.
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