Coronavirus Archives

Patchwork of COVID-19 health orders might lead to misunderstanding for students coming to Columbia

August 24, 2020 11:59 AM Zola Crowder

Not all students who have returned to Columbia are aware of the updated COVID-19 health order in place in Boone County.

The columns on the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri.

RETURN TO LEARN: University of Missouri, Jefferson City Schools hold first day of classes

August 24, 2020 5:41 AM Brittany Wiley

Students at the University of Missouri and Jefferson City School District will head to their first day of classes Monday.

Columbia businesses picking back up as students fill the city

August 23, 2020 7:10 PM Connor Hirsch

The Boone County Health Department has reported large spikes in cases of COVID-19 in the past week, with the virus showing up largely in the younger population.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of new cases in five days

August 23, 2020 2:01 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 75,075 cases of COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

CPD increases patrol; East Campus sees multiple peace disturbance calls

August 23, 2020 7:32 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Police Department dispatch records show more than a dozen peace disturbance calls on from Friday through early morning Sunday, days after increased patrols were announced and students return to campus.

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

SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports 1,293 new COVID-19 cases

August 22, 2020 5:06 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 5:30 P.M.: The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 74,257 cases of COVID-19 Saturday, up from 72,964 on Friday. The department reported 6 new deaths Saturday. There have been 1,425 COVID-related deaths in the state. The 7 day positivity rate was at 11.4. At least 913 people were hospitalized.

Southern Boone drafts COVID-19 school re-entry plan

August 21, 2020 12:27 PM Riane Cleveland

The Southern Boone County R-I School District has drafted a re-entry plan for students to return to the classroom.

Columbia police plan to patrol East Campus starting Friday

August 21, 2020 6:28 PM Zola Crowder

The Columbia Police Department will have additional officers on patrol on Friday and Saturday near areas where a large number of students have returned to Columbia.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports second-highest daily COVID-19 increase

August 21, 2020 11:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

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COVID-19 cases at Jefferson City nursing home exceed 50

August 21, 2020 5:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

As of Friday, 52 residents and 35 workers at the Jefferson City Manor skilled nursing home had active cases of COVID-19. Three residents have died since testing positive.

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri

USDA official to talk COVID-19 aid at Columbia food bank

August 21, 2020 5:17 AM Ben Fein

USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach is set to speak at Columbia’s Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri Friday morning.

Coronavirus outbreak at Jefferson City Manor worsens

August 21, 2020 9:19 AM Matt Ragsdale

More than 80 percent of the residents have active COVID-19 cases as of Friday.

WATCH: Head of state education department talks return to learn

August 21, 2020 2:05 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the state education commissioner talk about the return to learn.

Boone County Health officials optimistic about mask order while cases climb

August 20, 2020 6:31 PM Connor Hirsch

Boone County continues to see spikes in cases and record-breaking daily case totals, but the 5-day average case increases along with the positivity rate continue to stay below where it was headed right before the mask ordinance.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County logs double-digit COVID-19 increase

August 20, 2020 8:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Boone County Commission approves internet hot spots for six school districts

August 20, 2020 11:59 AM Zola Crowder

The Boone County Commission will decide Thursday whether to use CARES Act funding to make internet hotspots available to students in all six county school districts.

Limited visits to resume at two Mid-Missouri prisons

August 20, 2020 3:48 PM Matt Ragsdale

Two Mid-Missouri prisons are among several restarting inmate visits at the facilities.

WATCH: Mizzou Chancellor talks return to learn

August 20, 2020 2:13 AM Molly Stawinoga

Classes at the University of Missouri start Monday.

University of Missouri working on enforcement, contact tracing as students return

August 19, 2020 6:41 PM Connor Hirsch

The university released updated event guidelines on Monday, saying any student, staff or faculty member cannot host or participate in an event with more than 20 people.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Saline County reports two more deaths

August 19, 2020 5:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

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