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

TUESDAY UPDATES: Several local counties report small COVID-19 increases; cases jump 13 in Pettis

July 14, 2020 11:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Missouri governor: 60 percent of fast-growing COVID-19 cases coming from three regions

July 14, 2020 2:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that a few areas of the state are responsible for most of the record growth in Missouri’s COVID-19 cases but continued to urge residents to take measure against the spread of coronavirus.

Nursing home visits after COVID-19 reopening welcomed by Alzheimer’s families

July 14, 2020 12:36 PM Zola Crowder

Visits with loved ones in nursing homes look different these days, particularly if Alzheimer’s or dementia is part of the equation.

DEFENDERS: Beware of mask exemption cards

July 13, 2020 9:59 PM Deborah Kendrick

Federal agencies are warning about a scam going around as many states and cities mandate face coverings.

MONDAY UPDATES: SSM Health eases visitor restrictions at Mexico hospital

July 13, 2020 5:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Jefferson City Schools to release re-opening plan Wednesday after receiving staff and parent feedback

July 13, 2020 6:01 PM Connor Hirsch

The district polled parents and staff about what they would like to see in the re-opening plan, providing a variety of options.

Columbia lab sees increasing COVID-19 testing and positive rate

July 13, 2020 11:21 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia lab said Monday that COVID-19 positive rates are increasing along with testing volume. Tim McCarty, a spokesperson for PTC Labs, says the company has seen an increase in testing and positive results. “We’ve significantly increased testing to meet the needs from the community in recent weeks,” McCarty said. Those demands

SUNDAY UPDATES: Cole County sees record increase in COVID cases

July 12, 2020 6:00 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 310 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

More than a quarter of total Boone County COVID-19 cases are early 20’s young adults

July 12, 2020 6:42 PM Connor Hirsch

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.

Experts say there are ways to stay cool while wearing a mask

July 12, 2020 10:10 AM Ben Fein

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.

Experts break down COVID-19 exposure risks

July 11, 2020 8:08 PM Amber Tabeling

Experts say its important to know the risks of exposure to COVID-19 in everyday activities as cases continue to increase.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees record increase in COVID-19 cases

July 11, 2020 3:21 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 27,133 cases of COVID-19 Saturday. Saturday’s increase is equal to 472 new cases.

Columbia businesses not expected to ask customers for proof of mask exemption

July 10, 2020 6:16 PM Connor Hirsch

As the the mandatory mask order in Columbia went into affect on 5 p.m. on Friday, residents and businesses can face a fine if they are found not complying with the order.

WATCH: Boone County assistant health director says COVID-19 contact tracers overwhelmed

July 10, 2020 5:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

The assistant director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services said Friday that health officials will request 32 full-time workers for contact tracing.

Mask availability abundant as Columbia ordinance set to take effect

July 10, 2020 11:52 AM Ben Fein

Stores around Columbia said Friday they have masks and materials to make them just hours before a face-covering requirement goes into effect.

FRIDAY UPDATES: State Historical Society of Missouri announces layoffs

July 10, 2020 5:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MoDOT budget cuts affect Mid-Missouri transportation projects

July 9, 2020 8:48 PM Amber Tabeling

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation’s funding of $50 million for the Governor’s Cost-Share Program has been cut in half due to COVID-19 budget constraints. According to MODOT, the fiscal year 2020 budget included $50 million of General Revenue funds for MoDOT to work collaboratively with the Department of Economic Development to

THURSDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University to host online graduation

July 9, 2020 9:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Reopening process amid COVID-19 will vary for each Missouri school district

July 9, 2020 11:58 AM Nathalie Jones

Missouri public schools are weighing the options when it comes to safety measures in the fall, but the Missouri School Boards’ Association said those precautions against COVID-19 will be different for each district.

WATCH: Boone County commissioner addresses surge in COVID-19 cases

July 9, 2020 6:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry appeared live on ABC 17 News at 5 on Thursday to field questions about the county’s surge in COVID-19 cases.