Coronavirus Archives

Boone County helping fuel fast rise in Missouri COVID-19 cases

July 9, 2020 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County is one of a few areas of the state driving a record increase in the number of COVID-19 cases statewide, the state health director said Thursday.

MU Health opening second drive-thru testing site because of increased demand

July 9, 2020 11:41 AM Zola Crowder

University of Missouri Health Care is opening a second drive-thru COVID-19 testing site Monday, citing increased demand as cases continue their quick rise.

Columbia’s new face mask requirement includes many exceptions

July 9, 2020 11:25 AM Ben Fein

The mask ordinance for the city will go into effect on Friday at 5 p.m. and require citizens to wear masks most places in public.

Supreme Court rules Manhattan DA can obtain Trump taxes

July 9, 2020 9:28 AM Associated Press

The Supreme Court has upheld a prosecutor’s demand for President Donald Trump’s tax returns

Multiple complaints, inspections came before public health alert at Columbia restaurant

July 8, 2020 11:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

ABC 17 News obtained documents from the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services that show they had already visited the establishment three times regarding COVID-19 guidelines

Columbia businesses take another hit as Show-Me State Games canceled because of COVID-19, health concerns

July 8, 2020 2:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Organizers with the Show-Me State Games canceled the annual event over concerns of COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Regional Airport continues to see drops in traffic

July 8, 2020 2:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

University of Missouri says its international students will not be affected by new federal rule

July 8, 2020 5:21 PM Matthew Sanders

Leaders at the University of Missouri said Wednesday that their international students won’t be affected by a new federal rule requiring such students to leave the country if classes are taught online only.

Mid-Missouri hospitals say they’re ready for increase in COVID-19 patients

July 8, 2020 12:56 PM Zola Crowder

The number of patients in hospitals locally and statewide has ticked up recently as positive COVID-19 cases continue their record increases, but local hospitals say they’re ready if that case surge turns into a patient surge.

No set date for residential curbside recycling to resume

July 7, 2020 8:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Beginning Wednesday July 8, the City of Columbia will suspend residential curbside recycling.

Missouri tightens rules on unemployment claims

July 7, 2020 6:27 PM Connor Hirsch

The department’s “work search” requirement ended on Monday, after being waived during the record unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health officials clarify what a mask is

July 7, 2020 1:25 PM Amber Tabeling

Local health officials clarify what is considered a mask less than a day after Columbia City Council approved a mask-wearing ordinance.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County gains 34 COVID-19 cases

July 7, 2020 9:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Mask ordinance could affect local economy; surrounding cities do not plan to enforce masks

July 7, 2020 12:11 PM Zola Crowder

Other Mid-Missouri municipalities are not considering mask ordinances after Columbia leaders approved one Monday night.

MU reviewing mask policy following new city ordinance

July 7, 2020 12:00 PM Zach Boetto

The school will review its mask policy after the City of Columbia approved a new mask ordinance Monday night.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council passes mask ordinance

July 6, 2020 2:49 PM Sydney Olsen

The city’s face mask order will go into effect at 5 p.m. Friday.

MONDAY UPDATES: Mid-Missouri counties gain new COVID-19 cases

July 6, 2020 8:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

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DESE to create new assessment to look at the impact of school closure on learning

July 6, 2020 9:13 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is putting together an assessment to see how the school shutdown impacted students’ learning.

Gov. Parson holds Monday afternoon briefing

July 6, 2020 1:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he is scheduled to hold a news conference Monday afternoon.

Columbia City Council to vote on face mask order

July 6, 2020 3:31 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council is set to vote on a face mask order at it’s meeting Monday.