Coronavirus Archives

COVID-19 Congressional Town Hall to air Thursday on FOX

May 5, 2020 6:05 PM Matthew Sanders

FOX 22 will air a COVID-19 town hall featuring Missouri’s congressional delegation Thursday night.

TUESDAY UPDATES: MUPD officer who tested positive for COVID-19 released from hospital

May 5, 2020 12:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic and Mid-Missouri.

Missouri officials say COVID-19 projections come from industry, academia

May 5, 2020 2:38 PM Matthew Sanders

The director of Missouri’s Medicaid program sought to clarify Tuesday how the state is getting COVID-19 case projections and how those estimates are used.

Columbia Public Schools’ fall plans complicated by COVID-19 uncertainties

May 5, 2020 12:56 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools continues to work through many different scenarios to figure out what the 2020-2021 school year will look like.

Municipal election still faces COVID-19 challenges after being postponed

May 5, 2020 12:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Boone County clerk said Tuesday that municipal elections could still have issues after they were postponed because of COVID-19.

WATCH: MU Health Care prepared for but not expecting a surge in COVID-19 cases

May 5, 2020 9:58 AM Zara Barker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Health Care’s Dr. Mark Wakefield joined ABC 17’s Zara Barker live during the morning newscasts Tuesday. Wakefield talked about MU Health Care’s latest efforts to battle the spread of COVID-19 but also return to somewhat of a new normal. He said MU Health Care is prepared for a surge

Columbia COVID-19 budget changes get initial approval

May 5, 2020 9:28 AM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved proposed changes to the budget Monday to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic’s strain on the economy. The city expects a 7 percent reduction in revenue for the general fund. The city predicts a 10 percent reduction in sales tax alone. City staff has recommended making a 7

City council gives initial approval for budget changes due to COVID-19

May 4, 2020 4:14 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will discuss the impact COVID-19 has taken on the city budget Monday.

MONDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City Council extends four emergency proclamations

May 4, 2020 5:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

VIDEO: Mayor Brian Treece talks about COVID-19 reopening order on its first day in force

May 4, 2020 5:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece took questions from ABC 17 News on Monday before the city council’s pre-council meeting.

Jefferson City fitness studio reopens with caution

May 4, 2020 4:23 PM Amber Tabeling

A Jefferson City fitness studio reopened along with many other Cole County businesses Monday, as restrictions for the state and county lessened.

Missouri governor says COVID-19 case jump should be viewed in context

May 4, 2020 2:31 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson pointed to large-scale testing at a COVID-19 hot spot as a major reason for a jump in COVID-19 cases on the day Missouri reopened for business.

Columbia bar changes operations to reopen under COVID-19 order

May 4, 2020 2:24 PM Molly Stawinoga

Boone County’s newest order does not let bars reopen.

Boone County reopen order more strict than state order

May 3, 2020 6:21 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri and Boone County have new reopen orders going into effect Monday morning at midnight. There are not many differences between the two, however, the Boone County reopen order is more strict on allowing businesses to reopen. Cole County has been following statewide guidelines since April 25 and will

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reporting new death from COVID-19

May 3, 2020 3:58 PM Sydney Olsen

The Morgan County Health Center confirmed a fifth case of COVID-19 Sunday.

Mobile COVID-19 testing will be available to Boone County residents

May 3, 2020 7:08 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has partnered with the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, Boone Hospital, and MU Healthcare to increase testing for COVID-19.

Columbia Mall set to reopen select stores Tuesday

May 3, 2020 4:10 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Mall will reopen Tuesday May 5 after being closed due to COVID-19.

New Boone County order lets many businesses open Monday

May 3, 2020 7:34 AM Ben Fein

Boone County is implementing a new order that goes into effect at 12 a.m. Monday, which includes a framework for most businesses to reopen in some capacity.

Columbia cafe and pub looking to federal government for guidelines

May 2, 2020 9:34 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia cafe and pub decided to have a pop-up event in order to get a feel for what it will be like to reopen when the stay home order is lifted. Lydia Melton, the owner of Gunter Hans says the federal government granted the cafe and pub a loan from the

SATURDAY UPDATES: More than 8,000 COVID-19 cases in Missouri

May 2, 2020 5:42 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting 7,835 cases of COVID-19 in the state.