State hopes to do mass testing in Saline, Moniteau counties over weekend
The state hopes to start mass testing of workers at plants in Saline and Moniteau counties which have been part of the sharp increases in COVID-19 cases there.
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Exurb counties breaking from urban areas on reopening plans
Leaders of counties on the edge of Missouri’s two metropolitan areas are showing an increasing urge to end business shutdowns necessitated by the coronavirus.
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COVID-19 costs local wedding industry thousands
This time of year the number of weddings is typically ramping up, but as a result of COVID-19 the industry has taken a huge hit. The impacts have been felt locally as well.
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Missouri to begin using mask disinfecting machine
A machine will begin disinfecting used N95 masks next week to help make more available during the COVID-19 battle, state officials said Wednesday.
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MU planning to reopen campus for fall semester
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri sent out an email Wednesday notifying students and staff that it is planning to hold in-person classes in the fall. Christian Basi, a spokesperson for MU, said they felt like they needed to send a note to the community to let them know the plans for coming back.
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Child care centers open as COVID-19 pandemic continues but using special guidelines
Tiger Tots Child Care has adopted recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to keep its doors open for families and children during COVID-19.
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Hairstylists pre-booking appointments while future regulations on operations remain unclear
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The salon industry is one of the many industries shut down by the COVID-19 outbreak, and many stylists are preparing for clients to return. While regulations on when or if salons will be able to open their doors remain unclear in Missouri, some stylists and salon owners have started booking appoints
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia College student tests positive for COVID-19
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Burgers’ Smokehouse suspends production after more employees test positive for COVID-19
Burgers’ Smokehouse in California announced on Wednesday that it suspended operations until next week after more employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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More federal dollars likely to come to Mid-Missouri after Senate approves billions for small business loans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the initial funds set aside for small businesses and non-profits under the federal stimulus bill ran out last week, the U.S Senate approved a $500 billion coronavirus aid bill Tuesday. Most of the funding, more than $300 billion, would go to boost a small-business payroll loan program that ran out of
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Columbia hospitals ready to gradually provide more services
Columbia’s hospitals have shown they have the capacity to handle COVID-19 cases and other needed medical procedures without being overextended, city and health care leaders said during a Tuesday news conference.
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Protesters gather at Missouri Capitol to oppose stay-at-home order
Crowds of protesters flooded an area outside the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday to push for an end to Gov. Mike Parson’s stay-at-home order.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: State prisoner tests positive for COVID-19
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City and health officials discuss possible guidance for Columbia’s reopening
The Columbia city council met Monday night to discuss several topics related to COVID-19, including guidance on reopening the city.
Continue Reading Missouri governor says he’s seeking feedback in crafting reopening guidelines
Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are set to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing in the State capitol at 3 p.m.
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VIDEO: MU Health Care doctor believes Missouri is past its peak, discusses reopening hospital
MU Health Care Dr. Mark Wakefield joined ABC 17’s Zara Barker on ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the latest efforts to battle COVID-19.
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Cole County will not extend local stay-at-home order, statewide order still in effect
Cole County Health Department Director Kristi Campbell told commissioners Tuesday that her stay-at-home order will not be extended past the 12:01 p.m. Saturday expiration date.
Continue Reading Director of health department updates Columbia City Council on stay-at-home order
The Columbia city council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. The city is encouraging people to livestream the meetings on the city’s website instead of attending in person.
Continue Reading Tuesday rally against stay-at-home orders could draw big crowd to Missouri Capitol
A spokesman for Reopen Missouri said the organization expects hundreds, if not thousands of people to attend a rally outside the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday.
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CPS officials predict no in-person summer school classes
Columbia Public Schools officials are set to discuss the outcome of summer school during a school board COVID-19 update work session Thursday.
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