Coronavirus Archives

Columbia residents print face shields for first responders

April 14, 2020 5:43 PM Sydney Olsen

Two Columbia residents are working together to provide face shields for first responders, nursing homes and others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 impacts Columbia tourism, nightlife

April 14, 2020 6:59 PM Zach Boetto

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting tourism and the economy in Columbia as a stay-at-home order remains in effect, according to local tourism officials.

COVID-19 could impact fall enrollment, local business

April 14, 2020 7:32 PM Ben Fein

Representatives with the University met in an online town hall earlier today to discuss cuts expected to be made to Mizzou in the coming months.

Stay-at-home order may stifle domestic violence reporting, sheriff fears

April 14, 2020 3:31 PM Joe McLean

Some law enforcement officials say they haven’t necessarily seen more domestic violence cases but they worry about reporting.

University of Missouri System cuts to deal with COVID-19 will have wide-ranging effects

April 14, 2020 9:42 AM Matt Ragsdale

The announcement included a decision on layoffs, restructuring and other cost-saving measures would be made by April 30.

COVID-19 pandemic highlights lack of internet and technology access in rural school districts

April 14, 2020 5:08 PM Connor Hirsch

As school districts are forced to keep their doors shut across the state for the rest of the academic year, remote learning has become the new normal.

Hallsville School District adapts to remote learning

April 14, 2020 4:18 PM Amber Tabeling

Hallsville School District is focusing on flexible learning opportunities, authentic experiences at home and sustaining high-quality teacher-student relationships while schools are closed because of COVID-19.

Missouri to receive 200k new N95 masks after recall

April 14, 2020 2:17 PM Matthew Sanders

The state is set to receive 200,000 N95 masks Tuesday night, a day after officials said they had to recall a shipment of another type of mask.

Columbia Regional Airport travel down due to COVID-19

April 14, 2020 5:24 AM Brittany Wiley

Numbers for the month of March show travel at Columbia Regional Airport was down nearly 50 percent from the same time last year.

State recalls thousands of protective masks for safety concerns

April 13, 2020 1:32 PM Matthew Sanders

State officials are asking first responders send back thousands of masks out of safety concerns.

Columbia school board discusses pay for school bus drivers

April 13, 2020 4:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia School Board will meet for the first time tonight since Governor Mike Parson announced Missouri schools will not hold in-person classes through the remainder of the school year.

Jefferson City School district polling students, parents on graduation preference

April 13, 2020 5:55 PM Connor Hirsch

The Jefferson City Board of Education will meet Monday for the first time since Gov. Mike Parson made the decision to close school buildings across the state for the rest of the school year to fight COVID-19.

Boone Hospital Center will rely on guidance, data to resume normal operations

April 13, 2020 5:47 PM Molly Stawinoga

Boone Hospital Center said it will take time before it is able to return to operations as normal.

Chamber of Commerce polling Jefferson City area businesses on COVID-19 impact

April 13, 2020 12:56 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce is working to gauge how local businesses are shouldering the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home orders.

Projections show a possible shortage of ICU beds in Missouri during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia hospitals have availability in ICU beds, plans to expand in case of surge

April 13, 2020 3:33 PM Molly Stawinoga

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation projects Missouri will see its peak need for hospital resources on April 25 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

MONDAY UPDATES: MUPD says officer hospitalized for COVID-19

April 13, 2020 11:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Daily updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in central Missouri.

Economic impact payments: Who is eligible and how are they distributed?

April 13, 2020 5:31 PM Brittany Wiley

A quick guide to coronavirus economic stimulus payouts to individuals.

WATCH: CPS Superintendent talks graduation, summer school plans

April 13, 2020 8:57 AM Zara Barker

Stiepleman said the district is waiting on more direction from the state to figure out how it should handle summer school plans.

Columbia business owners open tabs at local eateries hoping to boost sales

April 12, 2020 5:39 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rock small businesses across the country, many locals have decided to step in to help local eateries weather the storm. The financial impact of the coronavirus has devastated restaurants. Data from the National Restaurant Association shows the industry has lost 3 million jobs and $25 billion

SUNDAY UPDATES: Three new cases of COVID-19 in Boone County

April 12, 2020 2:21 PM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 2:18 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has reported 79 cases of COVID-19 in Boone County. That is a jump up three cases from 76 cases Saturday. The county currently has 14 active cases of the virus. Sixty four people have recovered from the virus so far.