Coronavirus Archives

Mexico business owner delivering sack lunches during COVID-19 pandemic

March 30, 2020 11:32 AM Brittany Wiley

The owner of Dugout Bar & Grill in Mexico, Missouri, is packing and delivering sack lunches to the community.

Emergency declaration puts teeth in Jefferson City stay-at-home order

March 30, 2020 11:08 AM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City officials say an emergency declaration signed Friday by Mayor Carrie Tergin expands the options for charging violators of a stay-at-home order.

SUNDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 cases up to 24 in Cole County, Maries County reports first case of virus

March 29, 2020 9:51 AM Molly Stawinoga

Live updates on COVID-19 in mid-Missouri.

Dem leader 12th Missouri COVID-19 death; case growth slows

March 30, 2020 8:56 AM Associated Press

A Democratic Party leader in western Missouri has died after contracting COVID-19.

Columbia teachers prep for “brand new” way of teaching after spring break

March 29, 2020 5:42 PM Connor Hirsch

With stay-at-home orders in place across Mid-Missouri hoping to slow the spread of COVID-19, school is already looking a lot different for students and teachers.

CPS offering free meals, internet hotspots for students

March 29, 2020 7:26 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Public Schools plans to start up its Grab-and-Go meal service Monday.

Trucking industry getting assistance from all corners amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

March 28, 2020 7:55 PM Zach Boetto

Governor Parson and the Missouri Department of Transportation are offering special permits and extended hours to truckers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The volume of goods that are being transported, particularly to grocery stores right now is unfathomable, its 2-3 times the Christmas rush, Black Friday type volume,” said Tom Crawford, President and CEO of

SATURDAY UPDATES: Mexico authorities say middle school students, staff possibly exposed to coronavirus

March 28, 2020 10:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for the latest COVID-19 coverage.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Parson daily COVID-19 briefing

March 28, 2020 2:56 PM Sydney Olsen

As of Saturday, the state health department said at least 838 state residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

Jefferson City Firefighters volunteering ahead of stay-at-home order

March 28, 2020 11:55 AM Ben Fein

Volunteers with the fire department were at a Jefferson City Hy-Vee this morning. Off-duty fire crews were helping elderly citizens shop and handing out hand sanitizer at the door.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City Animal Shelter closed to public in light of stay-at-home order

March 27, 2020 8:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.

EMA official: Tornado trumps coronavirus in emergency situations

March 27, 2020 11:11 AM Joe McLean

If a tornado or other severe weather event hits, emergency officials say those in the path of the storm should stay where they are, even if doing so breaks social distancing guidelines.

Cole County officials sign stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19

March 27, 2020 4:22 PM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County Health Department will hold a news conference at 5 p.m.

University of Missouri slows hiring and pay raises in response to COVID-19 pandemic

March 27, 2020 2:35 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri System has instituted a freeze on hiring and pay raises to brace for financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parson says Guard activation ‘not about martial law’

March 27, 2020 2:25 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said 670 people have tested positive for novel coronavirus in the state as of Friday afternoon.

CPS ready to give out meals after spring break

March 27, 2020 11:22 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools is set to provide its students with meals starting Monday as in-person classes have been canceled to COVID-19.

Missouri records 9th virus death; another nursing home hit

March 27, 2020 9:20 AM Associated Press

Missouri has recorded its ninth coronavirus death as the outbreak continues to spread, hitting nursing homes particularly hard.

Columbia lab responsible for one-third of COVID-19 testing across Missouri

March 26, 2020 10:26 PM Zach Boetto

A private Columbia laboratory is now assisting numerous hospitals across Missouri and out-of-state with COVID-19 testing.

Missouri seeking unemployment, mental health help in federal disaster declaration

March 26, 2020 8:17 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state needs federal help to keep up with a crush of unemployment claims, according to the governor’s request for a federal disaster declaration. ABC 17 News obtained the request sent by Gov. Mike Parson on March 23 to President Donald Trump to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. The request asks

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County health officials report 12 COVID-19 cases

March 26, 2020 8:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.