Coronavirus Archives

Local child care provider adjusts to changing capacity restrictions

March 20, 2020 4:34 PM Amber Tabeling

A local child care company is making changes after the state relaxed some of the child capacity restrictions Thursday.

DogMaster Distillery producing hand sanitizer during COVID-19 pandemic

March 20, 2020 1:57 PM Brittany Wiley

DogMaster Distillery is working to produce hand sanitizer for the Columbia Police Department, Boone County Health Department and City of Columbia during the coronavirus pandemic.

Callaway County officials discuss first COVID-19 case

Williams Woods screening students after COVID-19 positive test

March 20, 2020 10:01 AM Matthew Sanders

A student at William Woods University in Fulton has tested positive for COVID-19, the university said in a message posted on its website.

Gov. Parson announces 47 test positive for COVID-19 in Missouri

March 20, 2020 9:22 AM Matt Ragsdale

Parson’s tweet shows there are 11 more confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Missouri since Thursday, March 19.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce works to help small businesses affected by COVID-19

March 19, 2020 6:55 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has worked to take steps to help get assistance for small businesses feeling the impacts of COVID-19.

THURSDAY UPDATES: At least 36 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Missouri

March 19, 2020 9:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

Daily updates on developments in Mid-Missouri related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Mike Parson and Dr. Randall Williams

State addresses child care needs amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 19, 2020 9:21 PM Katie Greathouse

The Missouri Department of Health and Social Services said it took steps Thursday to help child care providers and families during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Local lab able to test more than 700 COVID-19 kits daily

March 19, 2020 6:44 PM Zach Boetto

GeneTrait Laboratories, a subsidiary of PTC Laboratories, is working alongside Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care in testing for COVID-19.

Shoppers at high risk for COVID-19 benefit from stores’ special early hours

March 19, 2020 11:41 AM Amber Tabeling

Shoppers vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19 said Thursday morning that a store’s special early shopping hour helped them find supplies.

The Quarry offering free lunches for students amid COVID-19 outbreak

March 19, 2020 6:05 PM Brittany Wiley

The Quarry restaurant in Columbia is offering free lunches for students who are out of school due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Two more test positive for COVID-19 in Boone County

March 19, 2020 4:38 PM Lucas Geisler

A patient at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Columbia tested positive Wednesday for COVID-19.

Cole County health officials prohibit gatherings of more than 10 people

March 19, 2020 3:32 PM Matthew Sanders

Officials with the Cole County Health Department announced they will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. to update the community about new public guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Parson defends decision not to close business as COVID-19 spreads

March 19, 2020 1:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday defended his decision not to order businesses to close to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Primary care doctors move toward online visits as COVID-19 spreads, hospitals limit services

March 19, 2020 12:33 PM Connor Hirsch

While hospitals are prepping for a large number of patients because of the COVID-19 outbreak, smaller primary care doctors’ offices are taking steps to ensure everyone gets the care they need.

Pulaski County health officials confirm first case of COVID-19

March 19, 2020 2:42 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Pulaski County Health Department announced Thursday it confirmed the county’s first case of COVID-19.

State provides resources to victims of coronavirus-related scams

March 19, 2020 10:42 AM Joe McLean

State officials warn the crisis of COVID-19 presents an opportunity for scammers to prey upon vulnerable Missouri citizens.

Local hospitals open drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites

March 18, 2020 4:08 PM Zach Boetto

Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care opened the first drive-thru novel coronavirus testing sites in Mid-Missouri on Wednesday.

Grocery stores adjust hours to fight against COVID-19 shortages

March 18, 2020 10:56 AM Amber Tabeling

Many chain grocery stores are adjusting their hours in an attempt to ensure the shelves are restocked and full for customers amid runs on products connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ameren Missouri to provide $1 million in energy assistance

March 19, 2020 7:42 AM Brittany Wiley

Ameren Missouri announced Thursday that it will provide $1 million in energy assistance to customers across the state.

Officers and other emergency responders prepare for possible exposure to COVID-19

Emergency responders prep for possible COVID-19 exposure

March 18, 2020 10:42 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the number of cases of COVID-19 in Missouri continues to climb, emergency responders are preparing for the possibility of exposure. The director of Missouri’s Department of Public Safety, Sandy Karsten, said at a news conference Wednesday that large orders or protective equipment for responders is on its way to the