FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County adds 54 new coronavirus cases
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MSHSAA talks COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Friday Night Football
The Missouri State High School Activities Association released guidance ahead of fall sports and activities beginning for high schools across the state.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports Mid-Missouri leading 137th coronavirus death; 4th death this week
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Columbia kinders head back to school Thursday as national enrollment surge is expected
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools kindergartners start school Thursday in-seat and nationwide officials are expecting a surge in students this year. Some school districts across the United States even started hiring additional teachers in anticipation of one of the largest kindergarten classes ever. Across the country, many school districts saw significant drops in kindergarten
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has FDA approval changed your opinion of the coronavirus vaccine?
Officials hope the move will convince some skeptics who said they hadn’t gotten the shot because it wasn’t fully approved to be vaccinated. However, many skeptics continue to cite other reasons for not getting the jab.
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Gov. Parson announces first ‘MO VIP’ winners
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson’s office announced the first round of MO VIP winners Wednesday. MO VIP is the state’s vaccine incentive program offering $10,000 cash to adults chosen and a $10,000 scholarship for adolescents chosen. “They were on the fence about whether or not to get vaccinated and, and this was kind of
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri expands COVID-19 treatment for high-risk individuals
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Fulton Public Schools starts class Wednesday with COVID-19 precautions in place
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Students at Fulton Public Schools are heading back to the classroom Wednesday with some COVID-19 precautions in place. Fulton Public Schools return planDownload Masks According to the districts plan, masks are not required, but highly encouraged for students and staff when social distancing is not possible. However, masks are required on buses
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Moberly starts school year with new COVID-19 return plan
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moberly School District kicked off the 2021-22 school year Tuesday with a plan in place to safely return to in-person learning. Moberly Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services PlanDownload Masks According to Moberly’s Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (SRCSP), masks are not required
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone school board to review coronavirus plan Thursday
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Missouri attorney general sues Columbia Public Schools over mask mandate
Schmitt, a Republican who is also running for U.S. Senate, said in a news release Tuesday that Columbia Public School’s mask requirement for all students and staff is unreasonable because few children are infected with coronavirus. Schmitt also claims that wearing masks shows only a marginal benefit in fighting the spread of coronavirus.
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Columbia Public Schools returns with COVID-19 precautions in place
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is set to return for the 2021-22 school year on Tuesday with multiple COVID-19 precautions in place. CPS is welcoming back close to 19,000 students and nearly 3,000 employees at their 42 buildings on Tuesday. Masks According to the district’s website, masks are required indoors for students, staff and
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you satisfied with your school’s coronavirus plan?
Some schools are requiring masks indoors at all times, while others are only requiring them in limited settings or not at all.
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Centralia mother battles COVID-19 during pregnancy
At 31 weeks pregnant, 24-year-old Madeline Sweezer of Centralia tested positive for COVID-19.
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Universities and hospitals will not mandate vaccines amid FDA approval
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. health officials are hopeful the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer “Comirnaty” vaccine will encourage more people to get vaccinated and mandate vaccines. Some local Mid-Missouri universities and hospitals have no plans to mandate employee and student vaccines amid the approval. Universities University leaders told KMIZ they will continue to encourage vaccination
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MONDAY UPDATES: Second “MO VIP” drawing entry deadline is Wednesday
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Southern Boone School District holds COVID-19 plan meeting
Officials will answer questions about Southern Boone School District’s COVID-19 plan at a meeting Monday.
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FDA grants full approval to Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, opening door to more vaccine mandates
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for people age 16 and older. This is the first coronavirus vaccine approved by the FDA, and is expected to open the door to more vaccine mandates.
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Jefferson City School District returns to the classroom Monday with COVID-19 protocols in place
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District returns to the classroom on Monday with COVID-19 protocols and precautions in place. In the district’s return plan for the school year, JC Schools outlined the importance of social distancing, hand-washing, staying home when sick, and the importance of wearing a mask and getting vaccinated. Watch
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you feel safe going to concerts during a coronavirus surge?
The moves are reminiscent of last year, when most public gatherings were shut down as the pandemic gained strength. However, many venues are pushing ahead with events. Some require proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test for entry.
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