Coronavirus Archives

Columbia bars prepare for first weekend with normal hours of operation

March 5, 2021 4:53 PM Victoria Bragg

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department this week released a revised county health order that relaxes some of the restrictions on businesses.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 12 new coronavirus cases

March 5, 2021 9:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Some Missourians travel hundreds of miles for Cooper County emergency vaccine clinic

March 5, 2021 3:24 PM Zola Crowder

A two-day vaccine clinic at the Isle of Capri Casino Hotel in Booneville left the Cooper County Health Department with 330 extra doses of coronavirus vaccine.

Pharmacies prepare for consistent shipments of coronavirus vaccines

March 5, 2021 12:28 PM Chanel Porter

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday that 15% of Missouri’s weekly vaccine allotment will be sent to pharmacies.

CPS reports lowest case rate ahead of vote on five-day-a-week in-person learning

March 5, 2021 5:47 AM Ben Fein

The CPS Board of Education is set to discuss and vote on a motion that would bring students back to the classroom, full time.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should everyone get the full coronavirus stimulus payment?

March 5, 2021 2:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Many congressional Democrats have pushed for most adults to get $1,400 apiece from the new coronavirus stimulus package, with payments phasing out at higher income levels.

ABC 17 News March 4 COVID-19 Roundtable discussion

March 4, 2021 8:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In the March 4 roundtable, the topics discussed were about the efficacy and availability of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Also how health organizations are planning to use the doses and how this vaccine could be a game-changer in the pandemic. ABC 17 News spoke with MU Health Pharmacy Director Brad Myers

Boone Hospital vaccinated up to 1,000 people at Columbia Mall

March 4, 2021 10:01 AM Meghan Drakas

Boone Hospital Center officials are set to vaccinate 1,000 people with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine on Thursday.

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services assistant director says outside counties are contributing to the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Boone.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 26 new COVID-19 cases; active cases below 100

March 4, 2021 8:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia bars and restaurants happy for extended business hours under new health order

March 4, 2021 2:45 PM Zola Crowder

The new Columbia/Boone County health order is officially in effect with several changes in place for bars, restaurants and large gatherings.

Missouri to step up coronavirus vaccinations via pharmacies

March 4, 2021 11:28 AM Chanel Porter

Missouri will begin next week to give part of its weekly coronavirus vaccine allocation to pharmacies to boost the number of doses reaching underserved areas.

Jefferson City Diocese tells Catholics to use any coronavirus shot that is available

March 4, 2021 11:06 AM Victoria Bragg

The Catholic bishop in Jefferson City and the city’s Catholic hospital are encouraging residents to get any coronavirus shot that is available.

Boone County to loosen restrictions on bars, restaurants Thursday

March 4, 2021 5:56 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia issued a new health order Monday that is set to go into place at noon on Thursday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with Texas lifting its coronavirus restrictions?

March 4, 2021 3:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced this week that the state was rolling back all of its coronavirus restrictions.

Plans for educator vaccinations in Boone County will depend on supply of doses

March 3, 2021 6:52 PM Connor Hirsch

After the state announced plans to move into tier 3 of its vaccination plan on March 15, school districts and health leaders are looking at how to get educators vaccinated.

Third-party site claims to help secure coronavirus shot appointments

March 3, 2021 1:42 PM Meghan Drakas

With more people than coronavirus vaccines available, third-party websites are offering help to individuals trying to schedule an appointment.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Boone County report single-digit COVID-19 case increases

March 3, 2021 9:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia Black community hopes for more vaccination events in comfortable settings

March 3, 2021 12:22 PM Chanel Porter

The Columbia/Boone County health department hosted a vaccination clinic on Wednesday at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church to reach members of Columbia’s Black community.

Report: Urban areas struggle to vaccinate eligible Missourians

March 3, 2021 1:50 PM Zola Crowder

Mass vaccination sites are underway across Mid-Missouri and some clinics are ending up with large amounts of extra vaccine doses.

State education department requests districts to provide staff vaccination plans

March 3, 2021 11:03 AM Victoria Bragg

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is set to host a webinar Wednesday with the state health department to discuss vaccination plans for educators.