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SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports first case of COVID-19 variant

February 6, 2021 1:53 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,004 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. There have been 465,448 cases reported in Missouri.

Cole County vaccinates over 2,000 residents during event

February 5, 2021 9:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A mass vaccination site wrapped up in Jefferson City. The event was held at the LINC. According to Cole County Health Director Kristi Campbell, the health department vaccinated around 2,000 people, which was their goal. There were some no-shows so health officials called people on their backup list who are eligible.

MU Health Care preparing to vaccinate another 2,000 people Saturday

February 5, 2021 8:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care is gearing up to vaccinate 2,000 people tomorrow at Faurot Field. More than 2,000 people were vaccinated with the first shot of Moderna’s vaccine yesterday. MU plans to host another clinic the week of February 15th but organizers are still deciding what exact day that will be. They are

FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia city officials to provide community briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon

February 5, 2021 11:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Coronavirus vaccine providers say registration remains the most efficient way to get the shot

February 5, 2021 12:31 PM Chanel Porter

Mid-Missouri medical providers say filling out their vaccine surveys is still the way to go.

All appointments booked for Jefferson City mass vaccination clinic

February 5, 2021 5:30 AM Ben Fein

The state teamed up with the Missouri National Guard and Department of Health and Senior Services to host a mass vaccination clinic in Jefferson City on Friday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the next round of COVID relief include $1,400 checks?

February 5, 2021 2:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are backing a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package that would include $1,400 checks for most individuals.

MU Health pharmacy head and Boone County Health Department spokeswoman answer coronavirus questions

February 5, 2021 12:06 AM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care held its first mass vaccination clinic today giving over 2,000 people their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. ABC 17 News spoke with MU Health pharmacy head Brad Myers and Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services spokeswoman Sara Humm today and they answered questions live on air about

Contingency plans in place to avoid wasting vaccine doses in Cole County, state

February 4, 2021 6:11 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As Cole County is preparing for its first mass vaccination clinic Friday, plans are in place to avoid wasting any of the “valuable resources.” The mass vaccination event will be at the Linc in Jefferson City. It starts at 8 a.m. and is by appointment only. All of the appointments have

MU Health vaccinates over 2,000 in first coronavirus shot clinic

February 4, 2021 5:15 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) At 3 p.m. Thursday, MU Health vaccinated 1,300 people so far at its mass vaccination clinic at Faurot Field. The hospital vaccinated 2,056 people by the end of day Thursday and plans to vaccinate another 2,000 people on Saturday. Brad Myers the Executive Director of Pharmacy and Lab Services at the University

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 71st COVID-19 related death; 8th day in a row of double digit new COVID-19 cases

February 4, 2021 8:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Governor, Missouri health director warn against jumping in coronavirus vaccine line

February 4, 2021 11:43 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s top health official said Thursday that he reprimanded a health care provider for giving coronavirus vaccine shots to people who were not eligible to get them under the state’s vaccination plan.

Columbia shelters prepare for extreme weekend cold

February 4, 2021 11:56 AM Chanel Porter

Local shelters are taking extra steps to make sure that people are provided a space through the weekend as Mid-Missouri enters temperatures in single digits.

WATCH: Cole County health officials give update on pandemic, vaccination clinic

February 4, 2021 9:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

Thursday morning Cole County health officials gave updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and an upcoming coronavirus vaccination event.

Mass vaccination event to begin at Faurot Field Thursday

February 4, 2021 5:15 AM Ben Fein

MU Health Care’s mass vaccination event is set to begin at 7 a.m. on Thursday and will aim to vaccinate 2,000 people.

Missouri House health committee holds DHSS leaders accountable on equitable distribution of coronavirus vaccine

February 3, 2021 4:28 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives’ health committee members grilled leaders with questions about the pandemic, many focusing on the equitable distribution of the life-saving vaccine. The Health and Mental Health Policy Committee heard an update from Dr. Randall Williams Wednesday at a hearing at 4 p.m. A similar hearing about the

Missourians traveling across county lines in order to get the coronavirus vaccine

February 3, 2021 7:54 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Local health departments say they have received inquiries about the coronavirus vaccine from people all across the state. Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that it does not have enough vaccine doses available to vaccinate first-dose patients. The department has struggled with vaccine availability since receiving its first

Missouri bill to limit virus-related lawsuits advances

February 3, 2021 8:27 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have advanced a bill that would shield hospitals, manufacturers and other businesses from lawsuits over alleged wrongdoing during the coronavirus pandemic. Senators gave the measure initial approval Wednesday after hours of debate and negotiations. Proponents say hospitals and manufacturers that stepped up to make masks shouldn’t be penalized for

MU Health prepares Faurot Field site ahead of coronavirus vaccination clinic

February 3, 2021 11:39 AM Meghan Drakas

University of Missouri Health Care will provide an advanced look at his coronavirus vaccination setup at Faurot Field ahead of a public clinic that starts Thursday.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Miller County Health Center to partner with Lake Regional Health Systems for vaccine clinics

February 3, 2021 6:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

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