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MONDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri continues free COVID-19 community testing across state

January 18, 2021 9:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Missouri launches Tier 2 of Phase 1B to begin vaccinating those at high risk of catching COVID-19.

State launches Phase 1B Tier 2 coronavirus vaccinations

January 18, 2021 5:46 AM Zach Boetto

People in Tier 2 of Missouri’s vaccination Phase 1B can start getting vaccinated Monday.

Boone County health officials expect more coronavirus cases as university students return

January 18, 2021 11:24 AM Zola Crowder

University of Missouri students help power a surge in Boone County’s coronavirus cases as the fall semester began last year.

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

January 17, 2021 2:23 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior services reported 1,350 new COVID-19 cases Sunday.

Columbia, Jefferson City observe Martin Luther King Jr. day

January 17, 2021 5:02 AM Ben Fein

City building and services will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day, in both Columbia and Jefferson City.

The state health department reported 2,011 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State adds another 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

January 16, 2021 7:38 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Chariton County Health Center reported one new COVID-19 case Saturday. There have been 752 cases within the county. On Saturday there were 57 active cases of the virus. The county has reported 16 COVID-19 related deaths. ORIGINAL: The state health department reported 2,011 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. It brings

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fourth death this week, 65th overall

January 15, 2021 11:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Biden outlines plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to Americans

January 15, 2021 3:10 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden said Friday that administering 100 million shots in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus plan.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with the health order extension?

January 15, 2021 1:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services extended coronavirus health orders for the city and county Thursday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cooper County reports five COVID-19 deaths in weekly post

January 14, 2021 9:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Substitute teacher issue remains as Columbia Public Schools returns to in-person classes

January 14, 2021 12:57 PM Chanel Porter

Middle and high school students have not been in the classroom since last spring, when the coronavirus pandemic started.

How to avoid coronavirus vaccine scams over the phone

January 14, 2021 2:40 PM Zola Crowder

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout against fraudsters peddling phony treatments, phishing schemes and other attempts for people to steal your money or personal information.

Missouri enters next phase of vaccination plan; Boone County begins to vaccinate Phase 1B Tier 1

January 14, 2021 1:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

Phase 1B Tier 1 begins Thursday and that Tier 2 will start on Monday.

Poll: Columbia, Jefferson City-area residents are less likely to get vaccinated

January 14, 2021 12:28 PM Victoria Bragg

According to the poll, 36% of residents are very likely to get vaccinated, 14% are somewhat likely and 46% said they are not likely to take the vaccine.

White House’s ‘red zone’ report recommends Missouri speed up vaccinations

January 14, 2021 4:42 AM Ben Fein

The White House released the latest ‘red zone’ report for the Show-Me state, showing Missouri trending in the wrong direction in most categories.

Planning underway for public rollout of coronavirus vaccinations in Boone County

January 13, 2021 1:56 PM Molly Stawinoga

The coronavirus pandemic is not the first time Mid-Missouri health officials have had to prepare for mass vaccinations.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Two mid-Missouri counties report COVID-19 related deaths

January 13, 2021 9:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Lake area nursing home to start giving coronavirus vaccine to residents and workers

January 13, 2021 2:42 PM Meghan Drakas

Arrowhead Senior Living Community is scheduled to give out doses of coronavirus vaccine to its residents and staff starting Thursday.

Kansas City and Jackson County ease dining restrictions

January 13, 2021 7:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bars and restaurants in Kansas City, Missouri, and its surrounding county will be allowed to stay open a little later, but that doesn’t mean that officials are comfortable that the coronavirus pandemic is starting to ease. Mayor Quinton Lucas announced during a news conference Wednesday that bars and restaurants can

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Mid-Missouri college preparing for students to return to campus as coronavirus pandemic continues

January 13, 2021 3:14 PM Victoria Bragg

Local colleges and universities are welcoming students back to campus for the spring semester with new COVID-19 safety requirements.