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MU hopes to use CARES Act funding for students’ coronavirus arrival testing
The University of Missouri began coronavirus testing this week and has nearly 800 students signed up for appointments that begin Sunday.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri began coronavirus testing this week and has nearly 800 students signed up for appointments that begin Sunday.
Continue ReadingMU students living on campus required to test will have the opportunity with early testing available through Friday.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As doses of COVID-19 vaccines are continuing to be administered to the first phase of Missourians, health leaders are eyeing education strategies to inform the public about the vaccine. According to a poll sponsored by the Missouri Hospital Association, 58-percent of Missourians are very or somewhat likely to seek the vaccine
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Continue ReadingThe Columbia Police Department and security at Columbia Public Schools are continuing to track threats to board of education members and their families.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools teachers are working to get their classrooms ready for students again the day after a school board vote to open buildings to students next week.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson said after his inauguration Monday that the state plans to move into the next phase of its coronavirus vaccination plan next week.
Continue ReadingStudents are currently scheduled to return to in-person learning on Jan. 19. However, that could change when the Columbia Board of Education meets Monday night.
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Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Columbia Board of Education discussed the idea of returning to the classroom amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parents and teachers have different opinions about the issue. The Columbia Board of Education voted 5-2 for students to return to in-class sessions in a hybrid model. Elementary school and pre-k will return to
Continue ReadingJoe Biden on Monday received the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine on camera, as part of an effort by the President-elect’s incoming administration to reassure the country of the safety of the vaccines.
Continue Reading“We have seen some challenging days together, but when it is hard to find the light, sometimes all you need is a spark to get the fire going again.”
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News This Morning.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state health department reported more than 2,700 new COVID-19 cases in Missouri on Sunday morning. MDHSS also added 4 new deaths. The additions bring the total COVID-19 case count to 423,327 and death count to 5,948. 2,700 people are currently hospitalized with the virus in Missouri.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state health department reported more than 3,800 new COVID-19 cases in Missouri on Saturday morning. MDHSS also added 32 new deaths. The additions bring the total COVID-19 case count to 416,758 and death count to 5,912. 2,831 people are currently hospitalized with the virus in Missouri.
Continue ReadingHealth care providers and some long term care facility employees have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19. Some local health care providers with University of Missouri Health Care are using their phones to reports information to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As vaccine distribution continues across Mid-Missouri, a small group of Columbia Public Schools employees are able to sign up for a shot. A spokeswoman for the district confirmed that 216 employees are now able to sign up to receive a vaccine from Boone Hospital. Those eligible are school nurses and special education
Continue ReadingHealth department Director Kristi Campbell said SSM St. Mary’s in Jefferson City redistributed 100 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to the department.
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