WATCH: Cole County leaders hold coronavirus briefing
Officials have scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m.
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Continue ReadingAn advisory panel to the FDA endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine during a day-long meeting Thursday.
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Continue ReadingA U.S. government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak.
Continue ReadingAccording to the Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, the first to get the vaccine will be patient facing health care workers and long-term care facilities.
Continue ReadingU.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday he will introduce a bill to provide $1,200 checks to individuals for coronavirus relief.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food and Drug Administration is meeting Thursday to discuss red flags and oversights of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine. The FDA has been working to understand what happened with the allergic reactions from the Pfizer vaccine, which was reported in the U.K. on Wednesday. In a press release from the FDA, it
Continue ReadingThe coronavirus epidemic and restrictions on businesses have hit the U.S. economy hard, leading to tough times for many households.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission has announced its plan for the remaining portion of the $21.1 million in CARES Act funding. Boone County has received more than $40 million in funding requests and is set to approve at least a dozen CARES Act funding request Thursday and four funding requests next Tuesday. Leaders
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Continue ReadingThe communicable disease coordinator for the Cole County Health Department Chezney Schulte said once the vaccine makes it to the area, health care providers and long-term care facilities will be the focus.
Continue ReadingThe Parker Millard Funeral Home held a press conference Wednesday morning to update the community on how it is handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Housing Development Commission announced a new program, the Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program, which will provide assistance to property owners and renters in Missouri who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingOnline sales have been on a steady increase each holiday season as more shoppers take advantage of low prices and convenience.
Continue ReadingAccording to the latest White House ‘red zone’ report, obtained by ABC News, 95 counties in Missouri are currently in the “red zone,” including Boone, Cole and Callaway counties.
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Continue ReadingColumbia Regional Airport released flight numbers for the month of November on Tuesday which showed a major drop from the previous year. Despite the challenges the airport has faced due to the Coronavirus pandemic, COU is confident things will bounce back.
Continue ReadingFor nearly nine months the COVID-19 pandemic has been crushing health care workers mentally and physically.
Continue ReadingHeidi Lucas, director of the Missouri Nurses Association, told ABC 17 News she’s concerned that once the vaccine is available to the public there will be a shortage of nurses and staff who are qualified to administer it.
Continue ReadingU.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
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