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COVID-19 cases strain Jefferson City hospital resources; St. Mary’s ICU pushed to its limit
A doctor representing St. Mary’s Hospital said the hospital intensive care unit was over capacity for three days this week.
Continue ReadingA doctor representing St. Mary’s Hospital said the hospital intensive care unit was over capacity for three days this week.
Continue ReadingThe district had a similar discussion in October and board members decided to table the conversation.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson asked state residents to wear masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. He followed up the call to Missourians by saying masks and the vaccine won’t be mandated. Parson did release a statewide public health warning, which outlines new guidance for local communities to
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Continue ReadingColumbia Public Works and Boone County Road and Bridge have been preparing for winter weather and the work that comes along with it.
Continue ReadingAs COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, mid-Missouri health officials are pleading with residents to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday safely.
Continue ReadingWhile some jobs can be moved remote, law enforcement officers have to be out in the field. Lieutenant David Williams with the Jefferson City Police said this is something they have been dealing with since the beginning of the pandemic.
Continue ReadingThe president of Columbia College will step down at the beginning of December, citing a need to be with family in New York state as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is the hub for a new research project aimed at understanding how the human body’s immune system responds to the virus that causes COVID-19 post-infection. Students, faculty and staff who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the past have been asked to participate in the study
Continue ReadingSeveral hospitals ABC 17 News spoke with reported dozens of employees either quarantining because of possible exposure to the novel coronavirus or contracting the virus itself.
Continue ReadingVERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) The Morgan County R-II Board of Education approved a mask mandate at Monday night at their school board meeting for the district. Officials say this mandate will be for Pre-K through 12th grade. Superintendent Dr. L. Steve Barnes says, “In the event that we moved back to Category 1, with less restrictions,
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Continue ReadingThe Columbia Police Department, like every other department, is being impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Continue ReadingThis year presents different challenges for both public works departments, but of the major concerns both are working to address is staffing issues related to COVID-19
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting an additional 42 COVID-19 related deaths after analyzing death certificates in the state’s disease surveillance system. Officials say these 42 deaths will be added to Tuesday’s dashboard update. DHSS had been doing these updates on Friday causing a spike of deaths on
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Continue ReadingColumbia and Boone County leaders are keeping an eye on COVID-19 numbers to decide what restrictions need to be in place in order to keep people safe.
Continue ReadingThe district announced the move last Wednesday. The district said teachers dealing with illness and quarantine and a lack of substitute teachers creating the issue.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Board of Education decided to send its younger learners back home at their meeting last Monday. Elementary students are set to return to the classroom on Jan. 11.
Continue ReadingBJC HealthCare and Washington University announced it will postpone some elective procedures that can be postponed safely starting Monday.
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