‘See something, say something’: COVID-19 pandemic changes child abuse reporting for Columbia Public Schools
The Columbia Public School District is set to begin virtual classes on Tuesday, but not all students are safe at home.
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Boone County health officials waiting on information about COVID-19 saliva test availability
As Gov. Mike Parson touts a new saliva test for novel coronavirus developed in Missouri, the local health department said it is waiting for details about the new test’s availability.
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Columbia Public Schools COVID-19 restrictions prompt some parents to choose private school
Some local parents are considering or switching to private school after Columbia Public Schools decided to move fully online for the start of the semester.
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CDC data shows majority of people who died from COVID-19 had pre-existing conditions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data last week that shows the overwhelming majority of those who have died from COVID-19 had pre-existing medical conditions.
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CPS Nutrition Services works on plan for free and reduced-price lunch as school starts online
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools Nutrition Services is working on plans for the free and reduced-price lunch program for this school year. On Monday the Columbia Board of Education decided to begin the school year online-only as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said district staff are making sure they get
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Columbia Public Schools online learning will have new structure compared to spring semester
Columbia Public Schools officials say parents should expect a schedule Tuesday for what classes will be like after the school board’s decision to keep students out of school buildings during September.
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Teachers and parents react to CPS possibly going fully online
This comes after CPS released the 14-day rate of cases per 10,000 in areas served by Columbia Public Schools hit 66.2 as of August 30th.
Continue Reading Randolph County church cancels service due to COVID-19
JACKSONVILLE Mo. (KMIZ) The Jacksonville Cairo Unity Church canceled it’s services for the next two Sundays to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to Cody Demnit, the church’s minister, this comes after officials found out at least one church member tested positive for COVID-19. Demnit says the church has been in contact with the Randolph
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Columbia bars assess effects of new COVID-19 order
Columbia’s bars and restaurants are already beginning to assess the consequences of a new health order unveiled Friday morning.
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Fewer tests, more infections help push Boone County COVID-19 rate to new high
Fewer tests along with more infections have helped push Boone County’s COVID-19 positivity rate past 40 percent, health officials said Friday.
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Boone County health leaders continue to recommend testing after coronavirus exposure
Health officials in Boone County continue to recommend testing for people who are exposed to novel coronavirus if they’re not showing symptoms.
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COVID-19 pandemic affects opioid crisis and recovery
Missouri continues to be one of the states most impacted by the opioid crisis, and that has only become more difficult to fight during COVID-19.
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Parson says Missouri succeeding in COVID-19 fight; Galloway highlights her pandemic plan
Gov. Mike Parson touted a new COVID-19 saliva test Wednesday while the state’s health director said he is recommending Missouri not follow new CDC guidance that limits testing.
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Health professional discusses obstacles of contact tracing
Contact tracers with the Columbia/Boone County Health department continue to reach out to people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 as case numbers increase.
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University of Missouri uses app to monitor COVID-19 symptoms on campus
The University of Missouri is working to alleviate the spread of COVID-19 by using a new app called CampusClear.
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University of Missouri professor discusses first day of teaching in classroom
Students and professors were on the University of Missouri’s campus for the first day of classes on Monday.
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Patchwork of COVID-19 health orders might lead to misunderstanding for students coming to Columbia
Not all students who have returned to Columbia are aware of the updated COVID-19 health order in place in Boone County.
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of new cases in five days
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 75,075 cases of COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports 1,293 new COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 5:30 P.M.: The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 74,257 cases of COVID-19 Saturday, up from 72,964 on Friday. The department reported 6 new deaths Saturday. There have been 1,425 COVID-related deaths in the state. The 7 day positivity rate was at 11.4. At least 913 people were hospitalized.
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Health Department suspends Brookside Midtown’s operating permit for pool
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department suspended Brookside Midtown’s operating permit for their pool Saturday morning.
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