State Health Department touts new COVID-19 tests as being less invasive
The Missouri State Health Department will now use self-administered COVID-19 tests at all of their community testing events.
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No individuals charged with violations of Columbia COVID-19 mask ordinance
The Columbia city prosecutor’s office says no individuals have been charged with violations of a Columbia ordinance requiring a mask in public.
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Columbia/Boone County Health Department considers expanding age data, texting positive cases
This was the first time the board met since March when there was not an active case in the area. The reason behind that was to allow the health department to work on COVID-19.
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Lawyer threatens lawsuit over MU chancellor’s Twitter blocking
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An attorney asked the University of Missouri chancellor to unblock people on his Twitter account or potentially end up in court. A letter sent by Christopher Bennett to university leadership calls for MU Chancellor and UM System President Mun Choi to reverse his blocking of several Twitter accounts that came to light
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Requests for Boone County CARES Act funding could be fulfilled by end of month
Wednesday marked the first full day the CARES Act portal through the Boone County Commission was open.
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COVID-19 case surge prompts Columbia City Council to give health director more power
A massive jump in the number of COVID-19 cases between the end of August and the start of September has prompted the Columbia City Council to give the health director authority to extend the order.
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Lake of the Ozarks sees ‘busiest Labor Day weekend in 20 years’
Businesses near the Lake of the Ozarks saw record high crowds this Labor Day weekend compared to the last two decades.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fewer than 100 new COVID cases
The Howard County Public Health Department reported three new COVID-19 cases Sunday.
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Columbia City Council scheduled to vote on ratifying health order
City Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss ratifying the city’s current health order, as it’s set to expire September 17th.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sets new daily COVID case record
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. The case total in Missouri has reached 92,202.
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MU drive-thru sites open on Labor Day due to increased demand for COVID-19 testing
MU Health Care plans to have its COVID-19 testing sites open on Labor Day to help keep up with the increased demand.
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‘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.
Continue Reading 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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