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.
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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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Columbia teachers’ union recommends changing when online learning will be required
On Friday, the Columbia Missouri’s National Education Association offered follow-up recommendations to the Columbia Public School district’s reopening plan order, which included changing the distance learning benchmark to 30, instead of 50.
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Columbia Public Schools plans to separate students and employees with signs of COVID-19
In the event of a possible case of COVID-19, Columbia Public Schools will follow certain protocols, starting with visiting the school nurse to determine if symptoms are COVID-19 related.
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Jury trials resume in Boone County amid COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday will mark the first jury trial in Boone County since they stopped in March because of COVID-19.
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: New daily cases drop in Boone County
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service reported 67,475 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. There were 66,397 cases reported on Saturday.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 50 new COVID-19 cases
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 66,397 COVID-19 cases Saturday. That is an increase from 65,270 on Friday.
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COVID-19 testing in Boone County decreases as positivity rate increases
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department said fewer Boone County residents were tested in the last week, but more positive cases have been reported.
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Parents of students with disabilities prepare for changes to fall school year
For Columbia Public Schools, all students eligible for special education services have the option to come to the building, receive their special education services remotely, or both.
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Columbia Public Schools opens fall class choice back up to parents
Columbia Public Schools is giving parents another chance to change their choice for in-class or hybrid learning before the school year starts next month.
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Columbia, Boone County leaders urge responsibility in COVID-19 fight as school year approaches
Some of Columbia and Boone County’s top health and education leaders are set to meet Tuesday to discuss the recent COVID-19 health order and students’ return for the fall semester.
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Boone County Commission approves $1.8 million in CARES Act funding for health department
The Boone County Commission approved $1.8 million in federal funds Tuesday for the Columbia/Boone County health department to hire more workers for the fight against COVID-19.
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DEFENDERS: Scammers posing as contact tracers
Some people are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to try and get people’s money. Scammers are finding ways to use contact tracing for their personal gain. For example, some potential victims might get an unsolicited message through text, email or on social media saying that they have come into contact with someone who has
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Businesses have large part in making sure customers adhere to new COVID-19 order
Restaurant and bar owners have the right to require customers to follow the new rules under a modified COVID-19 health order that took effect Monday for Columbia and Boone County, a health official said.
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees drastic drop in new daily cases
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported a large drop in new daily cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Morgan, Moniteau County report new active cases of COVID-19
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
Continue Reading Columbia, Boone County health order adds new restrictions to restaurants and bars
An updated health order for Columbia and Boone County requires customers at restaurants and bars to remain seated unless going to the bathroom.
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