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.
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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.
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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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Hundreds apply for contact tracing jobs in Boone County
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is working to hire several positions with CARES Act funding.
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Hospital group: Expanding Medicaid in Missouri will take time
Missourians who qualify for the expanded Medicaid program might have to wait a year or more before being covered.
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Another Columbia restaurant charged with violating COVID-19 order
The City of Columbia filed charges against Truman’s Bar & Grill for violating the COVID-19 health order.
Continue Reading Group organizes to push Columbia Public Schools to delay reopening
Organizers of a protest outside Tuesday night’s Columbia Board of Education meeting say they hope their silent demonstration will send a message to CPS leaders to delay the start of school.
Continue Reading Columbia City Council to review CARES Act funding
The Columbia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday for its regularly scheduled meeting.
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: New daily cases decrease in Missouri
The Morgan County Health Center reported the first COVID-19 related death in the county on Sunday.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports record daily case increase
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 7:25 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 61 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, a new record. The previous record for daily increases was 53. There are currently 224 active cases of the virus. UPDATE 5:45 P.M.: Morgan County reported a new COVID-19 case Saturday. The health department is now reporting
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