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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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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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.
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The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported a large drop in new daily cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
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The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
Continue Reading 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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The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is working to hire several positions with CARES Act funding.
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Missourians who qualify for the expanded Medicaid program might have to wait a year or more before being covered.
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The City of Columbia filed charges against Truman’s Bar & Grill for violating the COVID-19 health order.
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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 The Columbia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday for its regularly scheduled meeting.
Continue Reading The Morgan County Health Center reported the first COVID-19 related death in the county on Sunday.
Continue Reading 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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Those who test positive for COVID-19, local health departments said on Thursday individuals must meet three criteria before being released from isolation or considered a recovered case.
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Boone County is under the current health order for just 11 more days, it expires on Aug. 10.
Continue Reading The report said Missouri confirmed more than 100 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 state residents last week.
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The University of Missouri Board of Curators met Tuesday afternoon via Zoom and voted unanimously to combine the position of chancellor and president.
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Health department officials are encouraging parents to take their children for well-child visits and recommend getting kids vaccinated.
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The Columbia Missouri National Education Association released a report Monday with recommendations for the start of classes at Columbia Public Schools.
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Health officials, government officials and the public have debated how effective face coverings are against COVID-19 since the pandemic started.
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