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Centralia Public Schools continues discussions on resuming fall classes

July 22, 2020 9:04 PM Sydney Olsen

School is set to resume at Centralia Public Schools on August 24, and leaders are working to decide what that will look like during COVID-19.

New Boone Health System CEO starts in September

July 21, 2020 8:41 PM Katie Greathouse

Board of Trustees announced Tuesday that the Boone Health System will soon have a new chief executive officer. According to a news release, Troy Greer was appointed to the position. He is set to start on Sept. 1. Greer is currently the CEO of Lovelace Medical Center and Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque.

Mayor says Jefferson City mask proclamation sets right example

July 21, 2020 4:23 PM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City’s mayor said Tuesday that the emergency proclamation on masks approved by the city council is a way for the city government to set an example for organizations and businesses.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

MONDAY UPDATES: Emergency proclamation requires masks at Jefferson City meetings

July 20, 2020 8:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Active cases decrease in Boone County

July 19, 2020 3:43 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 846 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday. The total number of cases reported in the state is 33,094.

Heat and masks could cause more face irritation and acne

July 18, 2020 8:32 PM Amber Tabeling

A local dermatologist said on Saturday that hot and humid weather mixed with wearing masks could cause people to see more face acne and skin irritation.

SATURDAY UPDATES: New cases in Boone County; Missouri sets record for new COVID-19 cases

July 18, 2020 2:54 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases numbers Saturday with an increase of 958.

The columns on the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri.

Local health officials concerned about return of college students

July 17, 2020 9:12 PM Amber Tabeling

Local health officials said as of Friday testing availability in Boone County is not as much of a concern as students returning in the fall.

Concern grows over in-person bar exam in Columbia, Osage Beach

July 17, 2020 7:54 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state’s bar exam will bring hundreds of law school graduates to Columbia and Osage Beach later this month, a fact that concerns some test takers. More than 600 people are set to take the test on July 28 and 29 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia and Tan-Tar-A Resort

MU Health Care investigating where about 100 ‘unaccounted for’ COVID-19 tests went

July 16, 2020 8:19 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care said it and a testing lab are investigating after about 100 people’s tests for COVID-19 were apparently misplaced. MU Health Care spokeswoman Jesslyn Chew said the agency and GeneTrait Labs were looking into about 100 tests that are “unaccounted for.” Chew said she did not know the date range

Experts say to wash cloth masks daily

July 15, 2020 6:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Health experts said on Wednesday face masks need to be washed or thrown away, depending on the face covering, each day for general hygiene purposes.

COVID-19 tests are still limited to those with sympthoms or doctor's order

Health officials explain what is considered a positive COVID-19 test

July 14, 2020 8:22 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department addressed questions on Tuesday regarding what is considered a positive COVID-19 test.

Nursing home visits after COVID-19 reopening welcomed by Alzheimer’s families

July 14, 2020 12:36 PM Zola Crowder

Visits with loved ones in nursing homes look different these days, particularly if Alzheimer’s or dementia is part of the equation.

Mask ordinance not on the table in Jefferson City

July 13, 2020 11:47 AM Zola Crowder

Jefferson City does not have any current plan to require masks as COVID-19 case numbers continue to increase.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Cole County sees record increase in COVID cases

July 12, 2020 6:00 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 310 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

More than a quarter of total Boone County COVID-19 cases are early 20’s young adults

July 12, 2020 6:42 PM Connor Hirsch

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Boone County, data is showing well over half of the cases are in people under the age of 30 years old.

Experts say there are ways to stay cool while wearing a mask

July 12, 2020 10:10 AM Ben Fein

With this week looking to be one of the hottest of the year in Mid-Missouri, it’s important that those in Columbia stay cool, as the first full week of the city wide mask ordinance takes effect.

Experts break down COVID-19 exposure risks

July 11, 2020 8:08 PM Amber Tabeling

Experts say its important to know the risks of exposure to COVID-19 in everyday activities as cases continue to increase.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees record increase in COVID-19 cases

July 11, 2020 3:21 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 27,133 cases of COVID-19 Saturday. Saturday’s increase is equal to 472 new cases.

Columbia businesses not expected to ask customers for proof of mask exemption

July 10, 2020 6:16 PM Connor Hirsch

As the the mandatory mask order in Columbia went into affect on 5 p.m. on Friday, residents and businesses can face a fine if they are found not complying with the order.