Health Archives

Columbia Public Schools plans to introduce hybrid-learning in four phases

September 14, 2020 10:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Students in Columbia could do hybrid-learning this year, and the youngest would be the first in the classroom.

Truman VA offering drive-through flu vaccines for enrolled veterans

September 14, 2020 4:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

VA-enrolled Veterans will have the choice for free drive-through flu vaccines this year at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.

SUNDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 cases confirmed in Harry S. Truman State Office Building.

September 13, 2020 2:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services has reported 102,747 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri.

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

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 90 new COVID-19 cases

September 12, 2020 2:15 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,974 new COVID-19 cases Saturday.

State Health Department touts new COVID-19 tests as being less invasive

September 11, 2020 3:59 PM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Health Department will now use self-administered COVID-19 tests at all of their community testing events.

No individuals charged with violations of Columbia COVID-19 mask ordinance

September 11, 2020 11:56 AM Zola Crowder

The Columbia city prosecutor’s office says no individuals have been charged with violations of a Columbia ordinance requiring a mask in public.

Columbia/Boone County Health Department considers expanding age data, texting positive cases

September 10, 2020 10:12 PM Connor Hirsch

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.

Lawyer threatens lawsuit over MU chancellor’s Twitter blocking

September 9, 2020 8:42 PM Lucas Geisler

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

Requests for Boone County CARES Act funding could be fulfilled by end of month

September 9, 2020 5:27 PM Sydney Olsen

Wednesday marked the first full day the CARES Act portal through the Boone County Commission was open.

COVID-19 case surge prompts Columbia City Council to give health director more power

September 9, 2020 1:03 PM Zola Crowder

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.

Lake of the Ozarks sees ‘busiest Labor Day weekend in 20 years’

September 7, 2020 2:40 PM Zola Crowder

Businesses near the Lake of the Ozarks saw record high crowds this Labor Day weekend compared to the last two decades.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fewer than 100 new COVID cases

September 6, 2020 2:31 PM Sydney Olsen

The Howard County Public Health Department reported three new COVID-19 cases Sunday.

Columbia City Council scheduled to vote on ratifying health order

September 6, 2020 7:35 AM Ben Fein

City Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss ratifying the city’s current health order, as it’s set to expire September 17th.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sets new daily COVID case record

September 5, 2020 2:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. The case total in Missouri has reached 92,202.

MU drive-thru sites open on Labor Day due to increased demand for COVID-19 testing

September 4, 2020 7:09 PM Amber Tabeling

MU Health Care plans to have its COVID-19 testing sites open on Labor Day to help keep up with the increased demand.

‘See something, say something’: COVID-19 pandemic changes child abuse reporting for Columbia Public Schools

September 4, 2020 12:31 PM Riane Cleveland

The Columbia Public School District is set to begin virtual classes on Tuesday, but not all students are safe at home.

Boone County health officials waiting on information about COVID-19 saliva test availability

September 3, 2020 1:52 PM Ben Fein

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.

Columbia Public Schools COVID-19 restrictions prompt some parents to choose private school

September 3, 2020 11:59 AM Zola Crowder

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.

CDC data shows majority of people who died from COVID-19 had pre-existing conditions

September 2, 2020 9:53 PM Ben Fein

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.

CPS Nutrition Services works on plan for free and reduced-price lunch as school starts online

September 1, 2020 12:55 PM Riane Cleveland

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