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

SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases in Boone, Cole Counties

June 28, 2020 6:16 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported new cases of Coronavirus Sunday.

Hy-Vee recalls more salads over contamination concerns

June 27, 2020 3:49 PM Katie Greathouse

Hy-Vee has expanded a recall of salads because they could potentially be contaminated with Cyclospora, which could make people sick.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new case of COVID-19

June 27, 2020 5:40 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 7:15 P.M.: The Cole County Health Department reported a new case of COVID-19 Saturday. The county reported 11 active cases of the virus Saturday. There have been 71 cases total in Cole County. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported new cases of the virus Saturday as well. The department reported 342

Columbia mayor requests ordinance for mandatory public mask wearing

June 26, 2020 9:46 PM Lucas Geisler

The mayor of Columbia is pushing for a city ordinance requiring people to wear masks in public places.

More than 200 customers under boil advisory in south Columbia

June 26, 2020 9:28 PM Katie Greathouse

The city of Columbia issued a precautionary boil advisory Friday night for 248 customers due to water main repairs.

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia mayor says he’ll pursue mask requirements

June 26, 2020 11:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates about COVID-19 in Missouri and locally.

COVID-19 forces changes to Fourth of July events

June 23, 2020 6:39 PM Sydney Olsen

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in Boone County, Columbia Parks and Recreation is planning Fire in the Sky accordingly. This year the event will only include the firework show.

Absentee voting for the August primary election begins with new COVID-19 provision

June 23, 2020 11:56 AM Zach Boetto

Absentee voting for the Aug. 4 primary begins on Tuesday with new guidelines.

Cole County Health Department reminds residents COVID-19 pandemic is not over

June 22, 2020 1:49 PM Zola Crowder

The amount of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Cole County went from 57 to 61 between Tuesday and Saturday.

Columbia bars and restaurants plan to continue limitations after health order relaxes

June 21, 2020 7:23 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several eateries in downtown Columbia were busy with customers on Sunday, but on Tuesday more people will be allowed inside after months of health orders. The Boone County Health Department’s current health order expires Monday night and will be replaced by a new relaxed order which does not put an occupancy limit

SUNDAY UPDATES: New active cases of COVID-19 in Boone County

June 21, 2020 4:37 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 18,003 cases of COVID-19 Sunday.

Hy-Vee recalls bagged salad over contamination concerns

June 21, 2020 9:03 AM Katie Greathouse

Hy-Vee is recalling salad over potential contamination concerns.

SATURDAY UPDATES: New cases of COVID-19 in Boone, Cole County

June 20, 2020 3:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 17,590 cases of COVID-19 Saturday.

State gets federal grant to expand COVID-19 mental health services

June 19, 2020 7:18 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri will get millions of dollars to expand mental health services to those affected by COVID-19. The Department of Mental Health announced Thursday that the state will get $2.3 million as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Crisis Counseling Program. The program helps people “recovering from the

WATCH: Boone Hospital chief medical officer talks state reopening

June 18, 2020 5:17 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch live as ABC 17 News speaks with the chief medical officer at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

City of Columbia working to help minority-owned, woman-owned businesses

June 17, 2020 8:23 PM Sydney Olsen

The city is working on a plan for where it would like money from the CARES Act to be used.

Boone Hospital allows all patients to have visitors

June 16, 2020 10:52 AM Amber Tabeling

Boone Hospital Center said in a news release Tuesday morning it’s allowing all patients to have at least one visitor.

Callaway County businesses adjust to lack of COVID-19 health order

June 16, 2020 12:36 PM Zach Boetto

Now that Missouri’s statewide health order has been lifted, businesses around Callaway County are setting their own precautions to protect their customers from COVID-19.

Boone County to remain under health order as state rules expire

June 15, 2020 11:30 AM Zach Boetto

Much of Missouri will no longer be under any COVID-19 health orders starting Tuesday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Cases of COVID-19 increase in Boone County

June 14, 2020 6:14 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 8:15 P.M.: The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 15,983 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri on Sunday. At least 879 deaths have been reported in the state related to the virus. At least 34,292 have been tested for the virus. ORIGINAL: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 214 cases