Columbia group works to give back amid COVID-19 pandemic
A local outreach group is working to make sure Columbia residents have the food and supplies they need during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Columbia restaurants work to stay open amid COVID-19 concerns
Gov. Mike Parson announced the first cases of COVID-19 in Boone and Cole Counties on Tuesday afternoon, but local downtown Columbia restaurants are still doing what they can to stay open.
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Columbia Public Schools students receiving home learning packets
Columbia Public Schools students and parents were learning Tuesday what will be asked of them while buildings are closed down to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Columbia Public Schools will offer meals to students outside class starting March 30
Columbia Public Schools said it will start an out-of-class meal service on March 30 while district buildings are closed.
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Food Bank will stay open amid spread of COVID-19
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri will continue to provide food to residents in and around Boone County, despite the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone COVID-19 patient brings Missouri cases to 15
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Missouri government outlines $20 million spending plan to combat coronavirus effects
The Missouri House of Representatives is scheduled to convene Wednesday in an effort to expedite the passage of the constitutionally mandated state budget package.
Continue Reading 8 people test positive for COVID-19 in Missouri
Gov. Mike Parson confirmed via social media Monday night that eight people have now tested positive for COVID-19. According to a tweet, three cases have been reported in Greene County, three have been reported in St. Louis County, one has been reported in St. Louis City and one case has been reported in Henry County.
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JC Schools addresses internet, food concerns ahead of COVID-19 closure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday will be the last day Jefferson City School District students will be in a classroom until early April. The district announced Tuesday that it will close on Wednesday until at least April 3 due to concerns about the spreading coronavirus, COVID-19. Jefferson City School District to close schools for more
Continue Reading LIVE UPDATES: Sturgeon School District to close over COVID-19
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DEFENDERS: Missouri Attorney General monitoring medical supplies price gouging
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is warning of potential price gouging that could affect the medical supply chain in containing the spread of COVID-19. According to the state’s AG’s office, a supply shortage could potentially cause a spike in prices. As of now, the Missouri Hospital Association has not reported a
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Columbia restaurants deal with slump, prepare in case of shutdown
If Missouri follows the lead of states shutting down restaurants and bars in response to COVID-19, many workers fear they will be without a job.
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Several Columbia day cares say they plan to stay open
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising day cares to plan for COVID-19 appearing in their communities.
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Columbia and Jefferson City School districts plan on normal classes Monday
Both Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District plan on having classes as normal Monday.
Continue Reading Harrisburg and Marshall Public Schools closed due to COVID-19 concerns
Harrisburg and Marshall School Districts are canceling classes due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, commonly known as coronavirus.
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Grocery stores in Columbia brace for COVID-19 impact
Target is one of many chain grocery stores making adjustments during the coronavirus pandemic.
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State preparing to forgive low school attendance during COVID-19 pandemic
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is exploring ways to help schools deal with the impact of the spread of COVID-19.
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Two more test positive for coronavirus in Missouri
Gov. Mike Parson announced a press conference to take place at 5 p.m. Friday in which the Republican leader will use an executive order to declare a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 in the state.
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State of emergency will help state health lab test more COVID-19 kits
Changes brought about by the national and state of emergency will allow the Missouri Public Health Laboratory to test more COVID-19 kits. According to Bill Whitmar, the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory Director, more funding from the federal and state governments and new FDA compliance provides the lab with the ability to test COVID-19 kits
Continue Reading CPS allows high-risk students to be removed from class as novel coronavirus outbreak continues
Columbia Public Schools is allowing students who have health needs that make them high-risk to be taken out of class as concerns about the spread of novel coronavirus grow.
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