Salons continue to battle possible exposure to COVID-19
As personal care services in Columbia continue to reopen and serve clients in close contact, more cases are beginning to pop up at businesses like salons.
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MU dermatologist explains possible rashes seen in COVID-19 patients
Dr. Johnathon Dyer, a dermatologist with MU Health care, explained there have been several different types of rashes reported with COVID, including one that gained national attention deemed “COVID Toes.”
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Hotel occupancy rates make double-digit drops across mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The number of hotel rooms used in Columbia and Jefferson City made steep drops in April, mirroring a loss of business seen across the state. Numbers from the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau show a drop of 40 percent in April compared to April 2019. The CVB reported 21.5 percent of hotel
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Columbia lab seeing increase in antibody testing
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) A diagnostics laboratory in Columbia says it plans to increase antibody testing. Helix Specialty Diagnostics started performing serology tests, also known as antibody tests, on May 11. Antibody tests can show if someone had a past infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. Michael Paulsen, a Helix Specialty Diagnostics owner, says their
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A look at contact tracing in Boone County
Employees at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department have been working to contact individuals who may have been exposed to COVID-19.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: State COVID-19 cases just under 12,000
The Columbia/Boone County health department reported 117 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Boone County Sunday.
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Columbia solid waste employees exposed to COVID-19
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department confirmed Saturday several solid waste employees, as well as several employees of the temporary staffing agency used to collect recycling and trash, were exposed to COVID-19.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: State reports 676 COVID-19 related deaths
Boone County and Callaway County reported new cases of COVID-19 Saturday.
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UMSL to waive online fees for fall semester
The University of Missouri St. Louis will continue to waive all online course fees through the fall semester.
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New order will allow Columbia playgrounds to reopen
A new order announced Friday morning by the Columbia and Boone County Health Department will change some operations at Columbia parks. Starting Tuesday, city playgrounds will open again along with city spraygrounds at Stephens Lake Park, Flat Branch Park and Douglass Park, according to a news release. Stephens Lake Park beach will remain closed. The
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Missouri health officials announce community COVID-19 testing dates, times
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Friday released dates and times for community COVID-19 testing events happening over the next 10 days.
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Average deaths per day from COVID-19 dropping in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The average number of people dying from COVID-19 in Missouri continues to drop from its mid-month peak. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 30 more deaths on Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 661 since the pandemic first hit the state in March. It is the third time this
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MU permanently closes Adult Day Connection program amid COVID-19 pandemic
The University of Missouri has decided to permanently close a program amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Agricultural ties to COVID-19 cases in Missouri counties
The Audrain County Health Department reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. Nine of those cases were linked to a hob business in the area, Brenneman Pork.
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WATCH: MU Health Care doctor discusses safety precautions as state continues to reopen
MU Health Care pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Christelle Ilboudo joined ABC 17 News This Morning and discussed the steps that should be taken as the state continues to reopen.
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IN DEPTH: Boone County’s COVID-19 cases in May
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County has kept its average daily case gains below one for throughout May. The county added nine cases of COVID-19 since May 1, but the seven-day average of cases over that time has remained below one, according to an analysis done by ABC 17 News. The county had reached an average
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reporting 594 deaths from COVID-19
The Saline County Health Department reported an additional three positive cases of the coronavirus.
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Columbia City Council to vote on temporary housing for first responders
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to vote on a resolution Monday that would authorize temporary housing for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement would give the Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Fire Department the option to stay at Stephens College, should the need arise. Stephens College has designated
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SATURDAY UPDATES: More than 10,600 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting 10,675 cases of COVID-19 in the state.
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Local business owner not impressed with new health department update
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) New steps may soon be added to the Columbia/Boone County health department’s reopening plan. According to a city news release Friday, leaders plan to update the public on the reopening order the week of May 25. Officials said the next steps could include the following: Increased capacity for all businesses and organizations.Large
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