Health Archives

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Parson daily COVID-19 briefing

March 28, 2020 2:56 PM Sydney Olsen

As of Saturday, the state health department said at least 838 state residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

Missouri seeking unemployment, mental health help in federal disaster declaration

March 26, 2020 8:17 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state needs federal help to keep up with a crush of unemployment claims, according to the governor’s request for a federal disaster declaration. ABC 17 News obtained the request sent by Gov. Mike Parson on March 23 to President Donald Trump to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. The request asks

Mental health experts offer advice for coping with COVID-19 related stress

March 26, 2020 11:48 AM Connor Hirsch

Psychiatric experts with the University of Missouri Health Care system are warning about the mental health effects of coronavirus-related stress and isolation.

State agencies looking at sites to convert into medical facilities

March 26, 2020 5:15 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several state agencies are working together to find sites capable of converting into medical facilities if needed. Gov. Mike Parson said the state’s Medicaid chief, Todd Richardson, was looking into the issue alongside the State Emergency Management Agency. Parson said the groups were also working with the U.S. Army Corps of

Rush on paper products still underway in Columbia grocery stores

March 26, 2020 11:16 AM Joe McLean

Fewer than 48 hours after a stay-at-home order took effect in Columbia, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper appear to be the products toughest to keep in stock.

Boone County medical director expects COVID-19 cases to rise, hopes for smaller spike

March 25, 2020 2:19 PM Connor Hirsch

“I think we are going to see more cases for sure,” said Ashley Millham, medical director of Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health. “But I hope it’s a slower rise and a shorter peak.”

Stay-at-home order compliance will be complaint driven

March 24, 2020 8:52 PM Sydney Olsen

A stay-at-home order will go into effect in Boone County and Columbia at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. Under that order, city and health officials will be able to take action if businesses or individuals do not comply with the order.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Hy-Vee offers bonuses to employees working during pandemic

March 25, 2020 5:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for more updates on COVID-19.

Jefferson City hospitals capable of holding over 200 patients

March 25, 2020 9:31 PM Zach Boetto

Numbers from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services show the two major Jefferson City health care providers have a total of 268 licensed beds.

Columbia, Boone County leaders issue stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19

March 24, 2020 5:31 AM Joe McLean

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Tuesday that city and county officials will implement a stay at home order to fight the spread of COVID-19.

What is community transmission of COVID-19? Health officials explain why social distancing can stop it

March 24, 2020 11:58 AM Connor Hirsch

When looking at the number of cases of COVID-19 in specific areas, health departments list three main ways the patient caught the virus: travel-related, contact with a confirmed case and community transmission.

Local restaurants react to lift on restricting sale of unprepared food

March 23, 2020 7:01 PM Sydney Olsen

Governor Parson signed executive order 20-05 on Monday, allowing restaurants to sell unprepared food.

Evictions suspended, other court changes made in Boone and Callaway counties

March 23, 2020 8:42 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Evictions in Boone and Callaway counties are on hold for the next month in an order issued by the area’s presiding judge. An order from 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Kevin Crane suspended all evictions through April 17. The order said that “it is not in the interest of the public health to

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri passes 100 COVID-19 cases

March 22, 2020 9:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Sunday updates about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia restaurants asked to disinfect more as COVID-19 outbreak continues

March 22, 2020 5:49 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has asked restaurants to disinfect more regularly as many are transitioning to pickup and delivery only amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

CPS employee tests positive for COVID-19

March 21, 2020 11:59 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. CPS notified families and staff through email on Saturday afternoon. The employee, whose name and position has not been released for privacy reasons, found out the test came back positive Saturday. They were tested yesterday after showing COVID-19 symptoms. The Boone