Health Archives

Local hospitals open drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites

March 18, 2020 4:08 PM Zach Boetto

Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care opened the first drive-thru novel coronavirus testing sites in Mid-Missouri on Wednesday.

Missouri COVID-19 cases rise to 24 as governor takes new actions

March 18, 2020 9:53 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson and several state department directors delivered updates on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday night. Cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus rose to 24 on Wednesday night, tripling from the known amount of cases on Tuesday morning. The Department of Health and Senior

Information on positive cases of COVID-19 goes directly to local health departments

March 18, 2020 11:20 AM Connor Hirsch

Once a test for COVID-19 comes back positive, the information goes straight to local health departments to be distributed.

Columbia group works to give back amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 17, 2020 2:17 PM Brittany Wiley

A local outreach group is working to make sure Columbia residents have the food and supplies they need during the coronavirus outbreak.

Columbia restaurants work to stay open amid COVID-19 concerns

March 17, 2020 8:59 PM Zach Boetto

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.

Columbia Public Schools students receiving home learning packets

March 17, 2020 11:28 AM Amber Tabeling

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.

Columbia Public Schools will offer meals to students outside class starting March 30

March 17, 2020 12:44 PM Connor Hirsch

Columbia Public Schools said it will start an out-of-class meal service on March 30 while district buildings are closed.

Food Bank will stay open amid spread of COVID-19

March 17, 2020 6:35 PM Sydney Olsen

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.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone COVID-19 patient brings Missouri cases to 15

March 17, 2020 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.

Missouri government outlines $20 million spending plan to combat coronavirus effects

March 17, 2020 1:20 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri House of Representatives is scheduled to convene Wednesday in an effort to expedite the passage of the constitutionally mandated state budget package.

8 people test positive for COVID-19 in Missouri

March 16, 2020 8:56 PM Katie Greathouse

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.

JC Schools addresses internet, food concerns ahead of COVID-19 closure

March 16, 2020 9:36 PM Barry Mangold

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

LIVE UPDATES: Sturgeon School District to close over COVID-19

March 16, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.

DEFENDERS: Missouri Attorney General monitoring medical supplies price gouging

March 16, 2020 8:24 PM Deborah Kendrick

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

Cafe Berlin closed its dining room Monday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Columbia restaurants deal with slump, prepare in case of shutdown

March 16, 2020 5:47 PM Molly Stawinoga

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.

Several Columbia day cares say they plan to stay open

March 16, 2020 5:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising day cares to plan for COVID-19 appearing in their communities.

Columbia and Jefferson City School districts plan on normal classes Monday

March 15, 2020 6:38 PM Connor Hirsch

Both Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District plan on having classes as normal Monday.

Harrisburg and Marshall Public Schools closed due to COVID-19 concerns

March 15, 2020 8:43 PM Connor Hirsch

Harrisburg and Marshall School Districts are canceling classes due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, commonly known as coronavirus.

Grocery stores in Columbia brace for COVID-19 impact

March 15, 2020 7:45 AM Ben Fein

Target is one of many chain grocery stores making adjustments during the coronavirus pandemic.

State preparing to forgive low school attendance during COVID-19 pandemic

March 13, 2020 6:17 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is exploring ways to help schools deal with the impact of the spread of COVID-19.