Health Archives

Officials seek to allay coronavirus fears at Columbia City Hall news conference

March 5, 2020 1:44 PM Amber Tabeling

City and local health officials sought to reassure the public Thursday in Columbia, saying no COVID-19 cases have been identified in Missouri.

Doctors report seeing flu cases

March 3, 2020 7:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

Doctors in Columbia reported seeing flu patients this week.

Gov. Mike Parson and Dr. Randall Williams

Gov. Parson says Missouri is ready for COVID-19 outbreak

March 3, 2020 10:50 AM Connor Hirsch

Parson met with the State Emergency Management Agency and other government officials to discuss the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

MU halts travel to San Antonio over coronavirus outbreak

March 3, 2020 3:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri announced on Tuesday that all university-related travel to San Antonio, Texas was halted due to the outbreak of COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 outbreak blamed for drop in attendance

True False Film Festival provides resources amid spread of Coronavirus

March 2, 2020 8:59 PM Sydney Olsen

True False Film Festival will take place this weekend in Columbia, bringing thousands of people to downtown Columbia.

DEFENDERS: BBB warns about coronavirus scams

March 2, 2020 8:11 PM Deborah Kendrick

The BBB says consumers should be on the lookout for fake cures, phony prevention measures and other coronavirus cons.

About 100 people in Missouri monitoring themselves amid coronavirus outbreak

March 2, 2020 10:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

The state of Missouri is preparing for a coronavirus outbreak, despite there being no confirmed cases in the state.

State briefs school districts on threat of coronavirus outbreak

March 2, 2020 3:32 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has sent out information to school districts to help them prepare for COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

Travelers at COU taking precautions as coronavirus outbreak continues

March 1, 2020 9:26 PM Connor Hirsch

Several travelers at the Columbia Regional Airport are taking precautions as officials continue to warn about the spread of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

MU officials preparing for Coronavirus

February 29, 2020 7:50 AM Ben Fein

A spokesperson with the University of Missouri said school officials are preparing both at home and abroad for the Coronavirus.

Boone County first responders preparing for potential spread of coronavirus

February 27, 2020 3:55 PM Connor Hirsch

Gale Blomenkamp, assistant fire chief for the Boone County Fire Protection District, said Columbia could be at higher risk for the virus because of its airport.

Cole County health officials preparing for COVID-19

February 26, 2020 8:16 PM Zach Boetto

The Cole County Health Department is working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services in Missouri as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be ready for COVID-19. “We have shared many calls and receive a lot of our guidelines from them,” said Chezney Schulte, the Cole County Health Department

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Common illnesses, more flu cases reported around Columbia

February 25, 2020 10:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

Clinics around Columbia are seeing more new cases of common illnesses and a new study shows changing your diet could lower your risk of stroke.

A House committee questions the head of Missouri's Medical Marijuana program

Company that graded medical marijuana applications rejects claims of conflict

February 19, 2020 10:11 PM Barry Mangold

During an hours-long hearing, several Missouri state lawmakers raised concerns that the company charged with scored applications for medical marijuana licenses had a conflict of interest.

Missouri House lawmakers push for Medicaid fixes

February 17, 2020 5:16 AM Joe McLean

Missouri House Democrats are set to discuss Medicaid in the state at a news conference Monday.

MU Health Care plans to open Boonville clinic, Pinnacle also plans to reopen Boonville hospital

February 13, 2020 11:43 AM Matthew Sanders

The company that owns a Boonville hospital plans to reopen the facility as it goes through bankruptcy court.

City of Columbia pays hundreds per night to have Wabash warming center open

February 12, 2020 6:34 PM Sydney Olsen

The overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station in downtown Columbia will be open Wednesday night. The bus station provides a place for people to get out of the cold overnight.