Health Archives

No domestic travel restrictions yet, but authorities urge caution with COVID-19

March 13, 2020 10:30 AM Amber Tabeling

Health authorities are warning Americans that the tight confines seen in travel increase the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

Boone County/Columbia Board of Health discusses COVID-19 concerns

March 12, 2020 10:45 PM Zach Boetto

The Boone County/Columbia Board of Health discussed a variety of topics related to COVID-19 at its meeting Thursday night.

Lab director: Missouri prepared for increase in COVID-19 cases

March 12, 2020 6:56 PM Sydney Olsen

Employees at the Missouri Public Health Laboratory have been testing for cases of Covid-19.

Several Mid-Missouri events canceled or rescheduled because of COVID-19 concerns

March 12, 2020 3:01 PM Connor Hirsch

Some Mid-Missouri events are being canceled as concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak continue.

JC Schools announces travel restrictions through March

March 12, 2020 7:33 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is canceling all out-of-state school-sponsored travel until April 1 as a precaution due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. In a letter to families, district officials said the ban applies to both staff and students and includes field trips, sporting events and conferences. The district will

State employees briefed on sick leave procedure amid coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 4:31 PM Joe McLean

Missouri state employees on Thursday received a memo from the Office of Administration reminding them of sick leave procedures as concerns grow over the international coronavirus pandemic.

Kansas City mayor declares state of emergency in effort to slow coronavirus spread

March 12, 2020 11:04 AM Matt Ragsdale

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas declared a state of emergency in the city Thursday to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.

Law enforcement officers work to protect themselves from COVID-19

March 11, 2020 7:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Amid flu season and the spread of Covid-19, law enforcement officers are working to prevent the spread of germs.

Missouri Senate will not be in session next week amid concerns over coronavirus

March 11, 2020 10:17 PM Katie Greathouse

The Missouri Senate will not be in session next week, according to State Sen. Caleb Rowden.

President Trump announces travel restrictions in response to novel coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020 6:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that all travel from Europe to the United States will be suspended for 30 days, except for the UK. Trump said the new rules will go into effect Friday at midnight. He said there will be exemptions for Americans who have undergone “appropriate screenings.” Watch a live playback of

Hallsville teacher stamps hands to teach hygiene

March 11, 2020 11:19 AM Amber Tabeling

Local teachers are trying to be creative in teaching their students good hygiene practices.

State health department establishes COVID-19 hotline

March 11, 2020 9:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

A hotline for Missouri residents who have questions about COVID-19 was established Wednesday, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Colleges prepare to move to online classes

March 10, 2020 7:48 PM Zach Boetto

Universities around Mid-Missouri are preparing to transition to online only classes if the COVID-19 outbreak gets worse.

State health director testifies about coronavirus response at Missouri Capitol

March 10, 2020 12:04 PM Amber Tabeling

A joint legislative committee on Missouri’s response to the novel coronavirus met Tuesday.

COVID-19 outbreak blamed for drop in attendance

COVID-19, nice weather blamed for drop in True False attendance

March 10, 2020 6:04 PM Abbey Lamb

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) True False Film Festival is reporting a drop in attendance numbers since the 2019 festival. Camellia Cosgray, director of the True False Film Fest, says that more than 46,600 seats were filled during the weekend. That’s down from last year’s total of about 50,000. “We attribute the decrease primarily to fears about

SSM Health to end contracts with emergency room doctors, others at Mexico hospital

March 10, 2020 5:49 PM Lucas Geisler

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) SSM Health will end its relationship with a physician group this summer at its Mexico hospital. St. Mary’s Hospital in Audrain County will end its contracts with emergency room doctors at Schumacher Clinical Partners on May 23. The hospital will also part ways with SCP hospitalists there on June 23, according to

CVS to acquire, operate Schnucks pharmacies

March 10, 2020 12:55 PM Matt Ragsdale

CVS Pharmacy Inc. and Schnucks announced Tuesday the businesses signed an agreement allowing CVS to acquire and operate the pharmacies inside the grocery chain.

Health department asks polling places to take precautions to prevent spread of COVID-19

March 9, 2020 6:53 PM Connor Hirsch

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the country, health officials have recommended polling places take extra caution during tomorrow’s primary election.

Columbia Public Schools Board of Education

Columbia Public Schools reviews cleaning, communication protocol after virus case in Missouri

March 9, 2020 3:35 PM Barry Mangold

Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman will present information related to the novel Coronavirus to the Board of Education at its meeting Monday night.

DEFENDERS: Missouri Attorney General warning about coronavirus scams

March 9, 2020 7:36 PM Deborah Kendrick

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is asking Missourians to be on the lookout for potential scams related to COVID-19, or coronavirus. Schmitt said consumers need to be on the lookout for a large increase in prices. In most cases, price gouging could be seen with possible price increases on hand sanitizer,