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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports second coronavirus-related death this week

September 16, 2021 5:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Boone County hospitals continue to deal with high ICU patient numbers

September 14, 2021 2:16 PM Lucas Geisler

The high number of people in ICUs causes hospitals to send patients to other health care facilities or have them wait in units not fully equipped for intensive care. MU Health Care reported 69 people in its ICU on Tuesday, with 15 of them positive with COVID-19. UM System President Mun Choi reported on Monday that the ICUs at MU Health Care hospitals were 100% full.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 137 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

September 13, 2021 7:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MU Health Care breaks ground on new facility in Boonville

September 10, 2021 6:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care broke ground Friday on a multi-specialty clinic in Boonville. The clinic will improve access to medical care in Cooper County. The clinic will feature an urgent care with extended hours, primary care providers and physical therapy services, among other things. The Pinnacle Regional Hospital closed in February 2020. Shortly

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 600 active coronavirus cases

September 9, 2021 7:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 107 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 627 active cases in the county, an increase of 65 from Wednesday. The county now has a reported total number of 23,581 COVID-19 cases. The county reported 22,808 cases removed from isolation, an increase of 42. Boone County

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri announces second round of MoVIP winners

September 8, 2021 6:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

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TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 132 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

September 7, 2021 6:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Cole County waives fees for rapid COVID-19 antibody tests

September 7, 2021 5:55 AM Zola Crowder

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Commission voted to waive rapid antibody test fees at the Cole County Health Department during a meeting Tuesday morning. In Missouri the demand for antibody or serology tests has been steadily increasing, despite remaining well below last April’s peak demand. During the week of July 25, the total

Hundreds of Columbia Public School students quarantining

September 2, 2021 3:45 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Public Schools is reporting all four high schools, all seven middle schools and 17 out of 21 elementary schools currently have students out due to COVID-19.

Coronavirus quarantines rise as students return to classrooms

August 30, 2021 11:58 AM Lucas Geisler

Quarantines have gone up in school districts due to people testing positive for COVID-19 or for exposure to it. Columbia Public Schools reported 117 students and five workers in either isolation or quarantine on Monday. Jefferson City School District reported seven active student cases and four active staff cases, with a close contact in each category.

MSHSAA talks COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Friday Night Football

August 27, 2021 4:51 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State High School Activities Association released guidance ahead of fall sports and activities beginning for high schools across the state.

One of the first MO VIP winners, Cooper Norton, 12, with his family.

Gov. Parson announces first ‘MO VIP’ winners

August 25, 2021 9:30 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson’s office announced the first round of MO VIP winners Wednesday. MO VIP is the state’s vaccine incentive program offering $10,000 cash to adults chosen and a $10,000 scholarship for adolescents chosen. “They were on the fence about whether or not to get vaccinated and, and this was kind of

Health experts to soon recommend a third coronavirus vaccine dose for everyone

August 17, 2021 5:49 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Vaccine makers are preparing for a next possible phase of the coronavirus vaccine rollout, which would allow for booster shots for all Americans, not just those with weakened immune systems. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized third doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines for certain immunocompromised

MU Health Care prepares to give third doses of coronavirus vaccines

August 13, 2021 3:46 PM Lucas Geisler

The health care provider said anyone who might qualify for another shot of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines may get one at any of its clinics.

A vial of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine and syringes sit prepared at a pop up vaccine clinic on April 16 in New York City. The U.S. will begin shipping more than 3 million additional Covid-19 vaccines to certain Central American countries

CDC panel set to discuss booster shots after FDA authorization

August 13, 2021 5:27 AM Zola Crowder

The CDC advisory panel is set to meet Friday and must issue a recommendation to distribute the booster shots.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Roots N Blues Festival will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry

August 12, 2021 5:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Roots N Blues Festival will require either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to gain entry into the festival. Festival officials are asking attendees to bring four things to enter: a valid government issued IDproof of vaccinationor a negative covid test obtained less than 72 hours before entry is required. Children will

All of Mid-Missouri still in high transmission level of COVID-19

August 11, 2021 6:00 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the delta variant continues to spread across Missouri, the most recent state profile report shows all but three counties in the “red zone” or high transmission level of COVID-19. Missouri State Profile ReportDownload Currently, 112 counties in Missouri, including all of Mid-Missouri, are in the “red zone.” Two counties, Pemiscot and

Registration closes Wednesday for first round of Missouri vaccine incentives

August 10, 2021 6:29 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Since Gov. Mike Parson announced the vaccine incentive program in Missouri in July, 375,000 Missourians have signed up for a chance to win $10,000. Acting director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Robert Knodell said there has been an increase in vaccinations since the vaccine program was announced. “Vaccinations

Columbia City Council rejects mask mandate

August 9, 2021 6:19 PM Zach Boetto

Dozens of protestors against the mask mandate gathered in front of city hall before pouring into the council chambers.

Mayor of Columbia favors vaccine action over mask mandate

August 6, 2021 11:02 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The mayor of Columbia said efforts should lean toward people getting vaccinated against COVID-19 instead of debating a mask mandate. This comes as the city plans to meet Monday to possibly mandate masks once again. The Columbia City Council is set to discuss an emergency ordinance, which, if passed, would require everyone