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University of Missouri students face discipline over virus guideline violations

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) With nearly 700 confirmed cases of the coronavirus among students at the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus, several students and organizations are facing potential discipline after being accused of violating guidelines aimed at slowing the virus’s spread. The university’s COVID-19 dashboard on Wednesday cited 683 confirmed cases since students returned to campus

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Cole County Health Department explains reasoning behind separately reporting long-term care facility deaths

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Health Department changed the way it reports COVID-19 data in the county. As of Friday, it now separates long-term care facility data. The change came with six new reported deaths at long-term care facilities in the county. Before Friday, the county had only logged two total deaths. COVID-19

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CPS Nutrition Services works on plan for free and reduced-price lunch as school starts online

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools Nutrition Services is working on plans for the free and reduced-price lunch program for this school year.  On Monday the Columbia Board of Education decided to begin the school year online-only as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.  CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said district staff are making sure they get

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