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The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths

December 3, 2020 9:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

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All Mizzou Quick Care locations now open after being closed in March

December 2, 2020 9:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All three Mizzou Quick Care locations are now back open, after closing in March due to COVID-19. The Mizzou Quick Care location at the Hy-Vee on Conley Road reopened this week following the reopening of the locations at Hy-Vee locations on West Broadway and Nifong Boulevard. All three locations offer in-person and

Health officials expect increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations during holidays

December 2, 2020 2:09 PM Zola Crowder

Health care providers in Columbia and Jefferson City are preparing for a possible increase in COVID-19 patients because of the holidays.

Health officials prepare for increase in COVID-19 testing after holiday weekend

November 30, 2020 11:52 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Area health officials are preparing an increase in COVID-19 testing after families gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving. A spokesperson for University of Missouri Health Care, Eric Maze, said testing over the holiday weekend was similar to previous weekends, however, Monday’s are typically the busiest day of the week for testing. “On Friday the

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases

November 29, 2020 2:08 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 3,193 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

The Missouri health department reported a jump in over 2,000 cases of COVID-19 Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State health department reports jump in cases

November 28, 2020 10:30 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 9:00 P.M.: The Chariton County Healthy Center reported 24 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. There have been 454 cases of the virus in the county. On Saturday, 115 were active. UPDATE 4:30 P.M.: The Howard County Sheriff’s Department posted to its Facebook page Saturday saying the jail is temporarily closed. The post

Dispensary says they’ve received a warm welcome after opening in Moberly

November 28, 2020 7:18 AM Ben Fein

COCO Dispensary in Moberly opened earlier this month and are offering a variety of THC and CBD products to patients in Mid-Missouri.

Ashland business owners react to Boone County mask order

November 24, 2020 6:49 PM Sydney Olsen

Many smaller communities in Boone County like Ashland and Centralia have seen rising numbers of COVID-19 cases.

Columbia chiropractor’s office and barbershop cited for violating health order

November 24, 2020 2:17 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia/Boone County health department said two local businesses were cited for not following the city’s mask order recently.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 161 COVID-19 to state dashboard

November 23, 2020 9:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

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SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports more than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases

November 22, 2020 2:41 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 4,215 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

Boone County Commission set to meet to discuss COVID-19

November 22, 2020 5:24 AM Ben Fein

The commission is scheduled to meet Monday at 8 a.m. to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the county.

Saturday updates: State COVID-19 numbers continue to rise

November 21, 2020 11:11 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state health department reported 4,876 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, according to it’s dashboard. This puts Missouri at 267,312 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Saturday’s increase is up from the 4,614 new cases reported Friday. The state also added 18 new deaths bringing the total to 3,555. Total tests reported

Columbia Health Department shares Thanksgiving safety guidance

November 21, 2020 5:21 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is advising against most travel in their Thanksgiving guidance.

Multiple COVID-19 vaccines could be available soon, each still needs to be approved

November 20, 2020 1:40 PM Victoria Bragg

Multiple pharmaceutical companies have plans to seek emergency authorization for their COVID-19 vaccines. It could take weeks before the vaccines are approved and distributed.

University of Missouri curators approve new children’s hospital

November 19, 2020 5:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri System Board of Curators approved a proposal to build a new children’s hospital Thursday morning.

Capital Region Medical Center news conference

Capital Region to build outpatient surgery center on Jefferson City campus

November 18, 2020 9:19 AM Victoria Bragg

A news conference about the advancement is being held at the hospital at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 health order extension

November 16, 2020 3:57 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia and Boone County leaders are keeping an eye on COVID-19 numbers to decide what restrictions need to be in place in order to keep people safe.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Fayette elementary school to move to online learning

November 15, 2020 11:04 AM Zach Boetto

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services added over 3,000 new daily cases to the count total on Sunday.

Columbia health order extended for three weeks

November 13, 2020 1:39 PM Ben Fein

Local officials are set to announce a new health order during a community briefing Friday at 3 p.m. Both the City of Columbia and Boone County leaders will attend the event.