Columbia releases guidelines for Halloween during coronavirus pandemic
The City of Columbia is encouraging people to stay safe for Halloween during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
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Community flu vaccination events begin in Boone County
Wednesday is the first of seven community vaccination events being held by the Columbia/Boone County Health Department.
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Health department officials explain what punishments Boone County businesses could face if violating health order
The Columbia/ Boone County health department could punish Boone County businesses two separate ways for not adhering to the current health order’s regulations.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County reports fifth COVID-related death
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported a total of 123,406 COVID-19 cases in the state on Sunday.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 60 new COVID-19 cases
ORIGINAL: The Moniteau County Health Center reported a fifth death related to COVID-19 on Saturday.
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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services urging Missourians to get flu vaccine
Symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are nearly identical.
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Health Department: ‘Isolating is different than quarantining’
After Governor Mike Parson revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, he announced he would be in isolation for 10 days. This caused some confusion as to how long one must quarantine if contracting the virus.
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Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services offering flu vaccines
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is now administering flu vaccines through school-based flu clinics, outreach clinics around Boone County, and curbside appointments. Experts say the flu vaccines is crucial this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although a flu vaccine does not protect you against COVID-19, it can help
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Health department explains reasons for change in health order
Staff from the Columbia/Boone County health department and city leaders are discussing the current state of COVID-19.
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: More COVID-19 cases identified in Truman building
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported Missouri has had 112,844 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
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MU Health Care reports data breach
Patients of University of Missouri Health Care may have had their information exposed after an email phishing incident.
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Nash Vegas has operating permit suspended by health department
The bar Nash Vegas in downtown Columbia had its operating permit suspended on Friday night for violating the public health order.
Continue ReadingSATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 66 new COVID-19 cases
Missouri saw 1,387 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
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MU Health set to begin drive-thru flu shots
Mu Health Care is set to launch the service Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon and plan on offering the shots every Saturday through October 31st.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone County School District staff member tests positive; 22 students and staff quarantine
Get updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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State leaders prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine as federal health officials recommend plan
Federal health officials want to make sure states are prepared for the day a COVID-19 vaccine is ready.
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Columbia Public Schools plans to introduce hybrid-learning in four phases
Students in Columbia could do hybrid-learning this year, and the youngest would be the first in the classroom.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 cases confirmed in Harry S. Truman State Office Building.
The Department of Health and Senior Services has reported 102,747 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 90 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,974 new COVID-19 cases Saturday.
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State Health Department touts new COVID-19 tests as being less invasive
The Missouri State Health Department will now use self-administered COVID-19 tests at all of their community testing events.
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