SUNDAY UPDATES: New case of COVID-19 in Callaway County
Follow our live blog for Sunday updates as the coronavirus spreads across mid-Missouri.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Two mid-Missouri counties report new cases of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ORIGINAL: Both Boone and Cole Counties have one new case of COVID-19. Boone County is reporting 88 cases of the virus, with 79 people recovered. There are currently eight active cases in the county. Cole County also has one new case, bringing the total there up to 43 with 33 people recovered.
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Boone County program offering free counseling amid COVID-19 outbreak
Families and children up to 19 years of age can access free counseling to help with issues due to COVID-19.
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Columbia lab needs more swabs to increase COVID-19 testing
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) GeneTrait Laboratories in Columbia has the capacity to test up to 20,000 samples for COVID-19 per week but officials from the lab say they’re lacking in essential materials. “We have some limitations right now,” said Michelle Beckwith, the vice president of GeneTrait Laboratories. “I don’t believe most of it’s an actual testing
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Three new cases of COVID-19 in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 2:18 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has reported 79 cases of COVID-19 in Boone County. That is a jump up three cases from 76 cases Saturday. The county currently has 14 active cases of the virus. Sixty four people have recovered from the virus so far.
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Local churches live-streaming Easter Sunday service
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Churches around Mid-Missouri will be practicing social distancing on Easter Sunday while still finding innovative ways to have a service. Some churches even plan to broadcast their worship service on streaming platforms like their websites, the radio and even Facebook live. First Baptist Church of Centralia pastor Chris Baker says this will
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County at 76 cases of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification. UPDATE 1:46 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is reporting 76 cases of COVID-19. The county has 64 recovered cases and 11 active cases.
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Honesty, availability key in talking with children about COVID-19
With coronavirus continuing to spread across the globe it can be difficult to escape conversations about it. Depending on the child, the virus can also feel very intimidating, so experts say it’s important to be available to listen to and talk with your child.
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Red Cross braces for drop in donations amid the COVID-19 outbreak
While Mid-Missouri hospitals say they have enough blood supplies right now, the American Red Cross is bracing for a lack of blood because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Saline counties report new COVID-19 cases
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Columbia Parks and Recreation adding restrictions to parks due to COVID-19
Some Columbia parks will soon have added restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Should you be wearing a facemask in public places in Mid-Missouri? Local health officials say yes
As health officials across the country are working to contain the spread of COVID-19, leaders in Mid-Missouri are asking people to wear masks when in public.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Number of deaths from COVID-19 in Missouri rises
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification. UPDATE 6:37 P.M.: The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in the state of Missouri has increased to 34. That is up 10 from 24 Saturday. The Department of Health and
Continue Reading Jefferson City orthodontist dies from coronavirus complications
Cole County reported its first death due to the coronavirus Friday afternoon. ABC 17 News confirmed Dr. Steven Huber, an orthodontist in Jefferson City, died from COVID-19.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County confirms 31 cases of COVID-19
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Columbia Fire Department using new methods to preserve N95 masks
“We want to do our part to conserve that supply, it lessens the strain on that supply of N95 masks that our health care providers really need.”
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Study highlights how long COVID-19 can live on certain surfaces
A study shows COVID-19 can live on surfaces for up to two to three days. Dr. Jen Ashton, the chief health and medical editor and chief medical correspondent for ABC News spoke about the longevity of the virus in an interview with David Muir. “The New England Journal of Medicine in laboratory settings, found three
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Stress eating common during stressful times; COVID-19 immunity foods don’t exist
As the COVID-19 outbreak shuts down businesses and keeps people in their homes, many are finding themselves in the pantry more than usual.
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Columbia teachers prep for “brand new” way of teaching after spring break
With stay-at-home orders in place across Mid-Missouri hoping to slow the spread of COVID-19, school is already looking a lot different for students and teachers.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Mexico authorities say middle school students, staff possibly exposed to coronavirus
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