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Parson allows restaurants to sell unprepared food in bid to fight bare store shelves

March 23, 2020 2:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that state officials are relaxing regulations on how restaurants sell food.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri passes 100 COVID-19 cases

March 22, 2020 9:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Sunday updates about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health group pushes for more movement restrictions in Missouri

March 22, 2020 8:49 PM Matthew Sanders

A group that represents public health agencies in major Missouri metropolitan areas sent a letter to Gov. Mike Parson on Friday pushing for tighter controls on public movement.

State health officials confirm 90 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri

March 21, 2020 9:30 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said there are at least 90 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state late Saturday night.

Gov. Parson holds COVID-19 briefing Saturday afternoon

March 21, 2020 2:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson held a daily COVID-19 briefing Saturday at 3 p.m.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Hy-Vee plans to raise $1 million for food banks

March 20, 2020 10:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for live updates throughout the day.

State lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19

March 21, 2020 1:17 AM Lucas Geisler

A member of the Missouri House of Representatives has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to House leadership.

Missouri to prohibit gatherings of 10 or more to slow COVID-19

March 20, 2020 2:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson will hold his daily COVID-19 update at 3 p.m. in the Missouri Capitol.

Local child care provider adjusts to changing capacity restrictions

March 20, 2020 4:34 PM Amber Tabeling

A local child care company is making changes after the state relaxed some of the child capacity restrictions Thursday.

Gov. Parson announces 47 test positive for COVID-19 in Missouri

March 20, 2020 9:22 AM Matt Ragsdale

Parson’s tweet shows there are 11 more confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Missouri since Thursday, March 19.

Gov. Mike Parson and Dr. Randall Williams

State addresses child care needs amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 19, 2020 9:21 PM Katie Greathouse

The Missouri Department of Health and Social Services said it took steps Thursday to help child care providers and families during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Local lab able to test more than 700 COVID-19 kits daily

March 19, 2020 6:44 PM Zach Boetto

GeneTrait Laboratories, a subsidiary of PTC Laboratories, is working alongside Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care in testing for COVID-19.

Shoppers at high risk for COVID-19 benefit from stores’ special early hours

March 19, 2020 11:41 AM Amber Tabeling

Shoppers vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19 said Thursday morning that a store’s special early shopping hour helped them find supplies.

Parson defends decision not to close business as COVID-19 spreads

March 19, 2020 1:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday defended his decision not to order businesses to close to stop the spread of COVID-19.

State provides resources to victims of coronavirus-related scams

March 19, 2020 10:42 AM Joe McLean

State officials warn the crisis of COVID-19 presents an opportunity for scammers to prey upon vulnerable Missouri citizens.

Ameren Missouri to provide $1 million in energy assistance

March 19, 2020 7:42 AM Brittany Wiley

Ameren Missouri announced Thursday that it will provide $1 million in energy assistance to customers across the state.

Missouri COVID-19 cases rise to 24 as governor takes new actions

March 18, 2020 9:53 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson and several state department directors delivered updates on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday night. Cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus rose to 24 on Wednesday night, tripling from the known amount of cases on Tuesday morning. The Department of Health and Senior

Missouri lawmakers debate coronavirus relief funding in final House budget push

March 18, 2020 3:31 PM Joe McLean

Missouri representatives reconvened in the house chamber Wednesday morning amid heightened concerns of the coronavirus pandemic and warnings from state and local officials to avoid gatherings of more than 50 people.