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Missouri records 9th virus death; another nursing home hit

March 27, 2020 9:20 AM Associated Press

Missouri has recorded its ninth coronavirus death as the outbreak continues to spread, hitting nursing homes particularly hard.

Columbia lab responsible for one-third of COVID-19 testing across Missouri

March 26, 2020 10:26 PM Zach Boetto

A private Columbia laboratory is now assisting numerous hospitals across Missouri and out-of-state with COVID-19 testing.

Missouri seeking unemployment, mental health help in federal disaster declaration

March 26, 2020 8:17 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state needs federal help to keep up with a crush of unemployment claims, according to the governor’s request for a federal disaster declaration. ABC 17 News obtained the request sent by Gov. Mike Parson on March 23 to President Donald Trump to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. The request asks

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County health officials report 12 COVID-19 cases

March 26, 2020 8:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.

Mental health experts offer advice for coping with COVID-19 related stress

March 26, 2020 11:48 AM Connor Hirsch

Psychiatric experts with the University of Missouri Health Care system are warning about the mental health effects of coronavirus-related stress and isolation.

Initial Missouri unemployment claims increase tenfold amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 26, 2020 11:32 AM Amber Tabeling

Last week saw the greatest number of initial unemployment claims ever in the United States, with initial claims in Missouri increasing tenfold, according to figures released Thursday morning.

State agencies looking at sites to convert into medical facilities

March 26, 2020 5:15 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several state agencies are working together to find sites capable of converting into medical facilities if needed. Gov. Mike Parson said the state’s Medicaid chief, Todd Richardson, was looking into the issue alongside the State Emergency Management Agency. Parson said the groups were also working with the U.S. Army Corps of

Employee at Columbia factory tests positive for COVID-19

March 26, 2020 4:45 PM Matthew Sanders

An employee of the Gates Corporation factory in Columbia has tested positive for COVID-19.

Cafe Berlin closed its dining room Monday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

List of Boone County eateries staying open during COVID-19 outbreak

March 18, 2020 7:27 PM Zara Barker

Columbia, Mo. – KMIZ EDITOR’S NOTE: This list has become outdated and ABC 17 News is using a new tool to alert consumers to open restaurants. Information about local businesses can now be accessed at https://columbia.open4biz.us/ During the coronavirus outbreak, many restaurants are having to adjust the way they do business on a daily basis.

Parson highlights relaxed transportation rules’ role in COVID-19 fight

March 26, 2020 2:25 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that his administration has relaxed regulations on commercial trucking to help supplies move across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Third person pleads guilty in 2018 Sylvan Lane killing

March 19, 2020 9:01 AM Matt Ragsdale

Online court records say Daria Littleton was sentenced to nine years in prison Monday.

Demolition of crumbling Jefferson City building to start Monday

March 26, 2020 12:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City officials said Thursday that demolition on a crumbling downtown building will begin next week.

Corps to keep reservoir levels lower to brace for possible flooding

March 26, 2020 12:17 PM Matthew Sanders

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District says it will keep water levels lower in reservoirs because of the risk of spring flooding.

Rush on paper products still underway in Columbia grocery stores

March 26, 2020 11:16 AM Joe McLean

Fewer than 48 hours after a stay-at-home order took effect in Columbia, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper appear to be the products toughest to keep in stock.

University of Missouri System president to fill in as chancellor of Columbia campus

March 26, 2020 9:43 AM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri Board of Curators voted Wednesday to make UM System President Mun Choi the interim chancellor of the system’s main campus.

Boone County medical director expects COVID-19 cases to rise, hopes for smaller spike

March 25, 2020 2:19 PM Connor Hirsch

“I think we are going to see more cases for sure,” said Ashley Millham, medical director of Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health. “But I hope it’s a slower rise and a shorter peak.”

Stay-at-home order compliance will be complaint driven

March 24, 2020 8:52 PM Sydney Olsen

A stay-at-home order will go into effect in Boone County and Columbia at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. Under that order, city and health officials will be able to take action if businesses or individuals do not comply with the order.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Hy-Vee offers bonuses to employees working during pandemic

March 25, 2020 5:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for more updates on COVID-19.

Jefferson City hospitals capable of holding over 200 patients

March 25, 2020 9:31 PM Zach Boetto

Numbers from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services show the two major Jefferson City health care providers have a total of 268 licensed beds.

Rural communities in Boone County impacted by COVID-19

March 25, 2020 8:34 PM Ben Fein

Areas in Boone such as Centralia face unique problems in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. The city is abiding by the county’s stay at home order, and mayor Chris Cox says he’s seen restaurants take the biggest hit so far.