Health Archives

Health Department suspends Brookside Midtown’s operating permit for pool

August 22, 2020 4:34 PM Zola Crowder

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department suspended Brookside Midtown’s operating permit for their pool Saturday morning.

Columbia teachers’ union recommends changing when online learning will be required

August 21, 2020 4:30 PM Zola Crowder

On Friday, the Columbia Missouri’s National Education Association offered follow-up recommendations to the Columbia Public School district’s reopening plan order, which included changing the distance learning benchmark to 30, instead of 50.

Columbia Public Schools plans to separate students and employees with signs of COVID-19

August 19, 2020 12:16 PM Zola Crowder

In the event of a possible case of COVID-19, Columbia Public Schools will follow certain protocols, starting with visiting the school nurse to determine if symptoms are COVID-19 related.

Jury trials resume in Boone County amid COVID-19 pandemic

August 18, 2020 6:30 PM Sydney Olsen

Wednesday will mark the first jury trial in Boone County since they stopped in March because of COVID-19.

SUNDAY UPDATES: New daily cases drop in Boone County

August 16, 2020 4:13 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service reported 67,475 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. There were 66,397 cases reported on Saturday.

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

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 50 new COVID-19 cases

August 15, 2020 3:22 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 66,397 COVID-19 cases Saturday. That is an increase from 65,270 on Friday.

COVID-19 testing in Boone County decreases as positivity rate increases

August 14, 2020 6:23 PM Zola Crowder

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department said fewer Boone County residents were tested in the last week, but more positive cases have been reported.

Parents of students with disabilities prepare for changes to fall school year

August 13, 2020 8:01 PM Zola Crowder

For Columbia Public Schools, all students eligible for special education services have the option to come to the building, receive their special education services remotely, or both.

Columbia Public Schools opens fall class choice back up to parents

August 12, 2020 11:58 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is giving parents another chance to change their choice for in-class or hybrid learning before the school year starts next month.

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

Columbia, Boone County leaders urge responsibility in COVID-19 fight as school year approaches

August 11, 2020 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Some of Columbia and Boone County’s top health and education leaders are set to meet Tuesday to discuss the recent COVID-19 health order and students’ return for the fall semester.

Boone County Commission approves $1.8 million in CARES Act funding for health department

August 11, 2020 11:49 AM Zola Crowder

The Boone County Commission approved $1.8 million in federal funds Tuesday for the Columbia/Boone County health department to hire more workers for the fight against COVID-19.

DEFENDERS: Scammers posing as contact tracers

August 10, 2020 9:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Some people are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to try and get people’s money. Scammers are finding ways to use contact tracing for their personal gain. For example, some potential victims might get an unsolicited message through text, email or on social media saying that they have come into contact with someone who has

Businesses have large part in making sure customers adhere to new COVID-19 order

August 10, 2020 12:00 PM Zola Crowder

Restaurant and bar owners have the right to require customers to follow the new rules under a modified COVID-19 health order that took effect Monday for Columbia and Boone County, a health official said.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees drastic drop in new daily cases

August 9, 2020 4:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported a large drop in new daily cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Morgan, Moniteau County report new active cases of COVID-19

August 8, 2020 4:30 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.

Columbia, Boone County health order adds new restrictions to restaurants and bars

August 7, 2020 11:40 AM Zola Crowder

An updated health order for Columbia and Boone County requires customers at restaurants and bars to remain seated unless going to the bathroom.

Hundreds apply for contact tracing jobs in Boone County

August 5, 2020 6:47 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is working to hire several positions with CARES Act funding.

Hospital group: Expanding Medicaid in Missouri will take time

August 5, 2020 11:54 AM Zola Crowder

Missourians who qualify for the expanded Medicaid program might have to wait a year or more before being covered.

Truman's Bar & Grill was charged with violating the COVID-19 health order.

Another Columbia restaurant charged with violating COVID-19 order

August 5, 2020 11:03 AM Molly Stawinoga

The City of Columbia filed charges against Truman’s Bar & Grill for violating the COVID-19 health order.

Group organizes to push Columbia Public Schools to delay reopening

August 4, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

Organizers of a protest outside Tuesday night’s Columbia Board of Education meeting say they hope their silent demonstration will send a message to CPS leaders to delay the start of school.