Rush on paper products still underway in Columbia grocery stores
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.
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Boone County medical director expects COVID-19 cases to rise, hopes for smaller spike
“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.”
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Stay-at-home order compliance will be complaint driven
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.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Hy-Vee offers bonuses to employees working during pandemic
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Jefferson City hospitals capable of holding over 200 patients
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.
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Columbia, Boone County leaders issue stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Tuesday that city and county officials will implement a stay at home order to fight the spread of COVID-19.
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What is community transmission of COVID-19? Health officials explain why social distancing can stop it
When looking at the number of cases of COVID-19 in specific areas, health departments list three main ways the patient caught the virus: travel-related, contact with a confirmed case and community transmission.
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Local restaurants react to lift on restricting sale of unprepared food
Governor Parson signed executive order 20-05 on Monday, allowing restaurants to sell unprepared food.
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Evictions suspended, other court changes made in Boone and Callaway counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Evictions in Boone and Callaway counties are on hold for the next month in an order issued by the area’s presiding judge. An order from 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Kevin Crane suspended all evictions through April 17. The order said that “it is not in the interest of the public health to
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri passes 100 COVID-19 cases
Sunday updates about the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia restaurants asked to disinfect more as COVID-19 outbreak continues
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has asked restaurants to disinfect more regularly as many are transitioning to pickup and delivery only amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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CPS employee tests positive for COVID-19
Columbia Public Schools has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. CPS notified families and staff through email on Saturday afternoon. The employee, whose name and position has not been released for privacy reasons, found out the test came back positive Saturday. They were tested yesterday after showing COVID-19 symptoms. The Boone
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Hy-Vee plans to raise $1 million for food banks
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State lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19
A member of the Missouri House of Representatives has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to House leadership.
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City of Columbia, Boone County announce new restrictions to help contain COVID-19
Additional restrictions are now in place in the city of Columbia amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Two MU employees test positive for COVID-19
Two employees have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.
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Columbia Public Schools prepares to start grab-and-go meals for students
Columbia Public Schools is working to feed students while the district is closed.
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DogMaster Distillery producing hand sanitizer during COVID-19 pandemic
DogMaster Distillery is working to produce hand sanitizer for the Columbia Police Department, Boone County Health Department and City of Columbia during the coronavirus pandemic.
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State addresses child care needs amid COVID-19 pandemic
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.
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Shoppers at high risk for COVID-19 benefit from stores’ special early hours
Shoppers vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19 said Thursday morning that a store’s special early shopping hour helped them find supplies.
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