Columbia and other towns across Missouri are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Columbia, MO community.
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Missouri COVID-19 Cases
Missouri Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,780,715
Missouri New Coronavirus Deaths:
Missouri Total Coronavirus Deaths: 22,778
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Columbia
These are Columbia's proposed water rate changes after a cost-of-service study
Columbia residents could actually see their water usage fees go down if the new rates are adopted in the 2026 budget in September. More info »
Columbia Daily Tribune on MSN - 05/10/2025 09:05pmMissouri patients, health care providers navigate issues with workforce shortages
Early in the pandemic, 42% of hospitals identified workforce supply as the main barrier to treating COVID‑19 patients, according to the Missouri Hospital Association’s 2021 COVID‑19 ... More info »
Columbia Missourian - 04/19/2025 12:00pmDidn't get a chance to get your Real ID before the deadline? Here's what you can do
Transportation officials recommend getting to the airport three hours early if you do not have a Real ID and having other forms of identification. More info »
KOMU 8 - 05/06/2025 11:00amFamily of Missouri Woman with Coronavirus Broke Quarantine to Attend School Dance
The family of a Missouri woman with coronavirus broke quarantine to attend a school dance on Saturday, prompting the school to cancel classes. The patient, a woman in her twenties just outside of ... More info »
People - 03/09/2020 06:05am