Case Counts & Statistics

• Boone County, MO COVID-19 Information
  A clearinghouse of up-to-date COVID-19 case counts and statistics and available resources for COVID-19 for Boone County.
• Coronavirus Tracker
  Resource for accurate and updated numbers on this global pandemic.
• Maps & Visuals
  A collection of links to different maps and data visualizations of the evolving pandemic from the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
• Missouri Public Health Dashboard
  Statewide COVID-19 information for Missouri – Definitions, statistics, case counts, hospital status and other up to date information can be found here.

General Information

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  Information from the leading national public health institute of the United States.
• How to “Flatten the Curve”
  Excellent explainer from the Washington Post about how social distancing can slow the spread of the coronavirus.
• Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
  Missouri news related to the outbreak and a statewide public hotline for citizens or providers needing guidance regarding COVID-19 (the disease caused by the novel coronavirus). Call the hotline at 877-435-8411.
• The Path to Zero: Key Metrics for COVID Suppression
  A collaboration of top scientists at institutions around the country, lead by the Harvard Global Health Institute, who have joined forces to create a unified set of metrics for the coronavirus pandemic, including a shared definition of risk levels — and tools for communities to fight the virus. Dashboard retired as of December 2022.
• World Health Organization
  Health topic page from the World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the United Nations that focuses on world public health. Includes a “myth busters” page that addresses COVID-19 rumors.
• Your pets and COVID-19
  Information on the health and welfare of domestic animals, including pets, during the COVID-19 pandemic from the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Medical Advice & Help

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Hotline: 877-435-8411
  The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) activated a statewide public hotline for citizens or providers needing guidance regarding COVID-19. The hotline is being operated by medical professionals and is available Mon-Fri. 7:30am – 5:30pm.
• COVID-19 Testing Sites
  List of locations, including their contact information, where COVID-19 testing is available in the state of Missouri.
• Boone Health Lab Services
  Information on contacting lab services at Boone Health for testing.
• City of Columbia COVID-19 Health Resources
  List of resources related to COVID-19, including symptoms, treatment and vaccines.
• MU Health Care Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Page
  Information about what to do if you’re sick and how to get tested through MU Health Care.
• Columbia/Boone County COVID-19 Vaccine Information
  Information on vaccines from Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services.
• Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Vaccinators Map
  Information on providers of the COVID-19 vaccine throughout the state of Missouri. Individuals can sign up online or call the COVID-19 hotline at (877) 435-8411 for notification of statewide vaccinations.

Information for Parents & Child Care Providers

• Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
  A kid-friendly comic explaining the facts about the coronavirus and tips for prevention from NPR.
• Talking to Children About COVID-19
  A parent resource from the National Association of School Psychologists.

Assistance

• Affordable Connectivity Program
  Information on this program from the FCC is which extended a benefit for families to gain access to broadband services during the pandemic to families experiencing hardship, both due to the COVID-19 pandemic and otherwise. Due to a lack of additional funding from Congress, the Affordable Connectivity Program has ended for now. Effective June 1, 2024, households will no longer receive an ACP discount.
• Ameren Missouri COVID-19 Clean Slate Program
  Multiple community partners and agencies will participate in administering this program and determining income eligibility. Once the agency determines your eligibility, the program can help you clear the remaining balance on your account after you make a down payment of 25% of your current balance owed.
• CoMoHelps
  CoMoHelps is a joint effort of Heart of Missouri United Way, City of Columbia, Boone County and Community Foundation of Central Missouri, offering assistance to those who are struggling in the COVID-19 pandemic and to those who wish to help.
• COVID-19 FAQs for Businesses and Workers
  Coronavirus information from the Missouri Department of Labor. Includes information about unemployment compensation, worker’s compensation and discrimination.
• Get Help (COVID-19)
  The City of Columbia and Boone County are coordinating the community’s mass care and human services response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here you can find up to date information about social service and healthcare resources for residents of Boone County.
• Missouri State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR) Mortgage Assistance
  Information for Missouri homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments due to COVID-19. The SAFHR for Homeowners program is no longer accepting applications or requests for additional funding.
• Relief for Renters
  A number of resources for individuals struggling with housing due to COVID. The CDC eviction moratorium expired on August 26th, 2021.
• Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
  COVID-19 resources from the Small Business Administration.
• Student Loan Forbearance
  Information on this program that was in place to provide relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency, federal student loan borrowers can be placed in an administrative forbearance, which allows you to temporarily stop making your monthly loan payment. The U.S. Department of Education’s COVID-19 relief for student loans ended in 2023. Student loan interest resumed on Sept. 1, 2023 with payments due starting in October 2023.
• Tax Relief
  Special section of the IRS website focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus.
• Third Economic Impact Payments
  Statement from IRS regarding the third economic impact payments