If you've gotten vaccinated, starting in June, experiences around Columbia and Boone County will start to feel a lot closer to the "normal" the city, county and country as a whole have been craving since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
The City of Columbia on Thursday announced several changes regarding masking and social distancing requirements around the city and county, including in K-12 schools, local colleges and government spaces.
"As community partners, we continue to recommend wearing masks and social distancing, especially for people who are not vaccinated. As we continue to lift restrictions, now is the time to provide updated guidance to our community," said Columbia Mayor Brian Treece in a news release announcing the changes. "With more people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, it will become safer for everyone to begin enjoying activities like school and community engagement in a more normal way."