Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update
Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update at Columbia City Hall Monday.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Boone County leaders will be updating residents on the future of health orders Monday.
The most recent national guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are relaxing restrictions for people who are fully vaccinated.
Local leaders have relied on guidelines from the CDC since the start of the pandemic.
The current Columbia/Boone County health order mandates masks while inside and for people within 6 feet of each other outside.
The most recent CDC guidance suggests, whether vaccinated or not, people may walk, run, or bike outdoors with members of their household. People who have not gotten the coronavirus vaccine can also attend small, outdoor gatherings safely provided that they wear a mask.
COLUMBIA- The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services will give an update on the city s COVID-19 status Monday afternoon in a community briefing.
A community briefing will be held Monday at City Hall to provide information about the current state of COVID-19 cases and the future of the Health Orders in Columbia and Boone County. You can find more information on the City s website: https://t.co/fbLpAJb0RYpic.twitter.com/Coswk3nO3I City of Columbia, MO (@CoMoGov) April 30, 2021
The most recently activated health ordinance began April 14. The health order has 21 sections and includes regulations for mask wearing.
Columbia mayor: Health orders will be allowed to expire May 12
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Monday that the city and county coronavirus health orders will expire May 12 and will not be replaced, saying now is the right time to turn back the dial on restrictions.
Treece cited low levels of new coronavirus case levels and high rates of vaccination during a news conference Monday at Columbia City Hall. New cases are staying steady but low in Boone County. The five-day average of new daily cases has remained at about 10 for the past week. Active cases are below 100.
COLUMBIA- The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services will make an announcement Monday in regard to the current health orders.
A community briefing will be held Monday at City Hall to provide information about the current state of COVID-19 cases and the future of the Health Orders in Columbia and Boone County. You can find more information on the City s website: https://t.co/fbLpAJb0RYpic.twitter.com/Coswk3nO3I City of Columbia, MO (@CoMoGov) April 30, 2021
The most recently activated health ordinance began April 14. The health order has 21 sections and includes regulations for mask wearing.
Officials say coronavirus vaccine requirements not likely in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The fight against COVID-19 continues across the globe and health officials continue to say the strongest weapon is the coronavirus vaccine.
Now that the vaccine is more widely available, the supply is starting to outpace the demand.
Leaders across the country have been grappling with the idea of vaccine passports and other vaccination requirements to take part in public life. Here in Missouri, Gov. Mike Parson has made it clear he will not support vaccine passports or requirements of any type state-wide.
The federal government has also stated it has no plans to require vaccinations to travel or access businesses.