Boone County Extends Reopening Plan Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is extending Phase 2, step 3 of their reopening plan. The announcement, made today (Friday), extends the current step of reopening until 11:59pm on August 10th. No additional restrictions or modifications have been issued. The extension has been issued because Boone County is…… Continue Reading

Missouri Governor Says State Must Get Schools Reopened Missouri Governor Mike Parson is saying the state must get schools reopened. The Governor made his remarks yesterday (Thursday) saying he has had numerous conversations with school administrators and he is confident they can reopen schools safely. Yesterday (Thursday) the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services…… Continue Reading

Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Testing Numbers for 7/9 One new case of COVID-19 being reported in Audrain County this (Wednesday) morning. According to the Audrain County Health Department as of 11:30 this morning there are now 14 active cases. Of the 142 total positive cases in the county, 127 cases have recovered with…… Continue Reading

Audrain County Health Department Daily COVID-19 Briefing 7/8 One new case of COVID-19 being reported in Audrain County this (Wednesday) morning. According to the Audrain County Health Department as of 11:30 this morning there are now 14 active cases. Of the 142 total positive cases in the county, 127 cases have recovered with 1 total…… Continue Reading

Boone County and Columbia Health Officials Clarify What is Considered a Mask The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is clarifying what is considered a mask after the Columbia City Council approved a mask wearing ordinance on Monday night. The ordinance defines a mask as a covering made of cloth, fabric, or other soft or permeable material,…… Continue Reading