Columbia and Boone County health officials say that there have now been more than 11,500 confirmed COVID cases in January. That’s more than one-fourth of the overall COVID total since the start of the pandemic. The Columbia/Boone County health department says 352 residents tested positive for COVID on Wednesday, which is the last day numbers …
COVID vaccinations, including boosters, to be offered in Columbia on Saturday
You’ll have an opportunity Saturday for COVID vaccinations in Columbia. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has vaccine appointments available for those who need any dose in a series, including a booster dose. They’re offering Pfizer for those five and older and Moderna and Johnson and Johnson for those 18 and older. You can register online …
Columbia/Boone County Health officials announce changes to COVID reporting dta
Columbia and Boone County health officials say the surge in COVID cases became unmanageable during their previous data reporting system. The health department has announced that it will no longer report the number of current active cases and will no longer report the number of Boone County residents hospitalized. They’ll still reporting positive case hospitalizations …
Big turnout at Columbia’s emergency meeting on increasing fentanyl-related overdose deaths
About 150 people packed Columbia’s Hickman High School Tuesday night, to hear CPD and health officials warn about the growing problem of fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the community. 939 the Eagle’s Brandon Rathert, who covered the meeting, reports people stood in the back of the room as well. Columbia Police say there have been at …
Columbia has seen more than 20 fentanyl-related overdose deaths in 2021; town meeting planned
Columbia’s police chief says more than 20 people have died this year from overdoses involving fentanyl. More than 100 others have suffered injuries from fentanyl-related overdoses. Chief Geoff Jones tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” that victims are using drugs that they don’t expect fentanyl to be in. “Fake pills, drugs that people don’t …