Local health and travel leaders urge caution when making spring break plans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
As spring break for schools and universities across Mid-Missouri nears, leaders are asking people to take caution while planning trips amid the pandemic.
A spokeswoman for the Columbia/Boone County Health Department Sara Humm said locally, case rates are lower and vaccine distribution is rising, but that doesn t mean the pandemic is over. It s important to remember that just because you are on a beach doesn t mean the COVID doesn t exist, Humm said.
The department recommends continuing all the usual safety protocols like social distancing, masking and general hygiene if people do choose to travel.
Plans for educator vaccinations in Boone County will depend on supply of doses
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
After the state announced plans to move into Tier 3 of its vaccination plan on March 15, school districts and health leaders are looking at how to get educators vaccinated.
During a webinar on Wednesday with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Missouri s Health Department spoke about plans to get teachers vaccinated across the state.
DESE asked districts Tuesday to send in plans to vaccinate teachers, whether that is through community events or vaccinations, or larger scale events.
Boone Hospital in Columbia is currently working with schools in Boone County and the health department to vaccinate teachers and staff that are currently eligible, but large-scale plans for educators will depend on supply.