COLUMBIA - Willie's Bar and The Blue Note are two local businesses opening back up this weekend as COVID-19 case numbers continue to decrease in Boone County. Boone County saw the lowest number of active cases since July 31 just under two weeks ago on Feb. 15. The health department reported 33 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. In the last 24 hours, the county also reported 29 hospitalizations, one of the lowest numbers since the start of the pandemic. The re-openings come two weeks after the City of Columbia's modified health order, which allows bars, restaurants and entertainment venues to stay open until midnight, rather than 10:30 p.m. The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services spokesperson explained how the health order is a factor for many businesses re-opening.Â