Some restaurants report trouble hiring as coronavirus restrictions are removed COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia will likely be without coronavirus health orders soon, theoretically returning the restaurant business to something similar to what it was before the pandemic. However, some restaurant owners and industry advocates say businesses are having trouble finding workers. Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Monday that the city's coronavirus health order will expire May 12 and will not be replaced unless current positive trends change. The order requires people to wear masks where social distancing is not possible and in restaurants when they're not seated. The order also requires social distancing inside businesses.