Columbia faces worst hospital staffing strain of COVID-19 pandemic
The overall strain on hospitals is worse than in the early days of the pandemic, which is due in part to a lack of staff and an influx of patients.
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The overall strain on hospitals is worse than in the early days of the pandemic, which is due in part to a lack of staff and an influx of patients.
Boone County has the highest active case load since March 2020.
"We saw the vaccine as an opportunity for hope and a way to move forward in this journey against COVID-19," Brad Myers said.
Boone Health reports 12 to 14 patients in the hospital with COVID-19. MU Health reports 22 patients with COVID-19.
Kids 12 years old and older are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC authorized the use on Wednesday. Boone Health was the first in Columbia to host a vaccination clinic for this age group Thursday. Over 400 doses were given at the event. COLUMBIA - Kids 12 years old and older are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC authorized the use on Wednesday. Boone Health was the first in Columbia to host a vaccination clinic for this age group Thursday. Over 400 doses were given at the event. Boone Health's vaccination events are held at th...