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Should Columbia and Boone County continue to ease coronavirus business restrictions?

Asked by ABC 17 News

233 Votes

Should Columbia and Boone County continue to ease coronavirus business restrictions?

63%

Yes Yes

37%

No No

63%

Yes

The Columbia/Boone County health department announced Monday that a modified health order will take effect later this week with relaxed restrictions. The order, among other chan... Show More

The Columbia/Boone County health department announced Monday that a modified health order will take effect later this week with relaxed restrictions. The order, among other changes, allows restaurants and bars to stay open as late as they choose. Show Less

2 Comments

Patricia Boggs

Numbers low, no worse than flu

Max

Because it is time to open up. Those that don't want to, can stay home.

37%

No

Easing restrictions too much while the coronavirus is still prevalent could contribute to increased case rates. Health officials say the public should still follow the rules in ... Show More

Easing restrictions too much while the coronavirus is still prevalent could contribute to increased case rates. Health officials say the public should still follow the rules in place and use safety precautions. Show Less

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Do you feel comfortable dining in a restaurant?

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519 Votes

Do you feel comfortable dining in a restaurant?

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

Downtown Columbia restaurants are holding Restaurant Week. They hope the event will help boost sales that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, case rates a... Show More

Downtown Columbia restaurants are holding Restaurant Week. They hope the event will help boost sales that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, case rates are still declining. Show Less

7 Comments

Carissa Putzkie

Because I like to go in and still down and enjoy my food.

Andrew Baker

Because my work truck doesn't fit in a drive thru and a guy's gotta eat.

Steve TheBmann

Only those with concerns should be avoiding restaurants IMO. It should have been that way from day one.

Will Mason

Your fear mongering has failed.

Patricia Boggs

Why not? Simply put when your sick stay home.

Angela Embree

Because covid numbers are down and it is time to let the economy and business owners recover from the economic loss due to the pandemic.

Nathan Butler

I've recovered from COVID, and therefore am a very low risk for both contraction and transmission.

41%

No

Many people are still wary of eating inside restaurants, where people have to be unmasked to eat and are seated in a common area.

Many people are still wary of eating inside restaurants, where people have to be unmasked to eat and are seated in a common area. Show Less

3 Comments

Debbie Baker

No, double No, and triple Hell No!!!!!! You have all kinds of people moving around, kids running around. People snotting, sneezing, coughing, farting, dirty hands from wiping hand across their nose and mouth and won't go and wash their hands. Folks digging in their behinds and go to get a plate.

Julie Ann Bird

I am high risk being immunocompromised so I don't feel comfortable dinning in yet. If cases of covid-19 continue to decrease, then I would love to eat in a restaurant again.

Andy Miller

COVID.

Are two trash bags per week enough for your household?

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460 Votes

Are two trash bags per week enough for your household?

20%

Yes Yes

80%

No No

20%

Yes

The City of Columbia has made changes to its residential trash program. The city provides 104 bags per year and residents must pay extra to get more bags.

The City of Columbia has made changes to its residential trash program. The city provides 104 bags per year and residents must pay extra to get more bags. Show Less

1 Comment

Christena

Yes and No. My husband and I, with our 3 children hardly use that much. But, my two brother-in-laws that live with us order out constantly, that fills up the trash horribly fast.

80%

No

Many homes will use more than the allotted two bags per week, having to pay extra via purchasing the city bags.

Many homes will use more than the allotted two bags per week, having to pay extra via purchasing the city bags. Show Less

6 Comments

Mira

If the bags were 55 gallon bags, my vote would have been yes.

Jenn Ann

NO not at all! An average household would be a family of 4. I think it would of been more fair to say 4 bags? I agree, people who use have more trash should pay more to dispose of it but the limit should be more than2 bags. I have a daycare and 3 kids so I have tons more. But 2 bags? come on!

Mike Kathmann

The question of, “are two bags enough for your household” should be, “what size trash bags are big enough for your household”. To our family of 5, it is one 55 gallon bag a week. If the city would provide the 55 gallon bags instead of these smaller ones, that would be very helpful.

John Jones

This is a scam by the City of Columbia. There needs to be a class action lawsuit by citizens also; for charging recycling fees for almost a year and not delivering. There has to be some low ball attorneys out there looking to make a buck or two!!!!

Regina Tavarez

I have a 7 person household and have no idea how I am going to afford to buy the extra bags needed every week. I am very upset about this decision.

Patricia Boggs

We eat good

Columbia SquareOffs

Should Columbia and Boone County continue to ease coronavirus business restrictions?

63% Yes Yes

37% No No

63% Yes

37% No

Do you feel comfortable dining in a restaurant?

59% Yes Yes

41% No No

59% Yes

41% No

Are two trash bags per week enough for your household?

20% Yes Yes

80% No No

20% Yes

80% No

About Columbia

63%

Yes Yes

37%

No No

63%

Yes

37%

No

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

41%

No

20%

Yes Yes

80%

No No

20%

Yes

80%

No