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Should health orders in Columbia and Boone County be allowed to expire?

Asked by ABC 17 News

424 Votes

Should health orders in Columbia and Boone County be allowed to expire?

72%

Yes Yes

28%

No No

72%

Yes

Officials said Monday that the coronavirus health orders in Columbia and Boone County will expire May 12, citing low numbers of new cases and high numbers of vaccinations.

Officials said Monday that the coronavirus health orders in Columbia and Boone County will expire May 12, citing low numbers of new cases and high numbers of vaccinations. Show Less

6 Comments

Max

It is the right thing to do. It is time to move on with our lives. Those that don't want to move on, can stay home.

Missy Marlett

It's time to move forward and put this pandemic behind us!!! It is hurting our local revenue as people are frequenting bordering cities where the rules are more relaxed.

Steve TheBmann

It is past time. Those that are at high risk should have already received their vaccination. Time to move on.

Jennifer Hancock

Where I work, we have been abiding by the mask mandate since this was put into place for over a year now and getting vaccinated as well. It's time to lift this. The numbers have been decreasing.

Gina Spriggs

The curve has been "flattened," time to move on. Masks do more harm than good.

Fredrick Green

Numbers are going down every week.

28%

No

While vaccination rates are high, more than 50% of the county is yet to get a shot. Officials warned that while they're relaxing restrictions, that could change if cases surge.

While vaccination rates are high, more than 50% of the county is yet to get a shot. Officials warned that while they're relaxing restrictions, that could change if cases surge. Show Less

1 Comment

Sandy Wishon

Too soon!

Asked by ABC 17 News

511 Votes

Do you still wear a mask?

72%

Yes Yes

28%

No No

72%

Yes

Public health experts say despite lower coronavirus case rates and increasing vaccinations, Americans should continue to wear masks to prevent another surge.

Public health experts say despite lower coronavirus case rates and increasing vaccinations, Americans should continue to wear masks to prevent another surge. Show Less

6 Comments

Amy

I wear mine until we have more people immunized or a sure-fire cure.

Justin Miller

As required by law but not in non-public places.

Letitia DenHartog

I wear a mask because I want to remain safe and believe that I can be a positive example for others until we get through this.

Steven Duncan

I work in Assisted Living and have to wear one at work. I also believe that masks are essential for public health. I usually don't wear at home or in the car.. I always wear a mask when shopping or visiting businesses. I did get my second Pfizer vaccine at my job 1st week of February.

Ian Simms

It's common sense

Lorrie Evelyn Furrer

Of course.

28%

No

Some people have rejected masks from the start while others are growing weary of wearing them.

Some people have rejected masks from the start while others are growing weary of wearing them. Show Less

6 Comments

Christopher Watson

i ONLY HAVE WORN ONE IN STORES, never anywhere else, still not sick!

Max

Because they are as effective at stopping the virus, as chain link fences are at keeping mosquitoes out of my yard.

Kellie Duncan

Already had vaccine

Manda Gracie

I only where a mask where forced to. I prefer to travel to do my shopping in counties where they’re not required. Masks don’t make sense because no one follows proper guidelines, I’ve worked with the public the entire pandemic and haven’t caught the virus.

Zack Kempker

Never have

Patricia Boggs

Never wore a mask,

Should Boone County shut down businesses that don't follow coronavirus orders?

Asked by ABC 17 News

226 Votes

Should Boone County shut down businesses that don't follow coronavirus orders?

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely. Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58%

No. It's government overreach. No. It's government overreach.

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely.

Health orders for Columbia and Boone County require businesses to submit an operating plan to show they're adhering to coronavirus guidelines. Officials say the rules are needed... Show More

Health orders for Columbia and Boone County require businesses to submit an operating plan to show they're adhering to coronavirus guidelines. Officials say the rules are needed to slow down the virus. Show Less

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58%

No. It's government overreach.

The health department shut down a Columbia bar over the weekend for following the health order. Some say this sort of power is an infringement on business owners' rights.

The health department shut down a Columbia bar over the weekend for following the health order. Some say this sort of power is an infringement on business owners' rights. Show Less

3 Comments

Christina Todd

No , They should let businesses open up and if people want to go in those businesses that their choice

Mark Johnson

Business have to make money to employ people. I have never agreed with the mayors stupid ideas about masks. He has destroyed many businesses in town the Executive Center comes to mind. I will remember when it comes time to vote.

Will Mason

Unelected people should not have the power to legislate. Their orders are not law since they have never faced voters.

Boone SquareOffs

Should health orders in Columbia and Boone County be allowed to expire?

72% Yes Yes

28% No No

72% Yes

28% No

Do you still wear a mask?

72% Yes Yes

28% No No

72% Yes

28% No

Should Boone County shut down businesses that don't follow coronavirus orders?

42% Yes. They should have to operate safely. Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58% No. It's government overreach. No. It's government overreach.

42% Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58% No. It's government overreach.

About Boone

72%

Yes Yes

28%

No No

72%

Yes

28%

No

72%

Yes Yes

28%

No No

72%

Yes

28%

No

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely. Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58%

No. It's government overreach. No. It's government overreach.

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58%

No. It's government overreach.