Columbia / Boone County Public Health and Human Services is extended the existing health orders for the county.
No modifications are being made to the orders and they have now been extended until 11:59 p.m. on November 3rd.
According to the agency, cases have remained fairly stable, however hospitalizations have increased in the county.
While most of those hospitalized are from outside Boone County, extended the orders will reduce the burden on the local healthcare system.