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Vaccination Event Announced For Boone County Restaurant And Entertainment Employees

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services announced a COVID-19 vaccination event for bar, restaurant and entertainment industry workers Monday. The event will take place Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Blue Note in downtown Columbia.

The Health Department said 250 Moderna doses will be available by appointment only.

Those getting vaccinated at the event must live or work in Boone County.

The Health Department said in a news release that it is working with owners and managers of bars, restaurants and venues to offer vaccination opportunities to workers in those industries.

"We are so grateful for the efforts made by the bar, restaurant and entertainment industries to help keep our community safe. Now it’s our turn to help keep them safe by offering a convenient way to get the COVID-19 vaccine," Health Department Director Stephanie Browning said in the release.

The Blue Note will also host the second dose clinic May 7.

If eligible, you can register online or call 874-2489.