Columbia/Boone County Health Department set to open vaccine appointments Monday

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia's health department said in a press release it plans on opening vaccination appointments on Monday, the first day tier three residents will be eligible.

Those eligible in tier three include:

• Education (K-12)
• Childcare
• Communications Sector
• Dams Sector
• Energy Sector
• Food/Agriculture Sector (production, processing, distribution and grocery and convenience store workers)
• Government (elected officials, judiciary, others designated for continuity of government)
• Information Technology Sector
• Nuclear Reactors, Materials and Waste Sector
• Transportation Systems Sector
• Waste and Wastewater Systems Sector

The health department said the best way to schedule a vaccination is through the website, however residents may also call the call center at 573-874-2489.

Initial appointments will be available to schedule for Monday, March 15 through Sunday, March 20.

The appointments will only be offered to residents who live or work within Boone County.

Any additional appointment links will also be available on the website as they become available.

Residents in Phase 1A; Phase 1B, Tier 1; Phase 1B, Tier 2; and Phase 1B are all still eligible to receive a vaccine.

Further detail and explanation of each tier is available to view on the state's website.