COVID-19 and Community Updates

Provided below is relevant information for businesses that was just issued by the Governor of Iowa, Kim Reynolds, on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020.

SECTION THREE. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 135.144 (3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, unless otherwise modified by subsequent proclamation or order of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I hereby order that effective Noon today, March 17, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2020:

A. Restaurants and Bars: All Restaurants and Bars are hereby closed to the general public except that to the extent permitted by applicable law, and in accordance with any recommendations of the Iowa Department of Public Health, food and beverages may be sold if such food or beverages are promptly taken from the premises, such as on a carry-out or drive-through basis, or if the food or beverage is delivered to customers off the premises.

B. Fitness Center: All fitness centers, health clubs, health spas, gyms, aquatic centers are hereby closed.

C. Theaters: All theaters or other performance venues at which live performances or or motion pictures are shown are hereby closed.

D. Casinos and Gaming Facilities: All casinos and other facilities conducting pari-mutuel wagering or gaming operations are hereby closed.

E. Mass Gathering: Social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than 10 people are hereby prohibited at all locations and venues, including but not limited to parades, festivals, conventions, and fundraisers. Planned large gatherings and events must be canceled or postponed until after termination of this disaster.

F. Senior Citizen Centers and Adult Daycare Facilities: All facilities that conduct adult day services or other senior citizen centers are hereby closed.

SECTION TWENTY-THREE. This state of disaster emergency shall be effective immediately on March 16, 2020 shall continue for thirty (30) days, and shall expire on April 16, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., unless sooner terminated or extended in writing by me. Iowa Code § 29C.6 (1).
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Visit the Iowa Department of Public Health website here

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website here

Visit the World Health Organization website here

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Jefferson County Public Health is following the State of Iowa Public Health Disaster as declared by Governor Reynolds. 

Please see entire press release. 

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 - Effective today at noon the following will be implemented:  

* Fitness Center: All fitness centers, health clubs, health spas, gyms, aquatic centers are hereby closed. 

*   Theaters: All theaters or other performance venues at which live performances or or motion pictures are shown are hereby closed. 

*   Casinos and Gaming Facilities: All casinos and other facilities conducting pari-mutuel wagering or gaming operations are hereby closed. 

* Mass Gathering: Social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than 10 people are hereby prohibited at all locations and venues, including but not limited to parades, festivals, conventions, and fundraisers. Planned large gatherings and events must be canceled or postponed until after termination of this disaster. 

* Senior Citizen Centers and Adult Daycare Facilities:  All facilities that conduct adult day services or other senior citizen centers are hereby closed. 

* In addition to the Governor’s recommendations, I am ordering the closure of the Community Child Care Center until the end of this proclamation. This does not prohibit in-home childcare providers. You must follow the limit of 10 individuals.  

The Iowa Department of Public Safety, the Iowa Department of Public Health, the Iowa Department of Education, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the Iowa Department of Transportation and other participating state agencies are hereby directed to monitor the operation and implementation of this proclamation to assure the public's health and safety. 

Nothing contained in this declaration shall be construed as an exemption from any other portion of the Iowa Code or Iowa Administrative Code not specifically identified in this proclamation. 

This state of disaster emergency shall be effective immediately on March 16, 2020 shall continue for thirty (30) days, and shall expire on April 16, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., unless sooner terminated or extended.
  
Jefferson County Public Health will providing daily updates at 4:00 pm or more frequently as needed. 

Primary means of information will be disseminated via: KMCD/Classic 96, Jefferson County Public Health Facebook page