WC closure mandate

CLOSURE MANDATE PER WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

In an effort to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) per order of Indiana Codes IC 16-20-1-24, IC 36-8-2-4 and IC 36-8-2-5, Dr Jeffrey G. Morgan, Washington County Health Officer, does hereby order a mandate for all non-essential retail services to close walk-in services to the public.

This includes, but may not be limited to:

• Auctions
• Automobile dealers (except for servicing vehicles)
• Appliance Stores (except for servicing appliances)
• Electronics Stores (except for servicing electronics)
• Cosmetic Stores
• Salons, Beauty/Nail & Barber Shops
• Tattoo & Piercing Parlors
• Clothing & Shoe Stores
• Jewelry Stores
• Sporting Goods
• Music Stores
• Book Stores
• Hobby & Craft Stores
• Florists
• Libraries
• Fitness Centers/ Gyms, playgrounds & equipment at parks/public places
• Sports Training Facilities/Schools
• Pet Groomers
• Stationary & Gift Stores
• Factories not making life-sustaining products and must be able to meet a 6 foot or more distance for all employees
• Churches & Religious Entities

Exemptions to this mandate are as follows (while keeping 10 persons or less and a 6 foot or more distance for the public):

• Auto, Appliance & Electronic Repair Services
• Car Rental
• Home/Garden Supply
• Banks, Credit Unions & Financial Services
• Grocery, Markets & Beverage Stores
• Pharmacies & Medical Supply Stores
• Gas/Diesel Fueling Stations
• Supercenters
• Pet Stores
• Delivery, Carryout and Curbside Food Services
• Agriculture
• Emergent Medical & Dental Care
• Insurance Agencies
• Childcare Centers proving care for employees under these exemptions
• Walking/hiking trails

All Non-essential retail services shall remain closed, beginning immediately, until further notification from the Washington County Health Department. All mandates and exemptions are subject to change.

Follow this link for more updates: https://www.salemleader.com/news/covid-19-related-closings-changes-0