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[MONROE COUNTY PUBLICHEALTH ORDER.
ISSUED ON MAY 14 2020
{As the Monroe County Public Health Authority, pursuant to the authority granted by indiana Codes 16
20.2 et se, at 6-4-9 et sey, the Hnlerea of protecting all Mone County ize, yeu
the spread of communicable disease, specifially the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19}, order the following
to take effect thoughout Monroe Count, indiana, beginning on May 16,2020 12:00 AM and to bein
jt May 31,2020 ot 11:59 AM,
“This Heath Orders issued ater respectful consideration of the needs ofthe City of Bloomington, the
“Towns of Elletsvle and tinesvile, and Monroe County Government, who each, independently, have
statutory authority under Indiana's Home Rule to act fr the effective operation of local affairs within
‘theieunte. The authority granted to me, 25 the Public Heath Authority, to act throughout the entirety of
Monroe County, is recogrized by these units as state power delegated to instruct, guide, and protect the
health of Monroe County Citizens and the constituents within thelr units
"Monroe County shal follow te Executive Orders issued by the Governor of Indiana, except forthe
{following deviations including the length of time forthe Health Order tobe In effect, which are
{designed to and, in my dscretion and professional opinion, necessary to protect Monroe County
residents. The deviations are listed here in narrative form and visually depicted on the attached chart,
‘whichis incorporated herein and made part ofthis Health Order:
1. Timeline
Tis Health Order shall require Monroe Count to follw the tage Il eaurements stdin the
Executive Order 20:26 the Goveror of ndana uni May 3, 2020 That deviates from the
Governor's timeline, by extending the timeline by one week or sven calendar days
2, facial Coverings
\Where not required by the Governor's Executive Order 20-26, Monroe County fstronely
ecormmending the use of fail coverings when in public and unable to sociely stance as
recommended by the Centers for Disease Control
3, Government offices
Ech Unt of Government shal eects staff ana govern thee baldngs ad operations as hey
‘deem appropriate, provided no confit exists with the Executive Orders issued by the Governor of
Indians
A, Office Seting
Teleworkng is strongly recommended where possible, n order to reduce human contact where
Unnecessary and the possible spread of disease
5, Relisous Services
‘Monroe County strongly encouraging places of worship to hald of on interior gatherings until
June 1, 2020. This nota prohibition, bute strong recommendation,
‘TOW. Te Bast Boring NAD" B12 99:20 12 39-6816. Dining Services
Dining Services can open immediately at SO capacity.
17. Personal Services
Businesses providing personal services can open immediately within the guidelines
‘When individuals must interact with ane another ouside the home, including at work, they must,
‘observe the following precautions
{2 Maintaina distance of atleast 6 feet from other individuals;
‘Wash theirhands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as Frequently as possible, or
se hand sanitizer when necessary,
Cover allcoughs and sneezes;
4. Disinfect frequently used surfaces
2. Share food, drinks, utensils, and office supplies and equipment (such s pen, staplers and
computer keyboard) as itl as possible;
Inctease ventilation of indoor spaces, by opening windows or ajustng ait conditioning, 2s,
much as possible;
1g Hold all necessary meetings by telephone ar videoconference whenever possible; and
F._—Refain from shaking hands or engaging in other physical contact withthe hands or face of,
‘another person,
‘This Heath Orders, hereby, issued pursuant to the Indiana Code provisions listed above and in a
‘manner consistent with ll statutory authority delegated to me asthe Monroe County Public Heath
authority.
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