Monday, March 30, 2020

Harrison County Health Department Issues Shelter in Place Order

On Monday, the Harrison County Health Department issued a Shelter in Place order. The first Coronavirus case was diagnosed in Harrison County on Sunday.

All persons shall shelter in place by remaining in their regular places, avoiding contact with people with whom they do not reside, and avoid public places except to obtain food, supplies, and medical treatment, attend work, or participate in outdoor recreational activities. All social gatherings of 10 or more people are banned. Social distancing by staying at least 6 feet away from other people is required.

All community seating areas operated by a food establishment are banned. Food establishments can still provide services via carryout, drive-thru, curbside, or delivery. Employers must permit employees who are able to work from their home. Businesses must enforce six foot social distancing, and require ill employees to exclude themselves from work until symptoms have cleared or they have been cleared to return to work by a doctor.

This ordinance is in effect immediately, and shall be renewed on a week by week basis.

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