As the Marshall County Building opens up to the public on Monday, May 4, Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer said the staff will be following guidelines when it comes to procedures in the building.
The commissioners are expected to extend the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for another week when it expires on May 1. This allows the county to be reimbursed for funds spent in the response to COVID-19.
A resolution approved by the commissioners at their meeting on April 20 provides guidelines for the employees to follow. Overmyer said those guidelines were directed by County Medical Officer Dr. Byron Holm. Employees should operate at a six-foot social distance, wash and sanitize hands frequently, cover mouths when coughing or sneezing, wear masks when in close contact with other employees or members of the public, and employees who have a fever or feels ill should stay at home. The resolution also notes that employees are contagious one day before symptoms and five days after symptoms. It’s the employees’ responsibility to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to help keep Marshall County safe, as stated in the resolution.
Each employee will receive a copy of the guidelines as a daily reminder.
If business can be conducted by phone, email, U.S. Mail, or online, the commissioners urge residents to attempt those options before entering the Marshall County Building.
