The Marshall County Commissioners have decided to allow the current Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration to expire on Friday. It had been extended every Friday since March 20.
Commission President Kevin Overmyer told MAX News that with more counties deciding on the same protocol and with more of the state opening up for business, it is time to let the declaration expire. If the commissioners believe that there is a need to reinstate it, that option is always available.
Overmyer said any funds spent in response to COVID-19 will continue to be reimbursed to the county as the federal Public Health Emergency Disaster Declaration remains in place.
Overmyer also commented that the restaurants are seeing an increase in patrons with capacity only at 50 percent. He noted that some restaurants are continuing carry-out and curbside service for the time being at their own discretion. Some restaurant owners don’t feel it’s the time to open to customers, and it is their decision on whether or not to offer in-person dining.
Overmyer did say that the number of positive COVID-19 tests has increased as of late due to an increase in testing in the state. He added that he understands that some of those patients didn’t apparently have symptoms of the virus, but yet their tests came back with a positive result.
