The Marshall County Commissioner signed a resolution Thursday morning declaring a public health emergency in Marshall County.
In a conference call to the media, Commission President Kevin Overmyer stated that Marshall County Health Department statistics show there are 1,342 total cases of COVID-19 in the county and 237 of them are active. The hospital is full in Plymouth and health officials are going to refer to an emergency plan to connect with other hospitals for bed space. This is a major concern to health and government officials and they encourage all to be mindful of CDC guidelines when it comes to the coronavirus.
Overmyer commented that the commissioners and officials from the Marshall County Health Department are attempting to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and urge residents to wear masks when out in public, wash hands frequently throughout the day with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid large crowds, stay home if sick, and maintain a social distance.
Overmyer further stated that pandemic fatigue is at an all-time high, but numbers are going up and it is not a time to be complacent as we head into the winter months.
Residents may want to review plans for large gatherings for Halloween if social distancing cannot be observed.
Residents are urged to wear masks when entering any of the county buildings.
Marshall County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm may be sending out more information on actions yet this week.
