MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Health Department would like to reiterate that we need to be limiting how many people are coming into establishments at a time and on the premises waiting in line. Outdoor based establishments can stay open if they can follow these guidelines. We need to make sure that we are following the social distancing of staying at least six-footapart, avoiding large gatherings (no more than 10 people), proper hand washing, disinfecting surfaces, (counter tops, door handles, and cough hygiene, covering our mouths when we cough and wearing a face mask when possible). We understandthat implementing these guidelines will be difficult, but it is not impossible. In order to protect our community, we all need to work together during this difficult time.
Churches
Services may continue from cars with proper distancing if they wish. No shaking hands and passing out prayer items, etc.
Outdoor BusinessA. May operate by appointment only.B. No congregating. C. Sanitize between customers. D. Golf Carts limit to one person per cart. (to allow for six-foot distancing)
Parks
May be used for hiking and walking. A. No congregating. B. No groups playing sports. C. No use of playground equipment.
Indiana Executive Order 20-02
4. Non-Essential Business And Operations Must Cease
All business and operations in the state of Indiana, except for essential business and operations ( as defined in section 14) are hereby required to cease all activities within the state, except, however, Minimum Basic Operations. (As defines in section 15)
17. Social Distancing Requirements
For purposes of this Executive Order, the phrase “Social Distancing Requirements” shall include maintaining at least six-feet of social distancing from other individuals, washing hands with soap and water for at least twenty seconds as frequently as possible or using hand sanitizer, covering coughs or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not hands), regularly cleaning high-touch surfaces, and not shaking hands. With respect to Essential Businesses and Operations as well as businesses engaged in Minimum Basic Operations, they must take proactive measures to ensure compliance with the Social Distancing Requirements, including, where possible, the following:A. Designated Six-Foot Distancing
Designated with signage, tape or by other means, six-foot of spacing for employees and customers in line to maintain appropriate distance.
Any questions please contact the Miami County Health Department. We would like to keep everyone operational if at all possible, as long as they can follow the guidelines set forth.
765-472-3901
Environmental Health Specialist
Lisa Ford x1236
Asst. Environmental Health Specialist
Teresa Smith x1247
Christi L. Redmon, M.D.
Health Officer