(Undated) – As we all adjust to the “new normal” of the state-mandated “Stay at Home” order, the Crawford County Health Department is reiterating everyone that there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. However, in an effort to “flatten the curve” and halt the spread of COVID-19 the CCHD as issued increased measures. In addition to the restrictions imposed on area businesses in response to COVID-19 and Governor J.B. Pritzker, if you are not listed as an essential service such as hospital, pharmacy, grocery store, gas station, banks, and you are not able to practice social distancing of 6 feet, you must close until further notice. To learn more about the additional steps being taken find this story at WTYEfm.com.
Restaurants (includes private bars/clubs) the Executive Order still applies. Customers must stay inside their vehicles with curbside delivery offered. Outdoor seating should be moved to storage or blocked off.
Hair/Nail Salons/Massage Parlors/Tanning need to close by end of business today, March 20, 2020.
Gas Stations are able to serve prepackaged food only. The kitchen closed except for delivery items. No self-serve items (soda fountain dispensers, coffee stations, food warmers, self-serve food cases). If there is a dining area, it is not allowed to be used by customers. Seating areas should be moved to storage or blocked off. No loitering/standing/congregating inside of the building; remain 6 feet apart to practice social distancing. Gas station workers are encouraged to keep the flow of people going in and out quickly. Payment at the pump is recommended.
Retail/Convenience Stores should practice social distancing, especially while waiting to check out; no loitering.
Churches are recommended to stream services online and avoid attendance of 10 or more.
Funerals should stream services and avoid attendance of 10 or more.
Fundraisers/Weddings/Parties/Community Events postpone until further notice.
Parks: Do not gather at parks in groups, maintain social distancing (six feet between)
Liquor Stores: Drive-through service only; if there are tables inside, move to storage or block off; if there is no drive-through available, curbside service should be offered within licensing.
Daycares are considered an essential business at this time and must follow the screening process and practice social distancing with no more than 10 in a group and remain in the same group each day.
For our schools and generous neighbors/family members who are delivering necessary food and supplies to others to keep them safe at home, we appreciate you. However, please make arrangements to leave deliveries outside their closed-door rather than making direct contact with the individuals.
