Governor Holcomb announced Wednesday that Indiana will remain in stage 4.5 of the Back On Track Indiana plan until September 25, 2020. This includes an extension of the Governor’s mask order.
The Governor’s Order mandates that every individual must wear a face covering when:
1. Inside a business, public building, or other indoor place open to the public. This does not extend to private offices, private workspaces, or meetings in which 6 feet of social distance can be achieved and maintained between people not in the same household;
2. In an outdoor public space where social distancing cannot be maintained; or
3. While using public transportation or while in a taxi, car service, or ride-sharing vehicle.
Other restrictions that continue include dining rooms that may operate at 75% capacity with social distancing. The following may operate at 50% capacity with social distancing:
o Cultural, entertainment, and tourism sites;
o Movie theaters, bowling alleys, and similar facilities;
o Raceways, sports, and music venues; and
o Amusement parks, water parks, and similar facilities.
• Personal services continue operations with restrictions.
• Gyms, fitness centers, and other workout facilities continue operations with restrictions.
• Social gatherings and meetings are limited to 250 attendees or less.
• Special or seasonal events including concerts, fairs, and festivals with over 250 people must submit an event safety plan for health department approval at least 7 days before the event.
Marshall County Health Department Administrator Ashley Garcia said, “Please remember these are temporary preventative measures and following best practices will help slow the spread and allow restrictions to be lifted sooner. There will be no victory over the coronavirus pandemic without a sustained, documented decline in the number of new cases.”
The Marshall County Health Department will continue to provide updates as changes occur. Please follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MarshallCountyHD/ or go to the Indiana State Department of Health’s website at www.isdh.in.gov/coronavirus for up-to-date information on COVID-19.
