Today I announced more steps to slow the spread of COVID-19.
➡️Indiana will adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for large events and mass gatherings. The guidance recommends no in-person events of more than 50 people. Here is a link to the guidance: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
➡️Under the current guidance for schools, 273 public school districts are closed, using e-learning days, or on spring break and have announced a future closure. @EducateIN is working with the remaining 16 school corporations to determine their next steps and needs.
➡️Bars, nightclubs and restaurants are required to close to in-person patrons and may provide take-out and delivery services through the end of March.
➡️Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers should cancel and/or postpone elective and non-urgent surgical procedures immediately. This action will help the healthcare system conserve resources and personnel necessary to meet emerging health needs.
➡️The state’s Emergency Operations Center has been raised to a Level 1 status and will work in conjunction with the incident command center at the Indiana State Department of Health for planning, coordination, predictive analysis and other functions.
➡️State employees will maximize the use of remote work and meet virtually whenever possible while maintaining operations. State employees over the age of 60 with underlying health conditions are advised to work from home.
➡️The @IndianaMuseum and Historic Sites, which are closed on Mondays, will close to the public beginning Tuesday.
➡️The visitors center at @WhiteRiverStPrk will close.
➡️The visitors center at @WhiteRiverStPrk will close.
➡️Indiana @INDNRstateparks and recreation centers, including state park inns, remain open. Restaurants will convert operations to take-out and delivery.
➡️State agencies already are developing remote work plans for employees and will continue to implement them while maintaining necessary state services. Employees who work outdoors are encouraged to practice social distancing.
➡️@WorforceIND has suspended rules requiring certain unemployment insurance claimants to physically appear at a Work One location to engage in reemployment services for the next four weeks.
➡️@Indiana_EDC will postpone the inaugural Indiana Global Economic Summit, scheduled for April 26-28.
➡️Communities are encouraged to work together to provide child care options for all who need assistance and delivery services of meals and other necessities for senior citizens.
➡️Hoosiers who can donate blood are encouraged to visit local blood centers. Blood supplies are low. Please follow the guidance at redcross.org.
More information may be found at the @StateHealthIN website at on.in.gov/COVID19 and the CDC website at cdc.gov/coronavirus/20….
To read the full release, click here: calendar.in.gov/site/gov/event…
