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MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
As the Monzoe County Public Health Authority, pursuant tothe authority ranted by indiana Codes 16
2041 et seq, and 16-41-9 et seq, in the Interest of protecting all Monroe County residents, and reducing
the spread of communicable disease, specifically the novel Coronavirus (COVID-18), order the following
to take effect throughout Monroe County, Indian, beginning on May 1,2020 at 11.59 p.m. and tobe in
effect until May 15, 2020 3t 11:59 pm.
This Heath Orders ised after respectful coordination or consultation withthe Mayor of the Cy of
Bloomington, the Monroe County Board af Commissioners, and representatives ofthe Town of
Elettvile, wo independently have stattory authority under Indiana’ Home Rule to act forthe
effective operation of local ffs within their units. The authority granted to me, asthe Public Health
Authority, to at throughout the entirety of Monroe County, i recognized by these units as state power
delegated olnstruct, gulde, and protect the health of Monroe County residents and the constituents
within their units,
Local, data and our publichealth indicators da not show we are meeting the gating criteria set frth by
‘the Centers fr Dieate Contra nor i there a deine ofthe incidence of COVID-19 in Monae County
‘therefore, the intent of this Health Order isto MAINTAIN the STATUS QUO and current measures, unt
‘those gating criteria are met. The fllowingishereby ordered to continue tobe inefect
1 Allfood and beverage incading alcholic beverage, sales remain restricted to carryout (hcloding
by drive through window) and delivery only, tothe extent permitted by aw. Onsite consumption
remains prohibited, Lines for cary out servis must provide an environment where patrons and
staff manta social estancing (at least sh (6) feet away fom other people) to the greatest extent
possible
‘This Paragraph does not apply to food service in healthearefaclities and food pantries, but
‘those faciltes must implement policies to maintain saci estancng (at least sx (6) fet away
from other people) tothe greatest extent possible.
2. Allindividuals residing in Monroe County must continue to stayin thelr esidences Including hotels,
motels, shared rental units shelters, and similar faces when used as 2 persons primary
residence), with the following exceptions
a. Travel necessary for certain essential activites, including
‘buying groceries, food, and beverages;
|. buying medicine or other items necessary to maintain health while remaining at
home;
i buylg products necessary to manta the safety, sanitation, and essential
aperations of the home, including essential automobile supplies;
SW ToGo Beoningoe NTE SEI tar|v. health care purposes, including visting a doctor's office, hospital, heath cin,