In an effort to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) per order of Indiana Codes IC 16-20-1-24, IC 36-8-2-4 and IC 36-8-2-5, Dr. Jeffrey G. Morgan, Washington County Health Officer, do hereby order a mandate for all non-essential retail services to close walk-in services to the public.
This includes, but may not be limited to:
Auctions
Automobile dealers (except for service vehicles)
Appliance Stores (except for servicing appliances)
Electronics Stores (except for servicing electronics)
Cosmetic Stores
Salons, Beauty/Nail & Barber Shops
Tattoo; Piercing Parlors
Clothing; Shoe Stores
Jewelry Stores
Sporting Goods
Music Stores
Book Stores
Hobby & Craft Stores
Florists
Libraries
Fitness Centers/ Gyms, playgrounds & equipment at parks/public places
Sports Training Facilities/Schools
Pet Groomers
Stationary; Gift Stores
Factories not making life-sustaining products and must be able to meet a 6 foot or more
distance for all employees
Churches; Religious Entities
Exemptions to this mandate are as follows (while keeping 10 persons or less and a 6 foot or more distance for the public):
Auto, Appliance; Electronic Repair Services
Car Rental
Home/Garden Supply
Banks, Credit Unions; Financial Services
Grocery, Markets; Beverage Stores
Pharmacies; Medical Supply Stores
Gas/Diesel Fueling Stations
Supercenters
Pet Stores
Delivery, Carryout, and Curbside Food Services
Agriculture
Emergent Medical and Dental Care
Insurance Agencies
Childcare Centers proving care for employees under these exemptions
Walking/hiking trails
All Non-essential retail services shall remain closed, beginning immediately, until further notification from the Washington County Health Department.
All mandates and exemptions are subject to change.
