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Daviess county considers options on mandate enforcement as county goes red
Commissioners are discussing enforcement that could lead to violating businesses being shut down for 24 hours.
Posted: Dec 9, 2020 6:15 PM
Posted By: Gary Brian
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - The red designation will restrict group gatherings to 25 people. Health leaders are asking at-risk residents to steer clear of any social gatherings. Restrictions will also impact local school events.
Daviess County health nurse Kathy Sullender explains, All school sports and activities are limited. Basketball is now down to players, coaches, and parents/guardians only. No fans.
The red restrictions are from the state. But county leaders are looking at their own options.
December 10, 2020
(DAVIESS CO.) – The Daviess County commissioners are looking at ways to enforce the mask mandate after the county received a red designation on the Indiana Department of Health map.
During a meeting, this week County Commissioner Nathan Gabhart said the county is at a level where “we’ve got to start driving the hammer on some of these folks.”
The red designation will restrict group gatherings to 25 people. At-risk residents should stay home and avoid social gatherings. Restrictions will also impact school sports. Only players, coaches, and parents/guardians will be admitted to a sporting event.
The commissioners are concerned after receiving reports a local meatpacking business, other businesses and restaurants are not adhering to the mask wearing guidelines.