HILLSBORO, MISSOURI - County Executive Dennis Gannon announced that in conjunction with the Jefferson County Health Department and continuing the effort to address the COVID-19 Pandemic, he has signed Executive Order 20-030.2.
"After consultations with regional and local leaders, regional health officials, school administrators and staff, out of an abundance of caution, I have signed an Executive Order this morning that will enhance our efforts against the COVID-19 Pandemic." D. Gannon-County Executive.
Beginning Friday, March 20,2020 at 12:01 a.m. CDT, for fifteen days, all the following places of public accommodation are subject to the following restrictions on use and occupancy by members of the public:
Restaurants, food establishments, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, and other places of public accommodation offering food or beverage shall not provide for, or allow, on premises consumption; and.
Bars, taverns, brew pubs, breweries, microbreweries distilleries, wineries, tasting rooms, special licensees, clubs, and other places of public accommodation offering alcoholic beverages shall not provide for, or allow, on-premises consumption.
SEE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER ORDINANCE 20-03-18-01
"I want to stress that we are not closing businesses," stated Gannon. However, temporary adjustments for public health reasons are needed at this time.
In addition, all regular, in person meetings of Boards and Commissions of Jefferson County shall, until further notice, be cancelled at this time.
The decision to take these steps has not been taken lightly. We have been advised by medical professionals that action was needed on our part, to help prevent escalating the situation in Jefferson County.
I am very sensitive to the situation that our business owners are in and at the same time, we must do what we can to ensure CDC recommendations and other health officials and are being adhered to, in order to adequately address this virus.
This order is in line with the Presidents "15 days to slow the spread" action plan. We are continuing and will continue to monitor events on a continual basis.
Gannon stated, "It is very important that we all remain calm, not to buy in to panic or fear." We can all help our local businesses by continuing to support them. "I am asking all of our citizens to help us stop the spread of this virus by following the guidelines that have been published," said Gannon. By following the recommendations of our health officials, we can do our part in limiting the spread of this virus.