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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Community Information – COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

On Wednesday, July 1, Governor Holcomb announced that Indiana would move to Back On Track Indiana: Stage 4.5. To read the July 1 executive order click here. For more information regarding the 5 stages of the Back on Track Indiana plan click here

CDC /Clinton County Health Department Guidelines

  • Wash your hands with soap and water at least four times a day and anytime you touch anything outside your home.
  • Avoid close contact with anyone who does not live in your home
  • Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow sleeve and wash your hands afterward
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a mask or face cover when around others
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

CONTACT OUR DEPARTMENTS
Emergency: 911
Mayor’s office: (765)654-7332
Police Department (non-emergency): (765)654-4245
Fire Department (non-emergency): (765)654-4329
Street Department: (765)659-2912
Parks Department: (765)659-3422
Building Services: (765)654-5278
Clerk-Treasurer/City Court: (765)654-5715 

The Clinton County Health Department in partnership with Healthy Communities of Clinton County Coalition is operating an Optum COVID testing site at 1234 Rossville Ave through July 15. The testing center will provide FREE testing to residents. It is located in the old Covenant Academy school (Future home of Healthy Communities of Clinton County & The Clinton County Health Department). Operating hours are 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. The COVID testing clinic has tested an additional 2100 county residents since May 13th.

Residents can call (888) 634-1116 or go to https://lhicare/covidtesting to make an appointment for next week. Children age 3 and older can now be tested as well. ANYONE who needs a test can get tested.

Mental Health Resources: The COVID-19 crisis can be overwhelming and also can seriously affect emotional health. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline – 1-800-985-5990 (or text TalkWithUs to 66746) – provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to anyone who is seeking help in coping with the mental or emotional effects caused by developments related to the coronavirus pandemic.  Learn more about the Disaster Distress Helpline here.

We know this is a time of increased anxiety, questions, and isolation. In light of that, Healthy Communities of Clinton County has provided the following links to several mental health resources specific to coronavirus:

adaa.org/finding-help/coronavirus-anxiety-helpful-resources

www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving/on-our-sleeves/find-help/tools-for-you/coronavirus

www.health.com/condition/anxiety/coronavirus-anxiety

 Local Grocers — Senior Shopping Hours
Frankfort Wal-Mart: Tuesdays 6 am – 7 am
Dollar General: 8 am – 9 am (First Hour Open Every Day)
Schulz IGA: 7 am – 8 am Monday through Friday
Aldis: 8:30 am – 9:30 am Tuesday and Thursday
Ruler Foods: None at this time

Rural Resource Guide: USDA and Federal partners have programs that can be used to provide immediate and long term assistance to rural communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs can support recovery efforts for rural residents, businesses, and communities. USDA developed a resource guide that can be found here.

COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses can be found here: 
https://isbdc.org/indianacovid19smallbusiness/

US Small Business Association:
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources

IN.gov website with current information on
Indiana’s Novel Coronavirus Response

More information may be found at the ISDH website at:
https://on.in.gov/COVID19

and the CDC website at:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

 

 

May 1, 2020 — Governor Announces Back on Track Indiana, a Roadmap to Safely Reopen Indiana

The executive order can be found here.  Information regarding the Back on Track plan can be found here.

April 20, 2020 — Governor Extends Stay-At-Home order until May 1.

The executive order can be found here

April 6, 2020 — Governor Extends Stay-At-Home Order until April 20.

The executive order can be found here

March 23, 2020 — Governor Orders Hoosiers to Stay Home in Fight Against COVID-19

The statewide address from March 23, 2020, can be read here

March 19, 2020 — Governor Holcomb Takes More Actions to Protect Hoosiers During Public Emergency

The announcement made on March 19, 2020, can be read here

March 16, 2020 — Governor Holcomb announced initiates to slow the spread of COVID-19

March 16, 2020 press release can be read here

March 12, 2020 — Gov. Holcomb press release regarding COVID-19

March 12, 2020 press release can be read here

Community Information – COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Contacts

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Annie Bacon

Community Development Dir.

765-659-6770

Community Information – COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Location

Frankfort City Building “Old Stoney”

301 E. Clinton St.
Frankfort, IN 46041

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