Community Information - COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Community Information – COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates

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On Friday, May 1, Governor Holcomb announced his Roadmap to Safely Reopen Indiana. To read the May 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 began operating a county-wide call center for residents with general questions concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, the status of county testing, what to do if you have symptoms or are ill, and many other areas of assistance. The Public can call into the call center using (765) 652-6501. Hours of operation are 3 PM- 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

Healthcare providers with general questions on testing/criteria can call the center dialing 765-652-6502.

This center will be staffed by Community Health Staff and county/nursing volunteers and all calls will be taken in the order they are received. Information will be updated daily/weekly as needed and the center may refer callers to additional services when appropriate or available. Bilingual operators will be available.

Note: During hours the call center is not staffed, general questions from the public or healthcare provider inquiries about COVID-19 may also be directed to the ISDH COVID-19 Call Center at the toll-free number 877-826-0011 (available 24/7)

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:

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.

Community Schools of Frankfort will be delivering lunches to students Monday through Friday between 11 AM and 1:15 PM at the locations listed below. Students can also pick-up meals at Suncrest Elementary, Blue Ridge/Green Meadows, and Frankfort High School. More information can be found at the Community Schools of Frankfort website.

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

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

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