As Clinton County Health Officer I am suspending classes and other school activities during the period of March 16, 2020 through and including April 5, 2020. Activities will resume on April 6, 2020, unless conditions require an extension.
Careful consideration of the needs of schools, students, parents, and the community by representatives of the Clinton County Health Department, school officials, Clinton County Commissioners and the Mayor of Frankfort was instrumental in deciding on this course of action.
The reason this action is necessary is the rapid progression of infection by COVID19, the infection caused by the novel corona virus. At this time there is no specific treatment available for this condition. The most effective prevention is by hand washing, sanitizing surfaces with cleansing products that can kill the virus and limiting exposure to the virus. One of the greatest concerns is exposure of a large number of people to the virus. The best way to reduce possible exposure is to limit contacts in large groups such as schools.
I encourage all persons to wash your hands with soap and water frequently. Hand sanitizer is an acceptable substitute. Avoid unnecessary contact with other people and try to stay at least 6 feet from any other person. Avoid hand shaking or other forms of skin to skin contact greetings.
The school corporations have contingency plans for continuing educational activities and other essential services. Please contact your individual schools for questions you may have.
I want to thank everyone for their cooperation and assistance with our efforts to keep everyone as safe as possible.
Sincerely,
Stephen D. Tharp, M.D.
