Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS March 17, 2020 – In a continuing effort to slow the spread of
novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced
additional

Here are additional directives from Governor Holcomb:

* Gov. Holcomb signed an executive order Monday memorializing that
day’s announcements. A copy of the executive order is attached. Here is a
link to Monday’s press release:
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* The governor’s executive order also actives the Indiana National
Guard to be on duty to assist as needed.
* The governor’s executive order also delays non-essential public
meetings. For essential meetings, one member is required to be physically
present, but other members will be allowed to participate electronically.

* Bars, nightclubs and restaurants should now be closed to dine-in
patrons. They may provide take-out and delivery services through the end of
March. The Governor expects those businesses to comply with the directive
for the safety of Hoosiers in their communities without the need to call for
enforcement measures.
* Indiana Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program has provided
guidance to WIC agencies to help them continue to serve clients while
protecting staff and their families. <www.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm>
www.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm

* The CDC has issued new guidance for when people can come out of
self-isolation or quarantine.
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* The ISDH call center continues to experience high volume. Hoosiers
with general questions are encouraged to visit the website
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has implemented a toll-free call center at 877-826-0011 that includes
options for healthcare providers as well as the public. Call center staff
will not offer medical advice or provide test results.
* The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has 12
Workforce Regions throughout the state. At least one WorkOne is open in each
region, except Marion County. DWD is working with that local WorkOne to
ensure unemployment insurance claimants who need access to a computer have
that access.

* The DWD office in the Indiana Government Center South in Marion
County is open from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and has computers available for use.
* Here is a link to FAQ on Unemployment Insurance:
<www.in.gov/dwd/files/Indiana_Unemployment_FAQ.pdf>
www.in.gov/dwd/files/Indiana_Unemployment_FAQ.pdf

* The Indiana State Library is now closed to the public. Access to the
library’s online services, such as Ask-A-Librarian, INSPIRE and the Digital
Collections, will continue to be available without interruption.

More information may be found at the ISDH website at in.gov/coronavirus/ and
the CDC website at <www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html>
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.