The Pulaski County health officer is encouraging the use of masks in schools. Nathan Origer gave an update on behalf of Dr. Rex Allman and the incident management team during Monday’s county commissioners meeting.
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Pulaski County appears likely to follow the state’s lead when it comes to face mask requirements. Nathan Origer with the county’s Incident Management Team shared some of County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman’s recommendations with the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County’s ban on in-restaurant dining is drawing criticism from some elected officials. County Council Member Mike Tiede told the rest of the council and commissioners Monday that restaurant owners in his district aren’t very happy. “So I think we shouldn’t charge them property taxes if they can’t open,” he said.
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Pulaski County has elevated to a red designation on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map Wednesday showing very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingPulaski County residents are being urged to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Brian Ledley with the county’s incident management team says that not only has the county seen a dramatic increase in cases in recent weeks, but the out-of-town hospitals where Pulaski County typically sends its heart attack patients are filling up.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman and officials from Pulaski Memorial Hospital ask that residents to plan upcoming holidays with social distancing in mind to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingPulaski County students return to class Wednesday, and County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman is urging all residents to do their part to keep them safe from COVID-19.
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Pulaski County’s public health officer is urging residents to take “personal responsibility” to slow the spread of COVID-19. In a letter to residents, Dr. Rex Allman says that safety measures work, but everyone has to participate. He notes that while we’re approaching a celebratory time of year with weddings, barbecues, and graduation parties, gatherings are still limited to 250 people, and that’s assuming that social distancing can be maintained.
Continue readingThe temporary workforce reduction policy for Pulaski County employees will be extended after all. The policy, which allows certain “non-essential” county employees to stay home while still getting paid their regular rate, had been set to expire at the end of the day Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioner Kenny Becker has ordered the cancellation of the temporary workforce reduction policy effective Monday, April 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET. He made the decision after consulting with Pulaski County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman.
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The Pulaski County Council took the first step Monday in making funding available for the county’s COVID-19 response, but not without calling for more oversight when spending it. The county’s incident command team had asked for permission to spend up to $250,000 out of the county’s Riverboat Fund.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Coroner’s Office is preparing for the possibility of COVID-19 deaths. Coroner Jon Frain and County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman recently issued some guidance for entities that may have to handle the remains of COVID-19 patients.
Continue readingPulaski County Public Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman announced Tuesday that the Pulaski County Health Department recommends a two-week self-isolation if residents return to Pulaski County from travel outside of the state.
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