Public Statement regarding COVID-19 and closures at John Bryan Center
Yellow Springs, OH, March 13, 2020, Beginning Friday, March 13, 2020, the John Bryan Center will be closed until April 6, 2020 to non-governmental activities such as sports leagues, dance programs, special events and all educational activities at the JBC Youth Center.
Governor Mike Dewine has issued an order cancelling all mass gatherings of 100 individuals and greater, and schools for a three-week period.
We are taking this temporary action out of concern for the health and safety of the general public as well Village staff. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of those with scheduled activities. We ask that the public enter the building for official business only. We strongly encourage utility customers, that utilize the in-person services, to make utility payments using the drop-box.
As of today, according to the Ohio Department of Health, five people have tested positive for the virus. 52 are now under investigation. No one knows how severe this outbreak will be. Given this uncertainty, we are taking proactive steps to address a number of business concerns. First and foremost, we want to maintain a safe workplace/play place and encourage practices protecting the health of employees, customers, visitors or others. We also want to ensure the continuity of business operations during this pandemic.
We ask all employees and visitors to the John Bryan Center to cooperate in taking steps to reduce the transmission of communicable diseases. Employees and visitors are reminded of the following:
The Village of Yellow Springs will provide alcohol-based hand sanitizers throughout the John Bryan Center. Cleaning sprays and wipes will also be provided to clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces such as telephones and keyboards.
It is critical that employees and visitors do not visit the John Bryan Center while they are experiencing respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills or fatigue. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that employees and visitors remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100 degrees F or 37.8 degrees C) or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Please understand that the information we are receiving from the Center for Disease Control as well as Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Health, the Greene County Public Health Commissioner, Greene County EMA is changing rapidly. Therefore, we will continue to monitor the safety recommendations and mandates.
The Ohio Department of Health is the lead responding agency and has set up a toll-free hotline for questions regarding COVID-19. Please call 1-833-4ASKODH (1-833-427-5634). Or visit the dedicated website at coronavirus.ohio.gov
We urge residents to follow recommendations by The Ohio Department of Health:
The Ohio Department of Health explains “social distancing” as:
What does Social Distancing mean for me? If you can telecommute, you should; avoid people who are sick; non-essential large gatherings should be cancelled/postponed; do not attend any events or gatherings if you're sick; avoid healthcare settings, even if you're not ill. #COVID19