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Press Release
 
April 16, 2020
 
Updated Covid-19 Impacts Across our City
 
Governor Reynolds issued a new Proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration for Covid-19, and introduced additional protective measures for Regional Medical Coordination Center (RMCC) Region 6.  Linn County is located within RMCC Region 6, and governing agencies must institute these measures beginning on April 16, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.  All social, community, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings of any size with individuals other than members of the same household who reside together are prohibited.  Exceptions for weddings, funerals, and spiritual or religious gatherings do exist if the number of people in attendance is less than 10, and you are able to meet the six foot minimum clearance required by the social distancing guidelines.  The new requirement does not apply to or limit gatherings in relation to employment of volunteer activities.  The additional terms of the new proclamation will be in place for Mount Vernon until 11:59 p.m. on April, 30, 2020.
 
City offices/buildings will remain closed to the public through the proclamation period as well.  A reminder that all of the park equipment, frisbee golf course at Nature Park, dog park and skate park remain closed to public use.  The proclamation calls on your local Police Department to assist in the enforcement of the established directives.  If you have a question or concern regarding the new proclamation, please contact Chris Nosbisch at (319) 359-8613.
 
Sincerely,
 
Mt. Vernon City Council and Staff