GREENSBURG, Ind. – Due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, the Decatur County Board of Commissioners issued an Emergency Ordinance for all of Decatur County on Saturday afternoon. The measure declares a two-week period, beginning Monday, March 23, at 8:00 a.m., during which all non-essential businesses should close.
The commissioners stated that they believe Decatur County and its residents are immediately threatened by the ongoing health crisis and believe it is imperative to take action at this time in an effort to protect citizens and contain the spread of the virus to the greatest extent possible.
Refusal to comply with the ordinance could result in the suspension of permits and/or fines. You can view the full statement and see what types of businesses are recognized as essential by clicking here.
The executive decision has the support of the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, Decatur County Public Health Officer Dr. Arthur Alunday, and Greensburg Mayor Josh Marsh.