Schuyler County Government Update on COVID-19, March 20, 2020

Due to the unprecedented public health impacts associated with responding to the COVID 19 pandemic, Schuyler County has instituted measures intended to limit the spread of this disease. While we have substantially reduced or limited access to all County buildings in the interest of slowing the transmission of this virus, we have taken steps to continue delivery of service.

Specifically, we have increased our capacity to work remotely and will strive to continue to provide County services utilizing a different manner of delivery wherever possible, to minimize in-person contact. Essential services (law enforcement, emergency services, public health…etc.) will continue to operate at full staffing.

Here is specific departmental information outlining the changes that have been instituted to protect our staff and the public we serve.

The County will continue to work closely with our state and federal partners to aggressively battle the spread of this disease and appreciate your understanding and assistance in helping to “flatten the curve” of contagion.

While this is an unprecedented event and response, what is not unprecedented is our community’s ability to persevere and assist our neighbors in a time of crisis. We ask that you continue this tradition, stay calm and heed the directives.

Together we will get through this!