City of Adel Coronavirus Update (November 16 2020)

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November 16, 2020 Update

Governor’s Latest COVID-19 Proclamation

On November 16, Governor Reynolds issued a new COVID-19 Proclamation that continues the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.

  • The proclamation imposes a number of additional public health measures in effect through December 10.

The City of Adel encourages all vulnerable residents, including those with preexisting medical conditions and those older than 65, to limit their activities outside of their homes, to minimize their in-person visits to businesses, and to limit their participation in gatherings of any size or purpose.

In addition, the City strongly recommends the usage of masks in accordance with guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health and the CDC. Data shows that masks protect both you and those around you from contracting the virus.

Please help slow the spread of COVID-19 to allow our healthcare system to manage the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

We encourage you to review the governor’s proclamation in detail, which includes the following measures:

  • Masks are required when individuals are within six feet of one another for 15 minutes or longer with certain exceptions.
  • For social, community, business, and leisure gatherings, no more than 15 people indoors and 30 people outdoors with certain exceptions.
  • Nonessential/elective surgeries must be reduced.
  • Youth and adult group sports and recreational gatherings are prohibited except for high school, college, and professional sports.
    • If you are signed up for a City recreation program, you may receive further communications as City staff completes its review of the proclamation. The City’s Parks & Recreation Facebook page may also be updated.
  • Restaurants and bars must end in-person services at 10:00 p.m. and have additional restrictions.
  • Group fitness activities are prohibited.
  • Closer or prolonged contact establishments like bowling alleys have additional restrictions.
  • Please note that the governor may revise these restrictions at any time.

Adel City Hall will remain in “Phase One” (i.e., Appointments Only) of its Reopening Guidelines until further notice.

For more COVID-19 information and resources, please visit the City’s Coronavirus Information webpage.

In addition, please visit the Adel Public Library’s website for the latest updates on the library’s reopening plan.

This post will be updated as further information becomes available.

Adel City Hall
301 S. 10th Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Website: www.AdelIowa.org
Facebook: CityofAdelIowa