Cape Girardeau County Public Health COVID-19 Proclamation

A PROCLAMATION DECLARING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY IN CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY REGARDING COVID-19. THE CAPE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER RECOMMENDS PREVENTATIVE MEASURES TO RESTRICT THE TRANSMISSION THEREOF.

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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Limit your public exposure. Go to work, conduct essential business, and go home.
2. Limit gatherings to groups of 10 or fewer.
3. Implement personal protective measures, such as staying home when ill and washing hands frequently.
4. Avoid non-essential travel.
5. Actively engage in social distancing by staying at least 6 feet from others.