Eight weeks ago today, County Commissioner Ben Shoulders sent the following press release out to the local media. Â We have decided that Commissioner Shoulders Press release of February 28, 2020, is worth repeating.
Since then, he has provided important and accurate written updates and personal appeals videos while supporting numerous food trucks to many different groups?  He has volunteered for “Feed Evansvilleâ€, encouraging social distancing, and continuing to be there for our front line and healthcare heroes.  It’s public service like this that will help defeat this deadly invisible hero and flatten the curve locally!
February 28, 2020
Dear Vanderburgh County Residents,
On behalf of the Vanderburgh County Commissioners, I want to make everyone aware that our Vanderburgh County Health Department has been in close communication with both the CDC and ISDH in regards to what we know about COVID-19 commonly known as the Coronavirus—how we would track/monitor individuals locally who may have been exposed, and what the CDC and ISDH recommend for people to protect themselves.
Upon request, we have several documents with this information, and a great deal more information can be found on the ISDH website. Please note that our Health Department has been in contact with our State Health Department and we are prepared for the Coronavirus should it appear in Vanderburgh County. We have also been in contact with the local hospitals who are also prepared to respond as needed.
As of right now, the people who are considered most at risk are those who have traveled to China or those who have been in close contact with someone known to have this disease.
Currently, the CDC website indicates only 14 confirmed cases in the United State, with 12 of those having traveled to China.  Our Health Department feels our population is at more risk from the flu rather than the Coronavirus. That isn’t to say we couldn’t see it appear in our county, but right now the likelihood is low.  Furthermore, the Vanderburgh County Health Department is being as proactive as possible as it relates to the Coronavirus.
Please contact our office at 812-435-5241 or the Vanderburgh County Health Department directly at 812-435-2400, should you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter,
Ben Shoulders
Vice President
Vanderburgh County Commissioners
CC: County Commissioner President Jeff Hatfield CC: County Commissioner Cheryl MusgraveÂ
I appreciate Ben, Cheryl, and Jeff’s leadership for the county although I think they have may have forgotten those inside city limits who are county residents as well. We are going an unprecedented time and we need much more from our county leaders than just food trucks and capitulation to a Mayor who takes care of his chosen ones.
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