The Chester County commissioners announced the extension of the county's essential services only operation to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The extended period will run to the morning of Monday, April 13. The commissioners' decision supports the stay at home order issued by Gov. Wolf and aims to help protect the health and safety of both Chester County's 2,400 full- and part-time employees and individuals and families throughout the county.
Chester County government moved to essential services only on March 14. The essential services identified by Chester County government include the 9-1-1 Center, Chester County Prison, Pocopson Home long-term care facility, the Chester County Youth Center, the Coroner's Office, and crucial court-related and human services functions. Following state guidelines, a no-visitors policy remains at the Chester County Prison and at Pocopson Home. Visitors to the Chester County Youth Center are asked to answer a series of questions to determine if they are showing signs of coronavirus, and if they are, they are not allowed to enter.
Chester County Health Department and Emergency Services staff continue to work daily alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Health and other partners to provide education, mitigation, communication, and investigation services related to COVID-19 for both Chester County and Delaware County residents. In the weeks since moving to essential operations, the commissioners, the county's administrative staff, and department leaders have established special programs, services, and public information to support individuals, families, and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
For more information, readers may contact Rebecca Brain, public information officer, at 610-344-6279 or rbrain@chesco.org or Bobby Kagel, county administrator, at 610-344-6025.
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