Montgomery County, TN (CLARKSVILLENOW) — Some Montgomery County Government Services have been altered in order to minimize the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) through the suspension of facility rentals and adjustments to employee practices.

“As we know, effects from the coronavirus are having an impact on the world. There is no reason to panic, however, it is important that we all do our part to prevent the spread of the virus,” said Mayor Jim Durrett.  “A critical point in the prevention of the spread is to ‘flatten the curve,’ to avoid a peak in the number of people who contract the virus. We are taking steps to minimize gatherings of large groups and will continue to do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19.”

Additionally, the Montgomery County Court Center is closed on Monday, March 16, for officials to meet and discuss further how to handle proceedings amid COVID-19.

Facility Rentals

Montgomery County is suspending future rentals of facilities where people gather until April 15, 2020.

The County will honor deposits for rentals or confirmation for rentals that have been made through Montgomery County Parks and Recreation.

However, it has been recommended by health officials that to decrease the spread of COVID-19, gatherings of people should be limited. Based on that information, Montgomery County highly encourages canceling already scheduled events in the parks.

Full refunds will be provided for cancellations.

Little League

The Little League Organization has recommended that all leagues temporarily suspend activity until April 6, 2020. Montgomery County strongly advises that leagues follow the recommendation and encourages contact with Montgomery County Parks and Recreation.

Other Details

  • In all county departments, employees shall observe rigorous contamination control standards while at work.

This includes the use of appropriate cleaners in the workstation, frequent hand washing, use of hand sanitizer, avoiding physical contact with co-workers and customers, and social distancing — maintaining a buffer of 3-feet of space away from co-workers and customers.

  • Workplace meetings and employee travel have been minimized. Employees who are ill with a recent onset of lower respiratory symptoms and cough, regardless of whether a fever is present, have been asked to seek medical evaluation and avoid contact with others.

“We are also asking the public to do their part by staying away from public buildings if they are sick,” Durrett said. “Taking a common-sense approach to staying at home if you are ill, will help us lessen the impacts of COVID-19 in Montgomery County. We appreciate citizens working to help us.”

The Tennessee Department of Health updates all positive cases of coronavirus disease by county (COVID-19) at https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html at 2 p.m<https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html%20at%202%20p.m>. daily. Also, the CDC provides the following information for best practices to avoid COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/…/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf