Call to action issued against COVID spread
Butler County leaders Thursday issued a call to action campaign for the community to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
According to a county news release Thursday, Steven Bicehouse, director of Emergency Management for the county, spoke with leaders from the local school districts, Butler Health System and other government departments, all of whom agreed now is the time to join forces on the campaign.
The campaign will involve advertising and messaging “pleading with residents” to wear a mask and avoid large gatherings or activities where masking and social distancing is not possible.
“The message highlights a growing concern that with the number of people either testing positive or having to quarantine because of exposure, staffing in institutions, schools and businesses is becoming a challenge,” the release said.
Butler Area School District Superintendent Brian White said as more students and staff have tested positive in recent weeks, he is thankful for the support of the county officials and community leaders in calling for more caution in the community.
“We don't want the state to dictate whether we will be open or closed, and our best chance to change that is at the local level,” White said.
The district last reported two positive results on Tuesday.
According to multiple reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Butler County has averaged about 38 new confirmed cases per day over the last two weeks. The county averaged about 16 new confirmed cases per day for the entire month of October, and even less in September with an average of about eight new confirmed cases per day.
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