County commission / Covid-19 / Local government
Commissioners removed Covid restrictions, including social distancing and mask requirements, as of June 2 in all offices under the commissioners’ control.
Seating in the commissioners meeting room is being returned to pre-Covid numbers.
The move aligns with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s new Covid orders, which are based on recommendations from the Ohio Department of Health.
Wendy DiAlesandro is a former Record Publishing Co. reporter and contributing writer for The Portager.
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