Anderson County has made changes in its operations following identification of two presumptive positive cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus Sunday in Anderson County. The changes will last through the end of March with the possibility of extension depending upon developments in that timeframe.
Following recommendations from the CDC, SCDHEC, and the Governor’s Office, the County will be implementing the following measures to limit transmission of the virus among residents:
· Any and all County business, if possible, will be conducted online or by telephone, through the end of March.
· County offices will remain open, but this is subject to change, as officials will be reviewing the situation on an hourly basis.
· All events at the Anderson County Civic Center, Sports Complex, and Amphitheater will be postponed or canceled through the end of March. The Anderson County Museum and Anderson County PAWS Animal Shelter will be closed through the end of March.
· Circuit Court: Per Clerk of Court Richard Shirley, jury trials in Circuit Court scheduled to convene on March 23, 2020 and March 30, 2020 have been canceled. Summoned jurors should not report for jury duty.
· Summary Court: Per Chief Magistrate Linda Dudley-Graham, all bench and jury trials are postponed until April 13th. All will be rescheduled. Bond court will continue normally at 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
· Detention Center: Per Sheriff McBride, all visitation to the Anderson County Detention Center is suspended until further notice.
· First responders will continue providing services. Non-emergency police reports should be made over the phone to (864) 260-4400.
· SCDHEC recommends the following preventive practices for individuals: 1) Wash hands often; 2) Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands; 3) Avoid contact with sick people; 4) Stay home while you are sick, avoid others; 5) Cover mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
· Governor McMaster has announced all schools will be closed through the end of March and recommended against public gatherings of more than 100 individuals.
For general questions about COVID-19, please visit scdhec.gov/covid19 or call the DHEC Care Line at (855) 472-3432, available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. If you believe you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you can be assessed virtually through MUSC by visiting musc.care.
