On April 3rd 2020, mayor BA skip Henderson, the third and city manager, Isiah Hughley announced limitations on public access to Columbus, consolidated government buildings through April 30th 2020. Due to the ongoing developments with koban 19 general public access to all government buildings will be prohibited. However, all city departments will remain open and will provide services to citizens and a modified non-traditional way. This is the latest action in an ongoing effort by state and city leadership to flatten the curve of this virus.

The mayor still hopes that Columbus will not be as adversely affected by this virus as some other cities, but he also recognizes that it will be irresponsible not to take steps to try to mitigate any crisis. This newest administrative action is a further attempt to limit the rapid spread of this disease so that our local hospitals can manage potential cases without being overwhelmed all at one time. If Columbus can do that, hospitals will be able to more effectively utilize care and resources for those who need them to accomplish this.

Columbus citizens will have to work together. The citizens of our community will ultimately determine the success or failure of these actions. The city, government and local hospitals can and are preparing for the worst case scenario, but everyone hopes that by practicing personal responsibility, citizens can have avoid the difficult circumstances in which other cities have found themselves to be clear.

The office of the mayor city, state and federal governments, the Health Department and the Center for Disease Control, recommends self isolating as much as possible, washing your hands frequently for 20 seconds and keeping up with the latest news we will get through this, but everyone in the community must work to help Columbus avoid the spread of this dangerous virus.