Mayor endorses health department's call for cancellation or postponement of non-essential public gatherings

By Grayson Vandegrift
Mayor, City of Midway
    In conjunction with the Woodford County Health Department and Woodford County Emergency Management, the City of Midway is advising all citizens to begin practicing the technique of social distancing to combat the spread of the coronavirus, which causes the disease known as Covid 19. (Please see the press release below from the Health Department.)

   We are also recommending the cancellation or postponement of any non-essential public gatherings, understanding that different circumstances call for different techniques. All other practices such as good personal hygiene are still in place, and always should be, and other precautionary measures are listed in the Health Department’s release as well. 

   There are still no known cases in Midway or Woodford County; these recommendations are out of an abundance of caution to prevent the spread of this illness. There are instances around the world that prove that this virus can be contained and even controlled, and these measures being suggested by our local and state health departments and our emergency-management team are aimed towards that goal. 

   There is no reason for panic or to let our fears and anxieties run away with us: we’re going to be fine because we stick together, even if we’re forced apart. Most people who contract the virus experience symptoms similar to a cold or flu, but not everyone can handle it as easy as others. It would be irresponsible of us not to do everything we can to prevent and contain the problem. The best thing for us to do is to take care of ourselves so that we can protect the most vulnerable among us. 

    If you have any questions you can visit kycovid19.ky.gov or wchd.com. We also have a resource link to the county health department’s response at meetmeinmidway.com.