Video: County closes indoor entertainment venues, gyms

As of midnight today, the Bartholomew County Health Officer shut down the county’s movie theaters, gyms and fitness centers and other indoor recreation facilities.

Dr. Brian Niedbalski, the county health officer, explains:

Niedbalski said the order is meant to limit the spread of the virus in the community.

The Bartholomew County COVID-19 Task Force released the group’s first video update to the community last night.

In the video, Niedbalski explained that the community still has a shortage of testing supplies for the virus. Health officials expect more tests to be available in the coming weeks and no one should be surprised that more testing will reveal more people with the disease.

He talked about who will be prioritized for testing once more tests are available.

The video also offers updates from Mayor Jim Lienhoop, County Commissioner President Carl Lienhoop, and Columbus Regional Health CEO Jim Bickel.

Anyone concerned about being exposed to COVID-19 or who are experiencing symptoms are encouraged to call the Columbus Regional Health COVID-19 Triage Resource Call Center at (812) 379-4449. This line is staffed around the clock by trained nursing staff.