The number of positive cases for the novel coronavirus in Fishers has skyrocketed, resulting in a strict public health order issued Tuesday by the city Health Department. Indoor dining will not be allowed and food establishments will be required to close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day. The order begins Christmas Day and continues until 5 a.m. on Jan. 8, 2021.
For the first 14 days in December, the Fishers Health Department reports 1,363 new positive COVID-19 cases, 40 percent higher than the previous 14-day period. City health officials say positive cases in Fishers are expected to continue on an upward trend through the month of January.
Below is the full news release issued by the City of Fishers Tuesday morning.
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The Fishers Health Department issued Public Health Order 08-2020 [on Tuesday] ordering all restaurants, bars, taverns, nightclubs, retail food establishments, and other establishments providing in-person food and/or drink service to be closed to indoor dining and drink service and cleared of customers between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. During these times, carry-out dining is permissible. The Order will go into effect on Dec. 25 at 10 p.m. and will remain in effect until 5 a.m. Jan. 8, 2021.
As of Dec. 14, 2020, new positive cases for the first 14 days of December (1,363 new cases) are approximately 40 percent higher than new cases identified during the first 14 days of November (982 cases), and trends in positive cases indicate Fishers is likely to experience a continued period of growth in new positive cases through January 2021.
All previous Public Health Orders remain in effect, including mandated face coverings when in an indoor place other than a private residence or when outdoors in a situation where a distance of six feet from individuals outside of their household cannot be maintained. For previous Orders, visit fishers.in.us/PHO.
The Fishers Health Department inspections team will enforce the Public Health Order. Individuals wishing to report an establishment may use this form.
So Fishers health department has the control the livelihood of of restaurants and bars with no scientific data to back it up?! The Covid virus is worse between 10pm and 5:30?!
Restaurants, bars and its patrons need to start protesting these ridiculous mandates, and sue the authorities creating such tyranny.