The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville places the health and safety of its Club Kids, team members and volunteers as its top priority.
The State of Indiana and Hamilton County Health officials are encouraging the public to take proactive steps to prevent the coronavirus from spreading, and in consideration of the health of BGCN families, the Club closed Friday evening. BGCN will remain closed until further notice and will work in consultation with healthcare experts to make the best path to re-open the Club.
There are currently no known COVID-19 cases among Club members or in the county. However, BGCH is a gathering place for local children, and BGCN officials made this decision out of an abundance of caution following notification of the Noblesville School Corporation closure which directly affects the kids the Club serves.
BGCN recommends the following preventative measures that every family should take to prevent exposure to COVID-19:
- Avoid close contact to anyone who is sick.
- Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Cover your sneeze or cough with a tissue and throw the tissue away. If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your arm and then wash your hands as soon as possible.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently used objects and surfaces such as light switches and door knobs.
- Wash your hands often
- Teach youth to wash their hands with warm water and soap while singing the “Happy Birthday Song” twice. This will ensure they have scrubbed long enough. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that is at least 60 percent alcohol. Soap and water are always best and should be used when available. For more information on hand washing please visit the CDC’s handwashing website.
As always, BGCN’s number one focus remains providing a safe environment for local youth. Updates can be found at bgcni.org and on the Club’s social media channels.