WARSAW – The city of Warsaw has issued a statement from Mayor Joe Thallemer, who said the potential pandemic spread of the coronavirus “is very real.”

Joe Thallemer

Thallemer’s statement continued:

Common sense practices, including a thorough washing of hands, staying home when not feeling well and promptly seeking medical care when indicated, will go a long way to stopping the spread of any virus.

The decision to avoid attending or hosting an event where people gather is less clear.  Maintaining local daily routine activity and commerce is a key priority. However, staying informed of current public health information  (CDC and Indiana Department of Health websites and other trusted resources) should guide any decision to forgo public gatherings.  At this time, the city of Warsaw will publish prominent links on our website (Warsaw.In.gov) to those resources.  We will closely follow the impact of COVID-19 in our community and make proactive decisions to prevent the spread of disease, when appropriate.

Our first responders have been trained to provide front-line care to minimize the exposure and spread of the virus.

I have been in contact with our hospital providers and have been assured they are preparing to meet the necessary challenges to respond to an outbreak.

Please remember to practice good hygiene and avoid contact with others if you don’t feel well.