The City of Hopkinsville will be restricting access to city buildings and facilities for at least the next two weeks to help curb the potential spread of coronavirus in the community.
City officials are asking residents to conduct all city business electronically or over the phone, when possible, and one can call the Hoptown Hotline at 270-887-4000 for guidance on the best way to proceed.
Access to the Municipal Building will be limited, but residents can still use the tax drive-thru lane to drop off documents or other correspondence.
Mayor Wendell Lynch is quoted in a news release as saying, “State and local governments are encouraged to take an active lead in implementing steps in concert with President Trump’s declaration of national emergency and to protect the general public. Our intent as the City of Hopkinsville is to do so through calm, measured actions that both protect and keep the public informed, while emphasizing the seriousness of the COVID-19 threat.”
All Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation indoor facilities, including the Recreation Center on Thomas Street and Sportsplex, will be closed to the public until at least March 30. Reevaluation of all of the restrictions will be made at that time.
All outdoor parks, playgrounds and the greenway will remain accessible during the day, but all park-run leagues, reservations and organized events are canceled.
City and county officials will hold a news conference Monday morning to provide additional information on the coronavirus response.
There are currently no reported COVID-19 cases in Chrisitan, Todd or Trigg counties.
