Mills County Public Information Officer Nick Johnson reports, in their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 11th, the Mills County Board of Supervisors adopted updated procedures for county offices, effective as of 8-a.m., May 13th. The updates include:

1. The Mask Mandate has been lifted. Employees and visitors to county offices who wish to continue to wear a mask, may do so, but it is no longer required.
2. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Susan Christensen, has ordered that masks and/or face coverings shall be worn in ALL Court-controlled areas, until further notice. This does not include the top floor of the Mills County Courthouse. Anyone conducting business or attending court on the upper level of the courthouse, will be required to wear a mask.
3. Social distancing should be maintained in the common areas by all persons in the courthouse.
4. Any person with COVID-19 symptoms should refrain from entering a public building. Stay home if you are ill.
5. Good handwashing is essential, and hand sanitizers will be available at all entrances and in all offices.
6. Should you have any questions specific to your business, contact the appropriate department directly.

Please be advised also, that these precaution are in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. However, these measures do not eliminate the possibility of contracting or spreading the virus.

Johnson says also, COVID-19 vaccines are now readily available in Mill County. Mills County Public Health has the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. HyVee Pharmacy in Glenwood has the Pfizer vaccine. Kohl’s Pharmacy in Malvern also has the Moderna vaccine. Appointments at all locations are available, and walk-ins are accepted.