Mayor Kyle announced today (Friday, March 13, 2020) that the City of Hubbard, in accordance with Ohio Public Health Directives from Oho Department of Health, Dr. Amy Acton, and Trumbull County Combined Health District from Health Commissioner Frank Migliozzi, the following will be in effect immediately and will continue as directed by both directors.

The following list of directives are designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Coronavirus:

1. There will be no mass gathering that bring together 100 persons or more.  This does NOT include medical facilities, libraries, shopping areas, restaurants, offices, factories, grocery stores, sporting events without spectators (immediate family permitted), churches, religious gatherings, First Amendment gatherings, weddings and funerals.
2. Social distancing is urged (six (6) feet away is encouraged).
3. All Hubbard City services will continue.  The public should expect normal service with the understanding that phone communication is optimal to initiate such service.
4. To reduce the length of the Coronavirus Pandemic it is urged that Hubbard residents utilize the following procedures:

If you have a comprised immune system, you are urged to self-quarantine.

Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water frequently

Cover your cough or sneeze into your arm

Stay home if sick

Avoid touching your face

Avoid hand shaking

There is no recommendation to wear masks

Maintain a supply of essential medications

Call family and friends and monitor their health if they are vulnerable

Clean frequently touched surfaces regularly with disinfecting sprays, wipes or common household cleaning products

Be respectful, courteous and kind to one another

City officials are working with the Hubbard School System providing assistance and guidance along with resources for them while the schools are closed.

City officials have also reached out to the local churches making sure they have the necessary information and resources for their congregations.

Please go to Ohio Department of Health website www.odh.ohio.gov, Center of Disease Control www.cdc.gov, Trumbull County Board of Health www.tcbh.org, City of Hubbard website – cityofhubbard-oh.gov or call the Coronavirus hotline 1-833-427-5634.