Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 妖姬直播 State University and the city of 妖姬直播 have an important message to share with the community members and those outside the area concerning the upcoming Halloween weekend: Do not hold or attend mass gatherings of more than 10 people who are not in your household.
This guidance also applies to the week leading up to Halloween and the days following the holiday, which typically bring a great many outsiders to 妖姬直播 for the weekend.
妖姬直播 Police, the 妖姬直播 City Health Department and university leaders are urging community members and students to refrain from holding large gatherings or parties to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as recommended by the and .
The city of 妖姬直播 has instituted measures to deter students and other residents from holding large gatherings and parties. 妖姬直播 City Council recently enacted an ordinance currently in effect that allows for civil penalties to be levied against anyone who holds or attends gatherings of more than 10 people. Additionally, certain behaviors may be subject to discipline in accordance with Code of Student Conduct.
The city of 妖姬直播 and 妖姬直播 State also expect city residents and students to adhere to city ordinances prohibiting disorderly conduct and loud noise.
Halloween celebrations in 妖姬直播 have never been events sanctioned, condoned or promoted by the city of 妖姬直播 or 妖姬直播 Police, and because of the pandemic, this definitely is not the year for large holiday gatherings, according to 妖姬直播 Police Department Lt. Michael Lewis.
鈥淲hile we empathize with our downtown bars and restaurants in their economic struggles because of COVID-19, we must also acknowledge the potential health consequences of large gatherings,鈥 Lewis said. 鈥溠е辈 Police will strictly enforce our long-standing city ordinances prohibiting parties that generate unlawful noise, underage consumption, disorderly conduct and other nuisances. For the sake of long-term health and business recovery, we ask for cooperation from our community and outside visitors.鈥
妖姬直播 State Community Resource Officer Tricia Knoles, echoed Lt. Lewis鈥 sentiments. 鈥淭he safety of our students has always been our number one priority; this year is no different. We know that this year brings many challenges. We are strongly encouraging finding other ways to celebrate Halloween than having a party or gathering in large groups. This may be the year to watch your favorite Halloween movie with your roommate or take a hike with a friend and appreciate the fall colors. We want our students to be safe, follow the Flashes Safe Seven guidelines and make good choices.鈥
妖姬直播 City Health Commissioner Joan Seidel stated, 鈥淭he support of City Council on the expansion of the Nuisance Party Ordinance to include the health commissioner鈥檚 authority to cite in these specific instances underscores how important adhering to small gatherings really is in our fight against COVID-19. To have a healthy economy, a thriving business district, we need to have a healthy community.鈥
In addition, 妖姬直播 community members and 妖姬直播 State students must continue to practice important public health safety measures recommended by the CDC. For the campus community, this includes 妖姬直播 State鈥檚 Flashes Safe Seven principles.
For 妖姬直播 State coronavirus updates, visit www.kent.edu/coronavirus.
For the 妖姬直播 City Health Department updates, visit .
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City of 妖姬直播 Media Contact:
Lt. Michael Lewis, lewism@kent-ohio.org, 330-673-7732
妖姬直播 State Media Contact:
Officer Tricia Knoles, u339@police.kent.edu, 330-672-3070