Washington County Prepares For Reopening

May 13, 2020 9:54 am

Washington County is preparing for Friday’s shift from ‘red’ to ‘yellow’ under Governor Tom Wolf’s reopening plan. Commissioner’s Chairman Diana Irey-Vaughn says they are in the process of determining which employees, that have been working remotely, will be allowed to return. Irey-Vaughn says they are working with department heads and the Human Resources Department in making those decisions. She says some departments won’t be able to bring everyone back because of office space and social distancing guidelines. In addition, Irey-Vaughn says Commissioner’s meetings will be returning to the public meeting room effective next week. Those meetings have been held through teleconference. Irey-Vaughn has commended County residents for their efforts during the ‘stay at home’ order but is recommending that they continue to wear masks and practice good hygiene.