To: Iowa Tribe of KS & NE Tribal Businesses
From: Timothy Rhodd, Tribal Chairman
Date: March 23, 2020
RE: Tribal Response to Influenza and Coronavirus
As the Federal, State, and local governments continue to monitor the spread of Influenza and the Coronavirus (now called COVID-19), the Iowa tribal government is continuing to take proactive steps to keep our citizens and community safe and healthy.
Essential categories:
Clinic
Farm
Tribal Offices
Law Enforcement/Emergency
The following are to be put into place immediately:
- Until further notice anyone who doesn’t work in the specific areas deemed essential categories will NOT be allowed in tribal buildings (except Grandview) without appointment and authorization.
- The front door to the Tribal offices will remain locked, visitors will state their purpose/appointment, and then be allowed in if needed.
- Always stay 6 feet away from each other; no visiting in enclosed spaces (offices or vehicles).
- Wash hands every 20 minutes, unless farming/fieldwork
- Wipe all surfaces touched with hands with disinfectant every hour (phones, computers, etc.)
