This is an extraordinary time, that requires extraordinary measures, therefore the Cathaoirleach, and Chief Executive of Mayo County Council are taking the unusual step of issuing a plea for everyone to abide by advice from our health experts on social distancing.
Social distance requires 2 metres or 6 foot 5 inches of a distance. Think of keeping a tall rugby player of a distance between you and the next person to you, wherever you go! The key message is to "Stay Safe – Stay Strong – Stay Separate"
Mayo County Council is here for the community - their offices are open and essential public services including roads, water, housing, environment, Motor Tax and planning are all being delivered with new arrangements in place to manage contact and protect public health and safety. All updates are posted on their website at www.mayo.ie and on their Twitter and Facebook pages
They are working with Community Groups to co-ordinate voluntary efforts and with the HSE and Gardai to identify and support those who may need additional support and monitoring at this time. You will find a map of all of the community volunteer groups throughout the county on their homepage of www.mayo.ie, log-on to get the contact information that you need.
The council have put all their available facilities and resources at the disposal of the HSE in fighting this war. The Lough Lannagh Leisure Complex is in service as a Covid-19 Test Centre. The complex isn’t open to the public, so the council ask people to be mindful of people’s privacy and not visit the centre unless referred by their GP.
The local authority have had to close the playgrounds throughout the county to protect the young against the spread of the virus. They ask that parents please, please adhere to the closure of the playgrounds and not to allow their children to play there.
They also request that people refrain from removing the warning signage at the playground. The virus can live on surfaces for many days we implore people to be mindful of this.
