| Dear Neighbor,
This week we saw what we saw several increases in the number of cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Louisville Metro. Many have anticipated this and we hope you and your family are staying safe and practicing social distancing to protect yourselves and your loved ones.
For the most up-to-date information, check out the City's website on COVID-19
There are several important ways to keep track of what's going on. Both Gov. Beshear and Mayor Fischer are holding regular Town Hall meetings via Facebook and issuing press releases.
Thankfully, there is also evidence that what we've been doing (staying Healthy at Home, social distancing, and only going out for critical needs) is working. Compared to the population of Kentucky, the number of cases and corresponding mortality rate has been lower than surrounding states. While that is good news, it means that for those gains to continue, we must stay vigilant in our efforts. Please do what you can to stay safe and keep our community and our vulnerable neighbors and loved ones protected.
Have a good weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
Waste collection is an essential service and it will not stop. However, until further notice, for residents of the Urban Services District, yard waste will be collected on your normal day BY REQUEST ONLY. This is an effort to protect the health and safety of our SWMS workers and their families.
Yard Waste will be collected on YOUR REGULAR DAY the week AFTER you request. To make a request, please contact Metro311 and share the following information:
- Contact information
- Address
- Street or alley set out location
- Estimate number of cans, bags, or bundles
Requests can be made online at Louisvilleky.gov/tell311, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, tweet @LouMetro311, or call 311. (Residents with private waste haulers should contact their company about yard waste collection.)
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Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of Public Health & Wellness and Chief Health Strategist, has provided some helpful tips to ensure food safety. “While currently there is no evidence that COVID19 is spread through food or food packaging, there are several steps we can take to promote health and safety," she said.
For takeout or delivery:
- Transfer the food to clean plates or storage containers, dispose of the original packaging.
- While we don’t have any information about THIS novel coronavirus, studies have shown that other coronavirus species can be killed through microwaving. Consider warming the food in the microwave.
- When shopping, leave reusable bags at home because germs can live longer on them.
- In grocery stores: only touch the items you are going to buy, keep your distance from other shoppers and use a touchless pay system if possible.
- Use hand sanitizer before getting into your car or entering your home.
- If possible, leave your nonperishables outside your home, for example in your garage or a storage area, until you need them. This will give time for the virus to die on its own.
- Some items have multiple layers of packaging. You can remove the outer packaging and dispose of it. For example, you can throw out a cereal box because the cereal is also inside a plastic bag.
- You can also put items that come in plastic bags into clean containers.
- Always wash fruits and vegetables before putting them away or eating them.
- ALWAYS wash your hands before preparing or eating food.
NEW LOCATIONS Although closed for any regular activities or meetings, the following community centers will have 1,000 free frozen meals available for pickup for citizens over 60 every day:
- Mondays – St. Stephen Church
1018 S. 15th Street, Louisville 40210
- Tuesdays – Beechmont Community Center
205 Wellington Avenue, 40214
- Wednesdays – Sun Valley Community Center
6505 Bethany Lane, 40272
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- Wednesdays – East Government Center
200 Juneau Drive, 40243
- Thursdays – Southern High School
8620 Preston Highway, Louisville 40219
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- Thursdays Newburg Community Center
4810 Exeter Avenue, Louisville 40218
- Fridays – Former Kroger site in Old Louisville
924 South Second Street, Louisville 40203
Seniors may pickup 5 meals at a time and return the next week for another 5 meals. For more information, call (502) 574-5223
Until at least April 5th, Mayor Fischer has cancelled all City-permitted events or events held in Louisville Metro facilities.
This includes, but is not limited to: events at local libraries, Derby Festival events, the Give-A-Day Week of Service,
As a precaution to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that is making its way through our community, nation, and world, Mayor Fischer has prudently asked all Louisville Free Public Libraries to close. Here are some tips to know:
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- Please KEEP all checked out materials until the libraries re-open.
- The library will not assess any fines for overdue items through this period, and perhaps longer
- The library continues to offer streaming movies, eBooks, learning opportunities, and other materials online. Visit LFPL.org for more information
All Louisville Metro Community Centers are also Closed until April 5th. This closure does NOT impact the city's plans to distribute 26,000 meals during the next three weeks.
Jefferson County Public schools may be closed, but they are doing their part to help feed those in need. ANY young person under 18 can go to one of many sites in Jefferson County for BREAKFAST and LUNCH every day while schools are closed during the outbreak. Check their website for more information and an updated list of sites before going out.
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