Bucks County government announced Monday morning that they will be increasing COVID-19 safety measures at their facilities.
Starting Monday, county departments and row offices will be operated on an appointment-only basis until Monday, January 4. The mitigation measures are similar to those used in the spring by the county.
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Additionally, the county has begun directing employees who can work from home to do so amid the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
The directive does not impact county courts, which are overseen by the the president judge and court administration.
Bucks County Chief Operating Officer Margaret McKevitt wrote in an email to leadership and row officers that the measures fall in line with the state’s recent teleworking where possible order.
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Bucks County Commissioner Chairperson Diane Ellis-Marseglia emailed supervisors and advised them to operate “with very minimal staff and by appointment.”
“As you well know, government cannot truly shut down, but we can manage to meet the need with Zoom, email, texting, etc.,” Marseglia said. “When it is impossible to be virtual, please remember it is mandatory for all staff to wear face coverings and maintain social distances.”
The county has seen numerous employees fall ill due to the COVID-19 over the months. There was a recent group of cases in the Justice Center and a county ranger died from the virus in spring.
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County offices will operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those interested in scheduling an appointment with a county office can call 215-348-6000.
In Middletown Township, the municipal government has also shifted to operating by appointment only.
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