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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final June 23, 2020 11. A. 20-1663 Coronavirus Update Attachments: Staff Report Miranda Hawker, Health Officer, Florida Department of Health in Indian River County, in her PowerPoint Presentation reviewed the latest Coronavirus infection rate trends for the County and State. County Administrator Jason Brown discussed the County trends, prepared by the State. Administrator Brown did not foresee another stay at home order, but commented that there could be a mandate to wear face masks if there was no improvement in the case numbers. Commissioner Solari thanked Administrator Brown and Ms. Hawker for the handling of the Coronavirus reporting, and expressed the importance of wearing face masks. He supported Administrator Brown mandating face masks if he saw it necessary. Chairman Adams expressed her concerns on the Coronavirus and its impact on small businesses. Commissioner O'Bryan sought clarification from Ms. Hawker on the County's overall infection rate. Dr. James Rosencrance, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, explained how asymptomatic individuals could spread the virus, and stated that it was critical to wear masks. He believed it was more effective and a cost efficient way to contain COVID-19, and stop the rise. He supported a more vigorous approach to mask wearing. The Board sought information from Dr. Rosencrance and Ms. Hawker on COVID-19 testing, and medical conditions that would prevent someone from wearing a face mask. Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith informed the Board that the Florida Supreme Court mandated wearing a face mask for anyone entering the Courthouse. He complimented Administrator Brown on his handling of the Coronavirus. A discussion ensued among the Commissioners on mandating face masks and getting the message out to the public on the importance of mask wearing. 11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS Indian River County Florida Page 12