CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Harrison-Clarksburg Health Department continues working with officials from the Harrison County Senior Citizens Center on reopening the facility by the end of June.
Harrison County Senior Citizens Center board member Bill O’Field told MetroNews-affiliate WAJR-AM the health department will have to review a reopening plan.
“The biggest concern is seniors are in the high-risk population for COVID-19,” he said. “All of the centers have to be very careful about how we reopen.”
After the plan is approved, the center’s board of directors will meet to adopt the plan as it means policy changes for the facility.
“Our seniors’ health and safety are our top priority,” said Beth Fitzgerald, the center’s executive director. “The plan will include each activity and area within the center using CDC guidelines and the state of West Virginia guidelines for reopening.”
Staff and volunteers have continued working in senior centers. O-Field noted staff who conduct wellness check calls.
Seniors have already received around 505 total food boxes in March and April.