The mayor of Salyersville and the director of Magoffin County’s Health Department says citizens in the Eastern Kentucky community are hunkered down and laying low. Dr. Pete Shepherd is responsible for heading city government and leading the effort to fight coronavirus.
Thus far, Shepherd noted there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19, but he believes it has come to his county.
“You know it’s here, the right person hasn’t been tested or had the symptoms or whatever at this time, but it’s a coming and we’re prepared for it, for that day to come and then we’ll deal with that,” said Shepherd.
Dr. Shepherd said 90 people have been tested in Magoffin County. The semi-retired dentist added the vast majority of people are abiding by current day restrictions. “99% are doing well. A percentage or two of them are getting a little antsy, wanting to do things back the old way and get out and do what they want to do, but they’re just going to have to be patient and abide by the rules and regulations we got in place right now,” explained Shepherd.
In his Appalachian town, Shepherd says groceries, dollar stores, hardware businesses, and gas stations remain open. The mayor/health director noted there are limits on the number allowed inside at one time.?
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