Health Board increases events cap

The Jefferson County Health Board has upped the cap on the number of people who can attend events at one time in the county, with a target of 150 by May.

The Board voted March 2 to increase the cap to 50 in March, effective March 5, and then to 100 in April. In May, the Board is shooting for a cap of 150, contingent on the COVID-19 case numbers. 

Beginning March 5, events with 50 or more people will still need to submit a health plan through the Public Health Department, according to Health Officer Sandy Sacry.