Commonwealth of Kentucky Court of Justice 09' CaseNE ?2032 Court Cir, Divisioh . ORDER FOR ISOLATION OF . - - PURSUANT To 902 KAR 2:oso County Jefferson IN RE: ISOLATION V- The COURT. having received evidence, exhibits. and argument, and being duly advised in the premises. now FINDS: 1 . The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has received reports of increasing numbers of ill people exhibiting of a disease that has in its common course severe disability or death. That since March 6. 2020. until the time at which a hearing on this matter was held. over 87 people have been stricken with this disease and 3 people have died in Kentucky. 2019-novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new communicable disease that has not been previousty identi?ed in the world. 2019-nCoV meets the de?nition for ?severe acute respiratory as set forth in federal Executive Order 13295. as amended by Executive Order 133?2 and 135?4. and is a federally quarantinable communicable disease. it is characterized by fever. cough. and shortness of breath and can progress to severe respiratory illness requiring hospitalization and mechanical ventilation. and can lead to death. 2019-nCoV is spread from person-to-person among close contacts. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, person?to-person spread is thought to occur mainly via respiratory droptets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can be inhaled into the lungs and in the mouths or noses of people who are in close contact. Clear and convincing evidence shows that those people who are in physical contact with or in the proximity of 3 feet or less of an individual infected with this disease are likely to exhibit within 1-14 days. which period of time is referred to herein as the "incubation period'. Thus. the clear and convincing evidence suggests this disease is easily transmissible from person-to- person. There are no known preventive medications for this disease at this time. The most effective method currently known to medical science to contain and curtail the spread of this disease is the isolation of anyone who has the identified above at Paragraph 3. and the quarantine of those who have been exposed to a person infected with this disease for the duration of the incubation period. as identi?ed above at Paragraph 5. pt! . N, The testimony of quali?ed witnesses. including MATT RHODES has indicated that- as tested positive for 2019?nCovpositive test. he requires skilled medicat care in an appropriate medical facility or isolation at home. ti it'- 10. The is the agency with the authority to control the spread of infectious diseases and the responsibility to provide medical care and supervision for pursuant to exercises of such authority. . . 11. Pursuant to such authority and in an attempt to preventl& from undertaking activities potentially harrnfui to the public's health. the has repeatedly attempted to contact? at the number he provided to the hospital. (It! .- Mr 12. The testimony of qualified witnesses. including Matt Rhodes. has indicated that'_ has failed to comply with self-isolation. as evidenced by going shopping today. March 21. 2020. . . It The COURT now MAKES the following conclusions: 1. The has the authority to issue an order of isolation bk pursuant ?0 KRS 214020. 212-24515). and see KAR 2:030 and 902 KAR 2:050. 2. This COURT has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to KRS 21224505). 3. Pursuant to KRS 212.2456], this COURT has the power to issue an injunction compelling to comply with the isolation order. 61?, 4. The nature of the disease at issue {as recited above at Paragraph 1). the i ive test for 2019- nCoV {as recited above at Paragraph and the conduct of s' cited above at Paragraphs 9 and 14}. constitute clear and convincing evidence that must be placed under an order of isolation so as to protect the public's health. Therefore. iT is ORDERED. ADJUOGED, and DECREED that be con?ned to a - {14) days. is enjoined from leaving the residence until this period of time has elapsed on April 4. 2020. It is further ORDERED. ADJUDGED. and DECREED that upon the expiration of said period of time. shall be released from con?nement and the LIvIPt-iw shall ?le a ?nal report regarding disposition of this matter with this COURT. in the event the believes further confinement 90F will be necessary after expiration of said period of time. it shall commence appro late proceedings to that effect in this COURT prior to the expiration of said period of time. This order shall expire ?fteen (15} after its issuance. Date *3/27/2020 . 2 7%ym? ?ax/weer! Era-ry?/ JUDGE ANGELA MCCORMICK BISIG ENTERED IN COURT DAVID L. NicHoLson. CLERK tax/23 2029 CLERK BY Case go. I :2 a {a Commonwealth of Kentucky Court Cir, Court oiJustice Wirycourtsgov .Division . . 5 DRDE FOR ISOLATION OF INDIVIDUAL ?v PURSUANT To 902 KAR 2:030 IN RE: ISOLATION at} The COURT, having received evidence. exhibits, and argument, and being duly advised in the premises, new FINDS: i. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has received reports of increasing numbers of ill people exhibiting of a disease that has in its common course severe disability or death. 2. That since March 6, 2020, until the time at which a hearing on this matter was held, over 87 people have been stricken with thisldisease and 3 people have died in Kentucky. Zing-novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new communicable disease that has not been previously identi?ed in the world. 2019?nCoV meets the de?nition for ?severe acute respiratory as set forth in federal Executive Order 13295, as amended by Executive Order 133?2 and 13674, and is a federally quarantlnable communicable disease. It is characterized by fever, cough, and shortness of breath and can progress to severe respiratory illness requiring hospitalization and mechanical ventilation, and can lead to death. 4. 2019-nCoV is spread from person-topperson among close contacts. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, person-to-person spread is thought to occur mainly via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can be inhaled into the lungs and in the mouths or noses of people who are in close contact. 5. Clear and convincing evidence shows that those people who are in physical contact with or in the proximity of 3 feet or less of an individual infected with this disease are likely to exhibit within 1-14 days, which period of time is referred to herein as the "incubation period". Thus, the clear and convincing evidence suggests this disease is easily transmissible from person-to- person. 5. There are no known preventive medications for this disease at this time. T. The most effective method currently known to medical science to contain and curtail the spread of this disease is the isolation of anyone who has the identi?ed above at Paragraph 3, and the quarantine of those who have been exposed to a person infected with this disease for the duration of the incubation period, as identi?ed above at Paragraph 5. cv? - - B. The testimony of quali?ed witnesses, including MATT RHODES has indicated that? as tested positive for 10. 11. 12. is:- Due to ?positlve test. he requires skilled medical care in an appropriate medical facility or isolation at home. The is the agency with the authority to control the spread of infectious diseases and the responsibility to provide medical care and supervision for ursuant to exercises of such authority. Pursuant to such authority and in an attempt to prevent rom undertaking activities potentially harmful to the public's health, the has repeatedly attEmpted to contact at the number he provided to the hospital. mm" ck; 'A?ft The testimony of quali?ed witnesses, including Matt Rhodes, has indicated that? as failed to comply with self-isolation, as evidenced by going shopping yesterday, March 21, 2020. The now MAKES the following conclusions: tit} -- . The has the authority to issue an order of isolation to pursuant to KRS 214.020. 212.245f5), and 902 KAR 2:030 and 902 KAR 2:050. This CIRCUIT COURT has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to KRS 21224565). Pursuant to KRS 21224565). this COURT has the power to issue an injunction compelling We comply with the isolation order. L. . The nature of the disease at issue (as recited above at Paragrap 1), is, positive test for 2019- nCoV (as recited above at Paragraph 8). and the conduct of as recited above at Paragraphs 9 and 12), constitute clear and convincing evidence thathust be placed under an order of isolation so as to protect the public's health. 0t: - - This order shalt be served by the Jefferson County Sheriff or his representative. After service of this order. the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) shall out?t er? . 'th 3 global positioning device. %shall be constan Ely onitored to ensure that he remains in his home until the expiration I 'Order. - ha keep the device charged with power at all times to constantly transmit a signal to the LMDC. Failure to abide by these conditions may result in arrest andior additional criminal charges. (it! . . Therefore. IT is ORDERED, ADJUDGED. and DECREED that we con?ned It? ?for fourteen (14) days. We enjoined from leaving the residence until this period of time has elapsed on April 4. seats. - - It is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that Upon the expiration of said period of time, of Al_ shall be released from con?nement and the shall ?le a ?nal report regarding disposition of this matter is COURT. In the event the believes further con?nement of data-lye necessary after expiration of said period of time. it shall commence appropriate proceedings to that effect in this COURT prior to the expiration of said period of time. This order shall expire ?fteen (15} days after its issuance. Date 3 /22/2020 . 2 ?uffy/Mark?! ?ay/f/ JUDGE ANGELA MCCORMICK BISIG ENTERED IN COURT DAVID L. NICHOLSON. CLERK New DEPUTY CLERK