ADAMS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
313 W. JEFFERSON ST. SUITE 314
DECATUR, INDIANA 46733-1660

OFFICE: (260) 724?5326 ADAMS CO. HEALTH OFFICER:
FAX: (260) 724-5328 MICHAEL E. AINSWORTH, M.D.



To Whom It May Concern:

In this unprecedented time of the pandemic we have been faced with many new challenges and will
continue to encounter more. As we attempt to get the students back into school and try to normalize
activities as much as possible we will be required to make some changes. These changes are intended to
keep the students, faculty, staff, coaches as well as all families involved safe and healthy. It is also hoped
that these plans will allow us to keep the students physically in school and allowed to participate in
extracurricular activities.

A lot of thought went into the decision process. Initially it was my plan to follow some other counties and
school districts and proceed with athletics but to do so without any fans. Only coaches and essential
personnel would have been permitted. However, I have made the decision that senior student-athletes
would be permitted 4 adults to attend games speci?c to their sport. No fans from visiting schools will be
permitted with the exception of games played within our county. Senior parents ?om the 3 county high
schools will be able to travel to away games at one of the other 2 county high schools. This decision was
made because Adams County has one of the lowest infection rates in the area and this will permit
unchecked fans from Other schools coming into our community.

I reserve the right to amend this plan. If the infection- rate in the county is increasing at a concerning rate
then. elimination of all fans may be required. If we start to see some light at the end of the tunnel then
some of the restrictions may be slowly lifted and progress monitored.

Remember, the most important thing is that the kids get to participate.

Michael Ainsworth, MD

Adams County Health Of?cer