Lower Merion Township Details Coronavirus Plan

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — As more cases of the novel coronavirus emerge in the United States and internationally, Lower Merion Township officials want to let the community know how it is preparing to prevent its potential spread in the area.

The township is working in conjunction with the Montgomery County Health Department as well as state and federal health agencies regarding the coronavirus.

Township officials said their primary role is to keep residents informed of any development with the illness in the area.

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Officials said they will use social media, the township website, and Blackboard Connect notification system — which will send out information via phone, email and/or text, depending on your subscription — to update residents on the coronavirus as new information is learned.

Residents are urged to sign up for the Blackboard Connect.

Sign up for Blackboard Connect, check your alert notifications, and more online here.

Should the virus affect the township workforce, the plan is to concentrate on continuing to provide essential township services while curtailing other non-essential services, if necessary.

Like residents, township employees will be encouraged to stay home if they are exhibiting possible viral symptoms like fever and cough, so as not to infect other employees.

Health authorities say to wash hands frequently, avoid persons who are exhibiting signs of cough and fever, and stay home when exhibiting viral symptoms to prevent the virus's spread.