Vandalia Mayor Richard Herbst said recently he saw a number of people walking and running the track at the city’s recreation center and wanted to put out signs to reenforce the governor’s call to socially distance.
One lap around the track is just over a mile, which makes it a popular walking spot, Herbst said.
“The city has been taking (the coronavirus) threat very seriously,” Herbst said. “We’re taking responsibility for our residents’ safety and trying to take a proactive approach.”
Herbst said he and his family have been talking walks nearly everyday since Gov. Mike DeWine and Health Director Dr. Amy Acton ordered Ohioans to stay at home.
The mayor said he hopes this gives Vandalia residents an opportunity to get to know their neighbors in a different way, but encouraged them to maintain a safe distance.
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