(Beaver,Pa.) In multiple press releases by the Beaver County Commissioners Tuesday afternoon, March 17, 2020 it was announced first that the Beaver County Commissioners weekly work session on Wednesday March 18, 2020 is being canceled and also certain areas of the courthouse will be restricted to the public.

The Press release said:

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and for the safety of the employees and citizens of Beaver County, the Board of Commissioners in Conjunction with the President Judge are restricting access to the Beaver County Courthouse and other County offices effective at the start of business Wednesday March 18, 2020 thru at least March 31, 2020.

Until further notice the public will no longer have physical access ti the following offices and departments: Planning/Redevelopment, Recreation/Tourism, Assessment/Tax Claim, Children and Youth Services, Coroner’s office, Bureau of Elections, Waste Management, Treasurer’s office, Controllers office, Community Development, Behavioral Health, Department of Public Works, District Attorney’s office, Office on Aging, Beaver County Jail, Commissioner’s office.

Any other office including the Sheriff’s Office (Gun permits made available by apt. only) you should contact that office first and let them know you’re coming. All public individuals who enter the Courthouse or any other County Office will be screened by Sheriff Deputies prior to obtaining entrance. The Sheriff Deputies will turn away anyone who is not adhering to the guidelines.

The County Requests that residents take advantage of the provided remote services that are available . County officials are continually monitoring the situation and further instructions will be made when available.