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website and call center for people to make reports. CCBH receives data from the system and the Ohio Investigative Unit is called out to follow up. The leverage of the liquor license is used regarding bars. In response to a question from Chairman Litten, Commissioner Allan spoke about the issue of schools. The Department has looked at the literature and issued guidance. School districts are not obligated to follow the guidance, but the department supports them and has calls with the superintendents weekly. Councilmember Kepple asked if there is any kind of enforcement for mask violations on private properties, such as in common areas of residential buildings. Commissioner Allan acknowledged that this is difficult and recommended strategies such as signage and working with building management. Regarding schools, he further remarked that classroom transmission is low compared to transmission in social settings. The Board will provide new guidance as new science emerges. He discussed how the schools and the board will partner together for contact tracing. In response to a question, Commissioner Allan remarked on what to expect in the next year. He projected that it will not be until late fall when a good chunk of the population is vaccinated and that mask wearing must continue up until that time and beyond. He stated that communities will need to create campaigns to promote vaccination. In response to a councilmember's question, Commissioner Allan recommended that people wear masks and social distance when socializing outdoors. He pointed to clusters of cases in the county related to outdoor bonfires and clambakes. Steve Eisenberg of 12900 Edgewater(The Carlyle) asked the City for help enforcing masking in common areas of the Carlyle. Commissioner Allan committed to following up. Mayor George reported that she is continuing to work with regional and state leadership on response. The internal coronavirus task force is still meeting. She has directed departments to have as many employees work from home as possible to reduce exposures. She assured the committee that employees are continuing to work hard, and that City Hall is open by appointment. In response to a question by Director Gelsomino, Commissioner Allan discussed the contract tracing operation and the protocols that people should follow when a close contact tests positive. He also answered questions about air filtration as a strategy to mitigate COVID. Ellen Brzytwa, a former resident and former trustee of Lakewood Hospital thanked Commissioner Allan for his work. She suggested that the community determine who are the most trusted individuals to deliver health messaging around vaccination. 3