A pair of positive COVID-19 tests within the staff at City Hall has caused the City of Elkhart to close the building for Thursday and Friday.

Mayor Rod Roberson says the proactive step was made to allow for a deep cleaning of the facility.

The two employees attended budget hearings on Saturday, and all who attended have been notified for testing as a precaution.

The City of Elkhart believes that with proximity policies, PPE usage, and sanitizing that was already in place, the risk of additional spread is low. The city says the health of its staff and residents is their top priority.