The fight to flatten the curve of the coronavirus is having an impact on the 2020 U.S. census count. A U.S. Census Bureau spokesperson confirms, because of COVID-19 and social distancing measures, the Bureau had to temporarily stop all in person interactions with the public back in March.
The Bureau confirms steps are being taken to reactivate filed offices beginning June 1 but that could change if social distancing and stay-at-home mandates continue.
If they are allowed to resume, the bureau has documented that all in-person activities -- including all interaction with the public, enumeration, office work and processing activities -- will incorporate the most current guidance to promote the health and will include recommended personal