This updated Shelter-in-Place Order allows certain additional businesses and activities to resume, subject to restrictions to reduce transmission risk. The Order also makes important changes to the Social Distancing Protocol requirements for all operating businesses. This new Order will go into effect at 12:01 am on Friday, May 22, 2020, and will remain in effect until the Health Offer amends or rescinds it.
The May 22 Order allows several new categories of businesses and activities to reopen, subject to specific conditions and limitations. It also keeps key restrictions in place, requiring people to stay in their homes except when engaging in certain essential or allowed activities. The activities and businesses allowed to reopen under the new order are referred to as “Additional Activities” and “Additional Businesses”.
Which Additional Businesses Can Open?
Which Additional Activities Can Open?
1. To operate, all businesses must complete a Social Distancing Protocol using the for new template or update their Protocols to incorporate the new requirements. A copy of the Protocol must be distributed to all employees. Click here to download the new template. The template includes the following:
2. All businesses must print and post signage in a prominent place near the entrance to the businesses to show that they are implementing the Social Distancing Protocol to keep their staff and customers safe from COVID-19,
3. All businesses must post signage required in the Social Distancing Protocol to educate customers about health and safety requirements. Sign templates are available on the County’s website.
1. Target has made this document available to all retailers.
2. The International Council of Shopping Centers put together a best practice for re-opening guide for all retailers outlining tips and advice for:
Click here to see the full reopening guide.
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