Monterey County Health Officer Edward Moreno this morning announced changes to the county's shelter in place order which will allow certain businesses to reopen.
Beginning Friday, May 8, 2020 certain retail businesses may begin providing curbside pick-up services to customers. Examples of such businesses include bookstores, clothing stores, florists, sporting goods stores and other over-the-counter retailers. In addition, manufacturing and supply chain workplaces supporting these businesses may open. Social Distancing Protocols must be followed in all of these settings. Members of the public may place orders online or via telephone only. Retailers are not allowed to display merchandise on sidewalks.
Other types of businesses, including shopping malls, dine-in services, hair and nail salons, movie theaters and more, remain prohibited from operating.
Business owners are advised to review County and State guidance to determine whether their establishments may reopen as well as operational practices, so that they may avoid enforcement actions. Information is available at
https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/
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“This Supplemental Order shows we have made progress in our fight against the virus. However, we must not let down our guard and must continue with our efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Edward Moreno. “With additional testing and contact investigations we will be on the alert for any rise in cases as well as hospitalizations. We will continue to review surveillance data and models in order to plan for the next steps.”
The May 4 Shelter in Place Order, with supplement, remains in effect.