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- Governor Ige approves Hawai‘i County’s proposal to open certain parks, recreational facilities
Gov. David Ige today signed Hawai‘i County’s Emergency Rule No. 7, submitted by Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim, allowing certain county parks and recreational facilities to re-open, with modifications. The following rules must be followed: Social distancing requirements contained in Gov. Ige’s eighth supplementary emergency proclamation No gatherings of more than 10 people No organized sports activities No contact sports No camping or use of any grills No erection of canopies larger than 10’X10’ No use of pavilions or shade structures All permits and reservations for use associated with all park sites and recreational facilities are canceled through June 30,2020 Commercial activities may resume, subject to approval by the Director of Parks and Recreation and provided they adhere to applicable industry standards, CDC guidance, and State and County requirements. In addition – certain parks and recreational facilities in Hawai‘i County will remain closed, including: All community centers and senior centers All gymnasiums and covered play court facilities and Waiākea Recreation Center All swimming pools Also closed: Hakalau Beach Park (previously closed), Ho‘olulu Complex (excluding the outdoor tennis courts), Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park (construction), Laurence J. Capellas Ballfield (site shared with DOE), Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens (construction), Shipman Gym (site shared with DOE) and Waiākea Waena Park (site shared with DOE). Please go to https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/county-news for more information.
- City to support COVID-19 testing on Oʻahu again this weekend
The City and County of Honolulu is pleased to announce it is supporting more COVID-19 testing. This weekend’s testing will be at Kalihi Valley District Park. Testing at Kalihi Valley District Park will be offered on Saturday, May 30 by Kokua Kalihi Valley (KKV) from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Testing will be via “park and test,” and not drive-thru since walk-up testing will also be accommodated. Testing for regular PCR (nose swab) will be conducted as it has been done previously. If one desires this testing, the attending doctor will determine who should be tested. Quarantine protocol for tested patients follows the State Department of Health recommendations. To view the guidelines, head here. Testing will be offered without charge for those without insurance. Test participants should follow the posted signs to the test area. All who attend will first be screened and asked to provide personal information and contact numbers so results can be made known to them. The public is reminded that parking lot at Kalihi Valley DP will be closed to the public until 2 p.m. to allow for breakdown of testing tents and clearing of cones and barriers. For your information, on Friday, May 29, Transformation Health Network will conduct drive-through testing in the parking lot at Kalihi Union Church, 2214 North King Street from 12pm – 4pm. Entry will be from the driveway on Umi Street. Walk-up individuals are welcome also. For more information on the testing, contact Kokua Kalihi Valley at 808-791-9410 or 808-791-9488. For information on the testing with Transformation Health Network, call 854-3566
- Senate President Kouchi, Rep. Tokioka announce DOE extension of student meals program on Kaua'i
SENATE PRESIDENT KOUCHI, REPRESENTATIVE TOKIOKA ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF DOE STUDENT MEALS PROGRAM ON KAUAʻI USDA approves extension through August 31 if needed Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi and Representative James Kunane Tokioka are happy to announce the extension of the state Department of Education’s Grab-and-Go breakfast and lunch program on Kauaʻi through July 17. The program, which offers meals to children 18 years old and younger, regardless of their eligibility for free or reduced-price meals, ended today but will restart June 8 and extent through mid-July. After discussions between Kouchi and Tokioka with Malama Kauaʻi, and DOE Kauaʻi Complex Superintendent Bill Arakaki, a request was sent to USDA Western Regional Office Administrator Jesus Mendoza Jr., asking for an additional extension of the student breakfast and lunch programs from the USDA that would potentially run through the end of August. “It's great to see what we can accomplish when we work as a delegation side by side with our complex area supervisor Bill Arakaki and the DOE to extend the grab and go breakfast and lunch program that is critical to many of our families on Kauaʻi,” said Representative Tokioka. “The extension of these meals will put to ease some of the concerns for families to feed their keiki during the unforeseen pandemic.” “I am grateful that the USDA granted our collaborative request to extend the DOE’s ‘Grab-and-Go' student breakfast and lunch meal program for Kauai through August 31, 2020. The continuation of the meal plan will go a long way to ease the burden on many families who are struggling to put food on the table during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said President Kouchi. Kauaʻi District schools continuing the Grab-and-Go meal program include: • Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School • Kapaa High School • Koloa Elementary School • Waimea High School • Kekaha Elementary School Grab-and-Go sites will serve breakfast and lunch from 7:30 to 8 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon weekdays, except holidays. Meal distribution is through walk-up and drive-thru lines. Dine-in options will not be available. Children do not have to be enrolled at the school distribution site and do not have to be public school students. For special diet accommodations, email specialdiets@k12.hi.us
- Hawai'i hotel performance report for April 2020
In April 2020, Hawaii hotels statewide reported dramatic declines in revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy compared to April 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s (HTA) Tourism Research Division, statewide RevPAR decreased to $12 (-94.5%), ADR fell to $131 (-51.8%), and occupancy declined to 8.9 percent (-69.0 percentage points) (Figure 1) in April. In April 2020, Hawaii hotels statewide reported dramatic declines in revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy compared to April 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s (HTA) Tourism Research Division, statewide RevPAR decreased to $12 (-94.5%), ADR fell to $131 (-51.8%), and occupancy declined to 8.9 percent (-69.0 percentage points) (Figure 1) in April. The report’s findings utilized data compiled by STR, Inc., which conducts the largest and most comprehensive survey of hotel properties in the Hawaiian Islands. In April, Hawaii hotel room revenues statewide fell by 97.0 percent to $10.4 million. Room supply was 45.4 percent lower year-over-year (887,200 room nights) and room demand dwindled to 79,100 room nights (-93.7%) (Figure 2). Many properties closed or reduced operations in April. Since March 26, all passengers arriving from out-of-state were required to abide by a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1 to include interisland travelers. All classes of Hawaii hotel properties statewide reported lower RevPAR, ADR and occupancy in April compared to a year ago. Performance data for Luxury Class properties were not available for April due to property closures. Maui County hotels reported RevPAR at $13 (-95.6%), with declines in both ADR to $121 (-68.8%) and occupancy of 11.0 percent (-67.9 percentage points) in April. Data for the month of April was not available for Maui’s luxury resort region of Wailea. The Lahaina/Kaanapali/Kapalua region had RevPAR of $4 (-98.3%), ADR of $90 (-71.9%), and occupancy at 4.6 percent (-73.6 percentage points). Oahu hotels reported a 93.8 percent drop in RevPAR to $11 in April. ADR decreased to $142 (-37.9%) and occupancy declined to 8.0 percent (-71.9 percentage points). Waikiki hotels earned $8 (-95.7%) in RevPAR with ADR at $141 (-36.7%) and occupancy of 5.4 percent (-74.5 percentage points). Hotels on the island of Hawaii earned RevPAR of $13 (-93.1%) in April, with declines in both occupancy (12.4 percent, -62.3 percentage points) and ADR ($107, -58.8%). Properties on the Kohala Coast reported declines in RevPAR, ADR and occupancy in April. Kauai hotels’ RevPAR fell to $9 (-94.8%) in April, with lower ADR ($131, -50.9%) and occupancy (7.0 percent, -59.6 percentage points). Tables of hotel performance statistics, including data presented in the report are available for viewing online at: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/research/infrastructure-research/ About the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report The Hawaii Hotel Performance Report is produced using hotel survey data compiled by STR, Inc., the largest survey of its kind in Hawaii. The survey generally excludes properties with under 20 lodging units, such as small bed and breakfasts, youth hostels, single-family vacation rentals, cottages, individually rented vacation condominiums and sold timeshare units no longer available for hotel use. The data has been weighted both geographically and by class of property to compensate for any over and/or under representation of hotel survey participants by location and type. For April, the survey included 87 properties representing 22,929 rooms, or 42.7 percent of all lodging properties and 77.5 percent of operating lodging properties with 20 rooms or more in the Hawaiian Islands, including full service, limited service, and condominium hotels. Source: The Hawai'i Tourism Authority
- COVID-19 drive-through testing in Kona on Saturday, May 30
Premier Medical Group with the support of The County of Hawai’i, Hope Services and the Hawaii National Guard, will offer a drive-through screening and testing clinic for COVID-19 at Kamakoa Nui Park in Waikoloa on Saturday, May 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Entrance is from Kamakoa Drive, at the end of Paniolo Avenue. This free clinic is open to the public; however, individuals must first undergo a screening to determine if they meet the criteria to be tested. Clinic physicians on site will make the determination regarding testing. The screening criteria will be based on guidance of the CDC and the State’s COVID-19 Response Task Force. People who visit the screening clinic will be asked to show photo ID. Additionally, people are requested to bring their own pen, and any health insurance cards they have, although insurance is not required. Antibody Testing Antibody testing will also be available at the Waikoloa testing clinic. Antibody testing can determine if you have previously had COVID-19. Antibody testing will be offered only to those previously identified as having had the Coronavirus, or those with high risk exposures, including healthcare workers, first responders, and family members or those with close contact to known positives. A simple blood draw detects the presence of SARS-Cov2 IgG antibodies in your system. Note: there is a $43 out-of-pocket cost to people whose medical insurance plans do not cover the antibody test. Call your insurance provider to find out if you’re covered. For further information, please call Premier Medical Group at 808-304-9745 or Hawaii County Civil Defense at 935-0031.
- Hawai'i passenger arrivals by air report for May 29, 2020
For Hawaii Tourism Authority and state updates regarding COVID-19 visit: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/
- County of Kaua‘i food distribution program to continue Saturday, May 30
The County of Kaua‘i is pleased to announce a joint program with the Hawaii Foodbank Kaua‘i and the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank to provide 500 food packages at Waipa Foundation on the North Shore at 2 p.m. Recipients can begin lining up at noon. These packages are intended for Kaua‘i families who are food insecure. We encourage any household who needs food to come out to our distribution in Kapa‘a. We understand that almost every household on Kaua‘i has been affected in one way or another by COVID-19. If you are in need of food, please come to the county’s food distribution this Saturday. Distribution sites were selected based on geographical location and ability to accommodate all aspects of the distribution services, such as vehicle capacity, traffic flow, etc. This program is being administered by the Kaua‘i Incident Management Team and operated by the County of Kaua‘i Department of Parks and Recreation (DOPR)/Recreation Division in partnership with the Hawai‘i Food Bank/ Kaua‘i Branch and Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank, with support from the Kaua'i Police Department, Hawai‘i State Department of Health, and Hawai‘i National Guard for traffic control. Mahalo to Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Kaua‘i Ice, and the National Guard for their support of this important program.
- COVID-19 drive-through testing in Kona Friday, May 29
Premier Medical Group, with the support of the County of Hawai‘i, Hope Services and the Hawaii National Guard, will offer a drive-through screening and testing clinic for COVID-19 at Old Kona Airport Park in the Kekua‘okalani Gym / KCAC parking lot on Friday, May 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This free clinic is open to the public; however, individuals must first undergo a screening to determine if they meet the criteria to be tested. Clinic physicians on site will make the determination regarding testing. The screening criteria will be based on guidance of the CDC and the State’s COVID-19 Response Task Force. People who visit the screening clinic will be asked to show photo ID. Additionally, people are requested to bring their own pen, and any health insurance cards they have, although insurance is not required. Antibody Testing Antibody testing will also be available at the Kona testing clinic. Antibody testing can determine if you have previously had COVID-19. Antibody testing will be offered only to those previously identified as having had the Coronavirus, or those with high risk exposures, including healthcare workers, first responders, and family members or those with close contact to known positives. A simple blood draw detects the presence of SARS-Cov2 IgG antibodies in your system. Note: there is a $43 out-of-pocket cost to people whose medical insurance plans do not cover the antibody test. Call your insurance provider to find out if you’re covered. For further information, please call Premier Medical Group at 808-304-9745 or Hawaii County Civil Defense at 935-0031 Mahalo County of Hawai'i
- Honolulu Zoo reopening June 5
The Honolulu Zoo would like to inform the general public that while they are included in the “outdoor attractions” category in Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s Restore Honolulu 3.0 Order, they are reopening their doors to the general public on June 5 with a modified schedule and hours of operation. The zoo will be open every Wednesday through Sunday (closing for maintenance and cleaning on Mondays and Tuesdays). “We are excited to welcome guests back into the Honolulu Zoo, but we know we must do so safely,” said Honolulu Zoo Director Linda Santos. “Through the new safety measures we’ve put into place, we hope to keep all visitors, workers and animals safe.” In preparation for reopening, the Honolulu Zoo has made the following changes: • Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Entrance closes at 2:30 p.m.) • Requiring all individuals to wear a face covering (except for those with prohibitive health conditions and children under 5, or while eating near any concession stand or taking a break in specified lawn areas and physically distanced from others) • Posting signage and arrows to control the flow of traffic through exhibits and ensure physical distancing • Limiting the amount of people allowed in enclosed exhibits (i.e. penguins, hippopotamus, African wild dogs, etc.) • Installed hand washing and sanitizing stations in various locations Due to the risk of potential spread of COVID-19, the Honolulu Zoo has closed the following areas: • Keiki Zoo • Playground/play apparatus • Manyara Bird Sanctuary (Walk-in aviary in Savanna) • Hippo sculpture • All water fountains Joining the Honolulu Zoo’s reopening will be the Royal Hawaiian Band, the only municipal band in the nation, with its Glee Club playing acoustical music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings for all to enjoy.
- Department of Emergency Management urges residents to prepare for hurricane season
Department of Emergency Management urges residents to prepare for hurricane season and consider the challenges COVID-19 brings In their annual joint press conference last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) announced there is a 75% chance of near – or below-normal tropical cyclone activity during the Central Pacific hurricane season this year which begins on Monday, June 1 and runs through November 30. In addition, CPHC stated that this year’s outlook calls for two to six tropical cyclones for the Central Pacific hurricane region. Tropical cyclones include tropical depressions, named storms and hurricanes. “While it is somewhat positive that we can expect a below-normal hurricane season, we must be all be prepared nonetheless,” said Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “We cannot let our guard down, especially this year as we climb out of our COVID-19 challenges. That is why all of us must add to our 14-day survival kits: face coverings and hand sanitizers. We must also be prepared to practice greater physical distancing, should a hurricane approach our shores and we have to evacuate to City-designated shelters.” “We know people are hurting financially and might not have the means to prepare as much as they might have but even a little bit of preparation can make a huge difference,” DEM Director Hiro Toiya said. “Being prepared is more than just buying supplies, it can mean talking to your family about your shelter plans, planning on how to get in touch after an emergency, and printing out important contact information. We are not helpless. We’ve seen the power our communities have when faced with a looming threat, this will be no different. We are a resilient people, we will come out of this stronger than ever.” The Department of Emergency Management encourages all residents to take the following five actions at the start of the hurricane season. Make a Shelter Plan The onset of a disaster such as a hurricane or tropical storm can be confusing and chaotic, therefore, it is important to make as many decisions as possible ahead of time. Knowing what hazards your home or community is vulnerable to can help you decide now whether you will evacuate or shelter in place when a disaster strikes your area. Use the guidance on our website’s Make a Plan page to create a family Emergency Shelter Plan for where you will stay during a hurricane. If your home was not built or retrofitted to withstand hurricane-force winds, we recommend evacuating to friends or family that have hurricane resistant homes or at your workplace. Please remember that while hurricane evacuation shelters offer some protection from high winds, flying debris, storm, surge and flooding they are intended to be a last resort option for residents and visitors without safer options to use, at their own risk. If a hurricane evacuation shelter is your only safe option, be prepared to take additional steps to prevent the spread of illness at the shelter. In addition to your 14-Day Disaster Supply Kit, take cleaning items with you like soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, or general household cleaning supplies to disinfect surfaces you may need to touch regularly. Bring 2-3 cloth face coverings per person and detergent to wash them regularly. If your home was built or retrofitted to withstand hurricane-force winds, we recommend identifying a safe room and sheltering in place. Given the current concerns with COVID-19 sheltering-in-place at home in a safe room is really the best option if possible. Review Home or Renters Insurance Policies Remember that homeowners insurance alone will not cover hurricane damage. You will need separate policies for hurricane as well as flood insurance to protect against damage from coastal flooding. You can buy flood insurance separately through the National Flood Insurance Program. Make sure to check your plan and know what your existing insurance policies will or will not cover. In addition, homeowners and renters insurance does not always cover all of the damages and losses that may be incurred by a disaster. Know what is and is not covered by your insurance policy. Read My Insurance Doesn’t Cover What? to understand your coverage. Prepare Your Home DEM highly recommends taking measures to harden your home so you can remain in your safe room with your family, pets, and have easy access to your supplies. Harden Your Home Consider home projects that will provide long-term protection against a hurricane. Ideas and instructions can be found in the Homeowners Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards. Just-in-Time Actions Be prepared to take just-in-time actions to protect your home as a storm approaches: Protect your property. De-clutter drains and gutters. Bring loose, lightweight objects inside that could become projectiles in high winds (e.g., patio furniture, garbage cans); anchor objects that would be unsafe to bring inside (e.g., propane tanks); and trim or remove trees close enough to fall on the building. Cover all of your home’s windows. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” exterior grade or marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Build or Update Your 14-Day Disaster Supply Kit Take the time now to consider disaster preparedness and what actions you or your family will take in the event a hurricane threatens O’ahu. With our geographic isolation and large population, nearing one million residents it could be as long as two-weeks before local disaster relief efforts reach all of those who are affected. Individuals, families and businesses should be prepared to be on their own for at least 14-days. Assemble basic supplies such as food, water, clothing and important medications for a 14-day kit. Also, visit our website at www.honolulu.gov/DEM for more disaster preparedness information and to access downloadable information sheets. In addition, due to COVID-19 concerns, this hurricane season be sure to include cloth face coverings, hand sanitizer, soap, and disinfectant supplies in your 14-Day Disaster Supply Kit. Consider storing more than one gallon of water per person per day for increased sanitation needs. If you have an existing kit, make sure to review its contents and replenish or rotate supplies. Be sure to add cloth face coverings, hand sanitizer, soap, and disinfectant supplies to your kit. Get Informed Important official emergency information such as evacuation notification and shelter locations will be broadcast over all TV and radio stations as well as official social media. Should your power go out during an emergency such as a hurricane, it then becomes vitally important that each household have a battery-operated radio and spare batteries on hand to receive emergency information. Newer hand-crank generator or solar powered radios are also a good option. Emergency and Community Information via Social Media/Online: Like and Follow the Department of Emergency Management on: Twitter: @Oahu_DEM Facebook: @OahuDEM Instagram: @OahuDEM Additional preparedness information can also be found on our website at www.honolulu.gov/DEM. Emergency Email and Text Message Alerts: O’ahu residents are encouraged to sign-up to receive emergency email, cellphone text messages and push alerts from the City and County of Honolulu by downloading the free HNL.info app from the App Store or Google Play. Non-English Speakers and People with Disabilities: If you have a family member who does not speak English or a family member who, due to a disability cannot receive emergency information readily, we highly recommend forming a core group of family or friends who can assist with translations or providing important emergency information as well as assisting with disaster preparedness actions and if needed, evacuation. Disaster preparedness resources for non-English speakers can be found here. Mahalo to the City and County of Honolulu
- Governor Ige approves emergency rules for counties of Hawaiʻi and Kauaʻi
Gov. David Ige today approved requests from Mayor Harry Kim and Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami to safely re-open more businesses and operations under guidelines that will ensure the health, safety and welfare of the people in Hawaiʻi and Kauaʻi counties. Hawaiʻi County. Gov. Ige signed Mayor Kim’s Emergency Rule #6 which allows the following businesses, operations or activities, which must follow applicable CDC, industry and regulatory guidelines related to COVID-19 prior to opening: • May 30, 2020 o Places of worship • June 1, 2020 o Other indoor gathering places (including bowling alleys, billiards halls, but NOT arcades or gaming places) o Indoor exercise facilities (includes fitness centers and indoor pools and facilities that offer group exercises with no physical contact) o Museums and theaters o Outdoor spaces (includes ocean tours, outside pools and summer camps) o Other personal services (includes tattoo operators and acupuncturists) o Other real estate services (including open houses, property viewing, inspections, surveys, appraisals with restrictions) o Other retail and repair (including rental of recreational and sports equipment) o Certain county park sites and recreational facilities will re-open with some exceptions. County swimming pools, gymnasiums and community centers will remain closed at this time. Kauaʻi County: Gov. Ige has also approved Mayor Kawakami’s Emergency Rule #11 to re-open with modifications, businesses, operations or activities starting Monday, June 1. They include: • Indoor exercise and recreation facilities (including gyms, fitness centers, recreation facilities) • Outdoor spaces (including playgrounds, skateparks, pavilions, parks, organized outdoor team sports) • Personal services (including spas) • Restaurants (including dine-in)
- Mayor Kim Reopens Churches on May 30, and Most Other Venues June 1
Expanding on Governor Ige’s 8th Supplementary Proclamation concerning businesses and establishments that may reopen, Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim on Thursday issued an Emergency Rule that reopens places of worship on Saturday, May 30, and most businesses June 1, 2020. This means all businesses may open with the following exceptions: • Transient accommodations (bed and breakfast, short-term rentals and time-shares) may not open except where workers of essential businesses or operations are renting or staying. Current occupants who have pre-booked at transient accommodations may stay until the end of the pre-booked period. These restrictions are in place until the travel quarantine restrictions are lifted; • Bars, nightclubs, arcades and other public gathering venues where social distancing measures are difficult to implement; • Contact sports; • Events and other gatherings greater than 10 persons until allowed by Governor’s Proclamation The Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 6 declares that the following medium-risk operations are subject to all restrictions and social distancing requirements found within the 8th Supplementary Proclamation, State Department of Health Reopening Safe Practices, and CDC guidelines. These operations must follow applicable CDC, industry and regulatory guidelines related to COVID-19 prior to opening: 1. Places of worship. Faith Based Worship in accordance with the CDC Interim Guidance for Administrators and Leaders of Community and Faith Based Organizations to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 or any updated CDC guidance. Effective May 30, 2020. This amends the reopening of houses of worship, which were initially scheduled in the Mayor’s Emergency rule 5 to reopen on June 1, 2020. The following venues will reopen on June 1, 2020: 2. Other indoor gathering places. · Including, but not limited to, billiards halls, bowling alleys, but not arcades or gaming places. 3. Indoor exercise facilities. · Includes gyms and fitness centers and indoor pools. · Includes facilities that are not “gyms” or “fitness centers” but offer classes or group exercises such as yoga, aerobics, Zumba, dance, Pilates, weight lifting, athletics clubs, and martial arts clubs, but there shall be no physical contact. 4. Museums and theaters. 5. Outdoor spaces. · Includes ocean tours, outside pools and summer camps. 6. Other personal services. · Includes tattoo operators and acupuncturists. 7. Other real estate services. Including open houses for general public viewing, real estate agent caravans and broker open houses. Property viewing, inspections, surveys, and appraisals may be conducted by appointment only with social distancing requirements maintained at all times. 8. Other retail and repair. Including the rental of recreational and sports equipment. When reopening, businesses must follow: · Safe practices set forth in Proclamation 8 as may be supplemented and Rule 4, including: Use of face masks; Hand hygiene—hand washing or hand sanitizers made available, especially upon entry; Surface cleaning—regular cleaning/disinfection of surfaces and objects touched by the public and employees Physical distancing—internal controls to maintain 6’ distancing; limits on number of persons allowed in the establishment based on the size of the establishment in order to maintain the physical distancing requirements; Protection of high-risk populations—separate hours or other accommodations to protect the senior and other vulnerable population; Stay home if sick directives; Signage informing customers and employees of the safe practices requirements. · Higher levels of safety precautions specified by Governor’s proclamations, State rules, County proclamations or rules, CDC, OSHA, NIOSH, and/or industry-specific guidance. Individuals at higher risk should continue to minimize time and contacts outside the household. Rule 6 rule shall continue through June 30, 2020, or until extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended by my subsequent order, or as otherwise provided by law. Additionally, Mayor Kim is submitting to the Governor an Amendment to his Rule 4, which will reopen certain County park sites and recreational facilities on June 1, with some exceptions. Swimming pools, gymnasiums, and community centers will remain closed at this time. To request no cost assistance in providing a safe and healthy business for employees and customers, contact the COVID Task Force on Education and Prevention at 935-0031.








