March 16, 2020
SLCoHD Declares Public Health Emergency, Limits Some Business Operations
Nicholas Rupp -
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(SALT LAKE COUNTY)—Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD) today declared a public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Immediately following the declaration, SLCoHD issued a health order, effective at 11:00 p.m. today, March 16, regarding business operations in the county, including specifics for the food and beverage industry.
All retail and service-oriented businesses are required to implement social distancing measures and exclude symptomatic workers from working. Social distancing should include at least 6-feet between customers in the establishment. Workers symptomatic with respiratory illness or fever must not be in the business—no exceptions.
Specifics for the food and beverage industry:
- Food Service: Dine-in operations are prohibited; takeout, curbside, pickup, drive-thru, delivery (including by third-party services), and mobile food (trucks/carts) are allowed with some modifications.
- Food Delivery: Drop service only.
- Grocery Stores and Cafeterias: Eliminate seating areas as well as any other opportunity to congregate.
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