Coronavirus Update #12 - Reopening of Businesses

From the City of Weston | Coronavirus Update #12 May 16, 2020 | 4:00 p.m.

Phase I Eases Us into the New Weston Way It began with passive parks reopening on April 29th, and now we are taking our next full step with the Phase I reopenings of restaurants, retail, personal services, community room and fitness centers located within housing developments, community pools located within Associations, private clubs or housing developments, and museums effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 18. We encourage our community to follow all guidelines in order for us to continue through the phased reopening process. Working together we can all establish a New Weston Way so that we can safely resume a new sense of normalcy. What Is Included in Phase 1 Reopening? ·     The list of businesses and services allowed to operate has expanded. ·     Professional services and other businesses located in multi-business office buildings can resume normal operations. ·     Restaurants and food establishments can open for dining at 50% indoor occupancy with six-foot distancing and other restrictions. ·     Retail establishments selling goods other than personal services can open at 50% indoor occupancy, with other restrictions. ·     Businesses that provide personal services by Florida licensed professionals (including barbershops, salons and nail salons) can open with restrictions. ·     Community rooms, fitness centers and gyms located within multi-family housing developments or community associations can operate, with restrictions, including 50% maximum occupancy. ·     We are allowing for Swimming Pools to operate as described in Broward County Emergency Order 20-10, with the additional requirement that all pool furniture shall be removed from the pool decks. ·     Public pools and private club pools can open, with restrictions. If you are a restaurant owner and wish to expand your outdoor seating capacity, visit our website at WestonFL.org/NewWay for the required information. City Parks (Passive parks only) Open Daily, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Weston's passive parks are open with specific guidelines in place for all park visitors to follow. Restrooms, water fountains, playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment and basketball courts remain closed at this time. Weston Regional, Tequesta Trace and Vista Park also remain CLOSED. Weston Tennis Center Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. The tennis center will be open for single-player match play and one-on-one instruction only. Read more about specific guidelines Golf Courses Golf Courses throughout Broward are now permitted to reopen with strict guidelines in place. Read more about the guidelines in place and contact the golf course before heading out. As we progress through the phased reopening of our city, all of the guidelines will be posted at: WestonFL.org/NewWay.

Facial Coverings Required by City and County Order Facial coverings are still required for use when you are out in public, with some exceptions, as established by Emergency Order 2020-09 and Emergency Order 2020-10. Employees and customers of essential businesses, as well as delivery service personnel, are required to wear a cover over their mouth and nose at all times while inside the business or making a delivery. Facial coverings are not recommended for children under the age of 2, those who otherwise have difficulty breathing, or food service employees when doing so would pose a hazard or a health issue. The requirements would also not apply to the extent subject to a religious objection. Read more about the CDC's guidelines on cloth facial coverings. Ongoing updates and information on COVID-19 can be found at: WestonFL.org/Coronavirus.

"Safer at Home" Order Continues to Be in Effect A reminder that the Emergency Order 2020-05 ("Safer at Home" Order) is still in effect until the Local State of Emergency is lifted. The "Safer at Home" Order calls for residents to restrict outings to essential business only, and allows for other specific essential tasks; however, you can still venture outdoors to get exercise as long as you practice social distancing!

Weston Parks Offers Virtual Activities Bored at home? Grab a deck of cards and go for a Wacky Walk with your family. Weston's Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of ideas for virtual activities and fitness opportunities. Stay active at home with #WestonParks. Read more

What to do if you are sick or have symptoms The CDC recently added six additional symptoms to watch for for COVID-19. Learn more Call the Florida Department of Health at 954-412-7300 BEFORE visiting your health care provider.

Questions about the coronavirus? Call the COVID-19 Call Center, available 24/7 at 1-866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov. Broward County COVID-19 Call Center: 954-357-9500  (7 days/week, 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.) Additional Resources: WestonFL.org/Coronavirus The City of Weston staff continue to work remotely to serve our community. You can reach us by phone at:  City Hall 954-385-2000 Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Administrative Services Center 954-385-0500 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Community Center 954-389-4321 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Public Works Services Center 954-385-2600 Monday through Friday, 7 am until 4 p.m. Follow us on Twitter at @CityofWeston and @WestonFLAlert, on Facebook @CityofWestonFL. Register to receive CodeRED emergency notifications from the City of Weston at www.westonfl.org/Residents/Hurricane/CodeRed.aspx.