City of Weston Coronavirus Update #17

From the City of Weston | Coronavirus Update #17 July 10, 2020 | 8 a.m.

Business Operations and Facial Covering Guidelines Revised by Latest Broward County Order In an effort to contain the renewed and rapid spread of COVID-19, Broward County has increased its regulatory efforts and penalties for those who violate emergency orders with the issuance of Emergency Order 20-21, an all-inclusive order to clarify previous Emergency Orders. The order took effect at 12:01 a.m. today (Friday, July 10, 2020).  All businesses that violate local emergency orders will be forced to close for 24 hours after their first citation, with each subsequent citation incurring an additional 72 hours of closure (e.g. 96 hour closure after a second citation, 168 hour closure after a third citation etc.) General Business Operations  Businesses are urged to continue with remote operations and teleworking where possible. Residents are encouraged to stay home if they can, wash their hands often, observe social distancing and wear a facial covering in public areas. Social distancing and facial coverings are not only recommended by the CDC as critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19, but they are required in Broward County. Read more about the General Requirements for All Establishments Restaurants and Other Food Establishments  Additionally, restaurants and other food establishments must discontinue the on-premise consumption of food and alcoholic beverages between 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Take out, delivery, drive-through or pick up service will still be permitted. To further protect patrons, seating at restaurants and food establishments is limited to six (6) per table unless everyone is from the same household, for which the limit is ten (10) persons.  Read more about requirements for Restaurants and Food Establishments. Facial Coverings Mandatory It’s also critical to wear facial coverings at all times in the proper manner, including over the nose and mouth as per CDC recommendations. Broward County Emergency Order 20-21 requires that everyone in Broward County wear a facial covering at all times, with the following exceptions: Children under the age of two (2), and any child, regardless of age, while attending a licensed childcare facility, including daycare centers Anyone receiving goods or services that preclude the wearing of a facial covering (such as eating, drinking, or receiving a facial grooming) A person with a disability or medical condition that prevents the person from wearing a facial covering; however, any establishment may forbid any such person from entering the establishment without wearing a facial covering provided that they offer an appropriate alternate method of accommodation to the person, such as providing curbside service or delivery.  Public health and safety, fire, and other life safety personnel, as their personal protective equipment requirements is governed by their respective agencies While actively engaging in strenuous physical activity or exercise that renders the wearing of a facial covering unsafe, including while in a pool, ocean, or other body of water, provided that social distancing of at least six feet (6') between persons not of the same household is maintained to the maximum extent practicable A person working indoors in an establishment who is the only person in the room; or persons working in an establishment other than a retail, restaurant, or personal services establishment, indoor amusement facility, or gym or fitness center, when there is no other person of a different household within six feet (6').  Click here to read more about the latest guidelines for each type of establishment and amenity. For additional information, visit WestonFL.org/NewWay.

Where to Report Violations You may report violations of any emergency order by businesses or individuals by calling 311 or by calling the Weston BSO Police District Office at 954-389-2010. Concerned About COVID Rule Violations? Click here to view the Broward County COVID-19 Business Complaint Tracker map. Enter "Weston" to search the map for complaints that have been made within our City, or search any city in Broward. All complaints are inspected by BSO Weston. More details will be available on the dashboard soon.

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.