Posted on 03/18/2020 1:22:16 PM PDT by Enlightened1
Orange County bars, breweries and wineries were ordered to close, restaurants were told to offer take-out or delivery only, and people were told not to gather starting Tuesday, March 17, to curb transmission of the coronavirus.
An order Orange County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick issued Tuesday prohibits public and private gatherings of any size – not including families that live together – and lasts through March 31.
It exempts people and businesses performing “essential activities” including emergency responders, health care providers, grocery stores, banks, gas stations and homeless shelters.
“This is not a lockdown,” Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Michelle Steel said in a statement.
“The public health order issued today simply follows existing state directives. The order, according to state guidelines, prohibits public, private, social and work gatherings. Businesses are allowed to open, but must practice social distancing (six-foot separation).”
After a flurry of questions and concerns about the initial order, county officials sent out more information Tuesday evening to explain it does not call for people to “shelter in place,” and that other than the changes for bars and restaurants, businesses can continue to operate while following social distancing protocols. They said people should read the full order, which was being amended for clarity.
The county order allows fines or jail time for those who violate it, but Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said he’s told police chiefs to have officers use their best judgment, asking people to disperse if needed before taking more punitive steps.
“Our first and foremost job is to protect people from the spread of the virus. It is not to arrest good citizens who find themselves in technical violation of the order,”
(Excerpt) Read more at ocregister.com ...
Hmm... the American Revolution was conceived and organized in bars.... a parallel going on here... echos of history...
Quick is quick
Illegals, the homeless and going to the marijuana store still ok...
So they are not serious.
Well maybe just this time. I'm sure that the government is only trying to help...
And when they temporary ..they mean temporary ..you can trust them.
And when they SAY temporary ..they mean temporary ..you can trust them.
I went to my local restaurant this morning and it was open for business in Orange County.
I hope they don’t close restaurants entirely. Thats just going to increase the run on grocery stores.
Amen he knew Washington all to well.
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