Choice To Reopen California In-Store Shopping Transferred To County Health Departments

A few days ago, we received news on California’s Orange County moving to stage two of the state’s reopening plan.

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Today the California Department of Public Health announced changes to the retail closure policy.

Retail stores are now able to reopen throughout the state if approved by local health authorities, reports the Hollywood Reporter.

Individual counties’ public health departments must approve in order for in-store retail to reopen . Stores in the counties that approve the policy will have to follow the state mandated guidelines. Employees will have to undergo symptom and temperature checks, surfaces in stores will undergo regular sanitizing, and customers and employees will have to maintain a six foot distance.

Temperature Screening in Disney Springs

Dr. Sonia Angell, California’s public health officer and director of the Department of Public Health said “Together, our actions have helped bend the curve and reduce infections in our state. As sectors continue to open with changes that aim to lower risk, remember that COVID-19 is still present in our communities…As more of us may be leaving our homes, keeping physical distance, wearing face coverings in public, and washing your hands frequently are more important than ever to help protect yourself and those around you.”

Which store in Downtown Disney will you visit first on your next trip? Let us know in the comments.