South Carolina has already begun to reopen beaches, department stores, and flower shops
Monday, clothing stores, furniture stores, department stores, book stores, and florist shops were among those allowed to reopen for business as long as they abided by social distancing guidelines,These guidelines must follow three criteria: Stores can bring in either five customers per 1,000 square feet of retail space or 20% of capacity; customers must stay six feet apart; and stores must carry out sanitation steps according to CDC protocol.
McMaster also allowed beaches to open Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET in accordance with local government orders, where everyone must adhere to social distancing. "We are still in a very serious situation … we must be sure that we continue to be strict and disciplined with our social distancing," McMaster said. "Our goal was to cause the most damage possible to the virus, while doing the least possible damage to our businesses. South Carolina's business is business."Of the 42 states who have issued a statewide lockdown, South Carolina was the last to do so. McMaster implemented the stay-at-home order on April 7, just two weeks ago.
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