While non-essential businesses like dine-in restaurants and bars will be closed, essential services like post offices and banks will remain open.
Non-essential businesses that will be closed while a stay at home order is in place include dine-in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues, gyms, fitness studios, convention centers, hair and nail salons.
• Wash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before, during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handling animals or waste.• Avoid touching your hands, nose and mouth. Do not spit in public. • If you develop serious symptoms seek medical care early and contact local health authorities in advance.
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