Grocery Stores, Restaurants, Pharmacies and Other Essential Businesses Must Enforce Social Distancing
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) issued a new Public Order on Saturday, March 21, 2020, that includes new rules for how businesses are to enforce social distancing. For Essential Businesses not prohibited from operating (grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants that offer carry-out or delivery, etc.), the owner or manager of the business must:
Enforce social distancing measures by requiring members of the public to be separated by at least six (6) feet from others, to the extent feasible. Persons who are family members or household contacts, may stand or move together, but must be separated from others by a distance of at least six (6) feet.
Provide access to hand washing facilities with soap and water or to hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
Post a sign in a conspicuous place at all public entries that instructs members of the public to not enter if they are experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness, including fever or cough.
Adhere to communicable disease control recommendations provided by the Public Health, including guidance for cleaning and disinfecting the site. See guidance posted on the Public Health webpage.
Go to the pharmacy to pick up medications and other healthcare necessities
Go to medical appointments (check with your doctor or provider first)
Go to a restaurant for take-out, delivery or drive-thru
Care or support a friend or family member
Take a walk, ride your bike, hike, jog and be in nature for exercise — just keep at least six feet between you and others in the community.
Walk your pets and take them to the veterinarian if necessary
Help someone to get necessary supplies
YOU SHOULD NOT …
Go to work unless you are providing essential services as defined by the Order
Visit friends and family if there is no urgent need
Maintain less than 6 feet of distance from others when you go out
Visit loved ones in the hospital, nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or other residential care facility
Do You Need a Volunteer?
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance from a volunteer, please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
Call for Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer to help the City assist those in need (including older adults), please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, phone number, email address, and any special skills you may have (language, equipment, certifications, etc.) and preferred volunteer activity (deliver groceries to older adults, make phone calls, etc.).
Do Not Overbuy Food or Supplies
There is no shortage of food or home supplies. As stressed by the California Governor and the White House on March 15, there is no need to stockpile these items.