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<p>County of San Diego officials are allowing some businesses to reopen as part of a phased plan to allow certain sectors to expand services with some restrictions to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.</p>
<p>As of Tuesday, May 12, retail stores are also allowed to reopen for curbside pickup and delivery only, as well as car washes, pet grooming businesses, landscapers, and outdoor museums and gathering places.</p>
<p>Business offices are also allowed to open but county officials still recommend telework as much as possible.</p>
<p>Any businesses that plan to reopen must complete a County’s “Safe Reopening Plan” worksheet available on the <a href="https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidem…; target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">County’s website</a> and display the worksheet at the entrance to the business. The plan outlines signage and health precautions that businesses must undertake to help protect the public.</p>
<p>The reopenings come after Governor Gavin Newsom released new state guidelines to allow businesses to reopen. The next phase of reopenings is expected to include restaurants.</p>
<p>The latest count of COVID-19 cases in San Diego County stands at 5,161 confirmed cases, 190 deaths, and 84,556 completed tests. The total testing accounts for about 2.5% of the County’s population. 400 COVID-19 patients remain in local hospitals, with 144 of those being in intensive care units.</p>
<p>Despite the announced reopening, the state and county health stay-at-home orders remain in effect. The public is still encouraged to follow the social distancing recommendations and to wear face coverings when entering businesses and when closer than 6 feet from other people that are not household members.</p>
<p>The County also strongly recommended that anyone over 65 years old, people with chronic underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems, or anyone with COVID-19 symptoms remain at home unless they need immediate medical care.</p>
<p>According to the San Diego County Department of Health and Human Services, the following businesses are essential, may open with restrictions, and are still closed, respectively:</p>
<p>ESSENTIAL AND OPEN:</p>
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<li>Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, convenience stores</li>
<li>Restaurants for take-out, delivery or drive-through</li>
<li>Pharmacies</li>
<li>Banks</li>
<li>Laundromats/laundry</li>
<li>Hardware/home improvement stores</li>
<li>Airports and public transportation</li>
<li>Childcare (see below)</li>
</ul>
<p>CAN OPEN WITH CURBSIDE PICKUP ONLY:</p>
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<li>Bookstores</li>
<li>Jewelry stores</li>
<li>Toy stores</li>
<li>Clothing stores</li>
<li>Shoe stores</li>
<li>Home and furnishing stores</li>
<li>Sporting goods stores</li>
<li>Antique stores</li>
<li>Music stores</li>
<li>Florists</li>
</ul>
<p>CAN REOPEN ON MAY 12:</p>
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<li>Office-based businesses (telework is still strongly encouraged)</li>
<li>Car washes</li>
<li>Pet grooming</li>
<li>Landscape gardening</li>
<li>Outdoor museums, open gallery spaces</li>
</ul>
<p>STILL CLOSED:</p>
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<li>Dine-in areas of restaurants</li>
<li>Bars and nightclubs</li>
<li>Gyms and fitness centers</li>
<li>Hair and nail salons</li>
<li>Entertainment venues</li>
<li>Public events and gatherings</li>
</ul>
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