Governor Ducey issued an executive order late yesterday with updated requirements for bars, movie theaters, indoor gyms, and fitness clubs beginning at close of business today, Friday March 20. The order requires these establishments be closed to public access until further notice, but restaurants may continue to serve food through pick-up, delivery, and drive-through. “This is a big change for everyone,” shared Jeff Lee, Navajo County Public Health Director, “and the Navajo County Public Health Department is here to support you any way we can. You probably have questions about transitioning your business to pick-up, delivery, and/or drive-through. Give us a call at (928) 414-1482 with questions and let’s work together.” The executive order also mandates that gatherings exceed no more than 10 people and encourage the public to use drive-thru, pick-up or delivery options at restaurants and bars. Any sale of beer, wine and spirituous liquor shall be ins sealed containers. Cafeterias at nursing homes, hospitals and similar facilities, as well as soup kitchens that provide meals to the needy are not subject to these restrictions and may continue normal operations will taking precautions to ensure social distancing and appropriate hygiene.
