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Ex. MET-MSY-006 Order Primary source read

City of New Orleans Health Department Guidelines for COVID-19 Reopening Phase One: Safest at Home (clarification of May 29, 2020)

Guidelines for COVID-19 Reopening Phase One (Safest at Home)

New Orleans Health Department (Director of Health) under the May 15, 2020 Mayoral Proclamation · City of New Orleans, Louisiana (City)

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Jurisdiction
City of New Orleans, Louisiana · New Orleans and Baton Rouge · Louisiana
Level
City
Authority
La. R.S. 29:727; Mayoral Proclamation of May 15, 2020 ¶¶ 2, 4 (Ex. 005); Home Rule Charter § 4-1202
Issued
2020-05-29 May 29, 2020
Effective
Phase One effective 2020-05-16 6:01 a.m.; this clarified text dated May 29, 2020 (read as 2020-05-16)
End
2020-06-13 (Phase Two guidelines, Ex. 007) (read as 2020-06-13)
In force
May 16, 2020 to June 13, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all businesses and institutions
  • retail, restaurants, houses of worship, gyms, theaters, museums, offices, libraries
  • the public
Functions reached
  • SF retail at 25 percent, mall interiors closed
  • DR dining at 25 percent
  • WS worship 25 percent
  • FC gyms 25 percent
  • PE live entertainment prohibited
  • OF offices 25 percent
  • GATH household only
  • MASK
  • EMP
Collection
New Orleans and Baton Rouge MET-MSY

Operative words

Individuals are prohibited from gathering in groups larger than a household size, even in [outdoor spaces]...; Live entertainment is prohibited in front of an audience in all businesses...; Retail stores with exterior doors shall be allowed to open at 25% of permitted occupancy. Stores within shopping malls with no exterior entrances shall remain closed.... Houses of Worship are allowed to open for services at 25% of permitted occupancy...; Movie Theaters are allowed to open at 25% permitted occupancy or 100 individuals...; Gyms and Fitness Centers will be allowed to open at 25% of permitted occupancy.... Office Buildings and Businesses are allowed to open at 25% of permitted occupancy...; Workers must wear face coverings over their nose and mouth when in the presence of [others]

Enforcement

Effect of a temporary emergency order under La. R.S. 29:727 (Ex. 005 ¶ 4); Reopening for Business Certificate program

Notes

New Orleans stayed in Phase One when the State entered Phase Two on June 5, 2020; the City moved to Phase Two on June 13, 2020.