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Ex. MET-MSY-009 Order Primary source read

City of New Orleans Health Department Guidelines for COVID-19 Reopening Phase Two (July 24, 2020)

Guidelines for COVID-19 Reopening Phase Two (gatherings 25/50; bars closed to on-premises consumption; face coverings at all times)

New Orleans Health Department 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 (Ex. 005)
Issued
2020-07-24 July 24, 2020
Effective
2020-07-25 6:01 a.m. (Public Health Advisory, Ex. 010) (read as 2020-07-25)
End
2020-09-25/26 (Sept. 25, 2020 Phase Two guidelines, Ex. 011, carried the same core rules); Phase 3.1 Oct. 3, 2020 (Ex. 012) (read as 2020-09-25)
In force
July 25, 2020 to Sept. 25, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q3
Limitation types
Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • the public
  • bars and breweries with and without LDH food permits
  • restaurants
  • retail
  • houses of worship
  • all businesses
Functions reached
  • BA bars closed to on-premises consumption
  • GATH 25/50
  • SF 50 percent
  • DR
  • WS 50 percent
  • MASK universal
  • EMP
Collection
New Orleans and Baton Rouge MET-MSY

Operative words

Individuals are prohibited from gathering in groups larger than 25 individuals indoors; Individuals are prohibited from gathering in groups larger than 50 individuals in any single [outdoor space]... 1. All indoor public and private gatherings shall be limited to 25 individuals and outdoor public and private gatherings shall be limited to 50 individuals.... Retail stores with exterior doors shall be allowed to open at 50% of permitted occupancy.... Face coverings are required at all times.... [Bars and breweries with an LDH food permit may operate only] through drive-thru, takeout or curbside pickup.... [Bars and breweries without an LDH food permit may operate only] through drive-thru, takeout or curbside pickup.... Houses of Worship are allowed to open for services at 50% of permitted occupancy

Enforcement

Effect of a temporary emergency order under La. R.S. 29:727 (Ex. 005 ¶ 4); take-out privileges revocable for loitering

Notes

Bars and parties recited as key infection sources among ages 18-29; this is the Phase Two text that governed New Orleans for the whole of Q3 2020 (renewed Sept. 18, 21 and 25).

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