Stay at Home Order Issued for the State of Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order yesterday instructing the entire state of Florida to “take a pause” for 30 days and stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
DeSantis said the statewide stay-at-home order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Residents will still be allowed to go out to get essential supplies, including food and groceries.
More than 30 other states had already issued such orders, including other large states like California, New York and Illinois.
“We’re going to be in this for another 30 days and that’s just the reality that we find ourselves in,” DeSantis said.
What Does this Mean?
In effect, this order means you need to limit your movement outside the home more than you already have. Only essential services will be allowed to operate and individuals are allowed to participate in “essential activities."
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Miami-Dade County officials created a list of essential services that the order will allow.
The list of services will be available on the Division of Emergency Management’s website and the Florida Department of Health’s website.
All businesses or organizations are encouraged to provide delivery, carry-out or curbside service outside of the business or organization, according to the order.
The order also limits gathering in public spaces. Groups of people greater than 10 are not permitted to congregate in any public space.
According to the order, “essential activities” include:
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Attending religious services conducted in churches, synagogues and houses of worship.
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Participating in recreational activities such as walking, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, running or swimming.
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Taking care of pets.
The order will be effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday and expires on April 30.
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