Phase 2 rules for reopening
June 17, 2020
The Barry County Commission and the Barry County Health Department as a part of the Barry County Phase 2 Reopening Plan and Governor Parson’s Show-Me Strong Recovery Plan are announcing these rules for the reopening of all businesses in Barry County. The orders and rules are in effect from June 16 through June 30, 2020.
The current Barry County Public Health Emergency Declaration is set to expire on June 30.
“Unless the current situation changes, there is no plan to renew the declaration," Barry County Health Department Administrator, Roger Brock stated.
David Compton, Director of Barry County Office of Emergency Management said the Barry County Disaster Declaration would remain in effect to allow for continued response and recovery from the COVID-19 emergency.
The rules are intended to allow Barry County businesses to return to mostly unrestricted operations.
Businesses will have to continue enhanced hygiene practices by ensuring frequently touched surfaces are cleaned frequently.
This order recommends that individuals and/or businesses maintain physical distancing source control masking requirements in certain circumstances. It is strongly recommended that persons at a higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19, including those greater 65 years of age, those who are immuno-compromised, or have chronic medical conditions, should limit travel and wear a cloth face covering in public.
“Wearing a face covering is intended to protect those around you,” Administrator Brock reminds citizens. “Face
coverings are primarily intended to prevent those who may be infected with COVID-19, but have no symptoms, from spreading the disease to others."
In an effort to protect customers, individuals may request a service provider, who will be within 6 feet of them to wear a cloth face covering during their interaction.
Citizens are encouraged to wear reusable and launderable cloth masks when in public places, cover your cough, practice physical distancing, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and frequently wash their hands.
“These rules represent a move to make prevention of COVID-19 a matter of personal responsibility,” Director Compton said.
County Officials will continue to monitor the situation closely and, as necessary, take additional actions, but each person must be responsible for their part in reducing the risk of additional cases of COVID-19.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is operating a hotline for residents and health care providers to call for information and guidance about COVID-19. The statewide hotline number is 877-435-8411. The hotline is being operated by medical professionals and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Barry County Commission and the Barry County Health Department as a part of the Barry County Phase 2 Reopening Plan and Governor Parson’s Show-Me Strong Recovery Plan are announcing these rules for the reopening of all businesses in Barry County. The orders and rules are in effect from June 16 through June 30, 2020.
The current Barry County Public Health Emergency Declaration is set to expire on June 30.
“Unless the current situation changes, there is no plan to renew the declaration," Barry County Health Department Administrator, Roger Brock stated.
David Compton, Director of Barry County Office of Emergency Management said the Barry County Disaster Declaration would remain in effect to allow for continued response and recovery from the COVID-19 emergency.
The rules are intended to allow Barry County businesses to return to mostly unrestricted operations.
Businesses will have to continue enhanced hygiene practices by ensuring frequently touched surfaces are cleaned frequently.
This order recommends that individuals and/or businesses maintain physical distancing source control masking requirements in certain circumstances. It is strongly recommended that persons at a higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19, including those greater 65 years of age, those who are immuno-compromised, or have chronic medical conditions, should limit travel and wear a cloth face covering in public.
“Wearing a face covering is intended to protect those around you,” Administrator Brock reminds citizens. “Face
coverings are primarily intended to prevent those who may be infected with COVID-19, but have no symptoms, from spreading the disease to others."
In an effort to protect customers, individuals may request a service provider, who will be within 6 feet of them to wear a cloth face covering during their interaction.
Citizens are encouraged to wear reusable and launderable cloth masks when in public places, cover your cough, practice physical distancing, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and frequently wash their hands.
“These rules represent a move to make prevention of COVID-19 a matter of personal responsibility,” Director Compton said.
County Officials will continue to monitor the situation closely and, as necessary, take additional actions, but each person must be responsible for their part in reducing the risk of additional cases of COVID-19.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is operating a hotline for residents and health care providers to call for information and guidance about COVID-19. The statewide hotline number is 877-435-8411. The hotline is being operated by medical professionals and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.