Coronavirus Central Valley: Updates on shelter-in-place orders, response to COVID-19 pandemic

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- As the state of California and the Central Valley continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, some cities are handling their shelter-in-place orders differently.

On May 7, Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out the state's plan for "Phase 2" of California's re-opening of the economy and certain business sectors, including guidelines for retail and manufacturing, which can be viewed here.

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FRESNO

The city of Fresno has extended its shelter-in-place order through May 31 and is requiring residents to wear face masks when out in public.

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City officials have continued to clarify which essential businesses can remain open, and listed out business sectors that are part of the category "authorized businesses," which can begin to re-open under certain guidelines on May 11.

That list of authorized businesses includes auto, truck, boat, motorcycle and RV and mobile home sales, new construction, furniture stores, electronic and camera stores, spa and pool stores, lawn and garden equipment stores, building and remodeling supply stores and auctions.

Businesses that WILL remain open:

Businesses that WILL NOT remain open:

*Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions: (1) Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 10 or fewer ("stable" means that the same 10 or fewer children are in the same group each day); (2) Children shall not change from one group to another; (3) If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other; (4) Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.

**Sales Offices and Model Homes can be open by appointment only. An appointment consists of one sales associate and one family (defined as immediate family who currently lives in the same residence and less than 9 individuals) at a time in the sales office or any model home. Have enough hand sanitizers for the employees and the customers. Disinfect the sales offices and model homes prior to opening each day.

***Schools for purposes of facilitating distance learning or performing essential functions (including but not limited to administration and provision of community meal programs), observing social distancing and hand cleaning.

COALINGA

Coalinga is declaring all businesses in the city 'essential', in defiance of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's emergency 'shelter in place' order.

RELATED: Coalinga declares all its businesses 'essential' in defiance of Gov. Newsom's order

A resolution passed by the city said that all businesses in the city are allowed to stay open and operate 'for the duration of the local and state emergency'.

SELMA

The city of Selma says they are following state guidelines for all businesses.

Curbside ordering and pickup from retailers is now allowed for both essential and non-essential businesses. Customers are not allowed to shop in the stores but can make selections via phone, online, or place orders from parking spaces. Lines and parking lot sales/pickup sites must observe social distancing and businesses are encouraged to review the industry guidelines available at www.covid19.ca.gov/roadmap.

The city is urging residents to respect one another and wear masks when out in public. This is highly encouraged to help stop the spread of coronavirus as symptoms are not always present in affected people.

Barbershops, hairdressers, tattoo parlors, and dine-in restaurant services are to remain closed as they are categorized as high risk for transmission and will not be able to open until Phase Three begins. Areas of the economy requiring state licenses risk the termination of their license due to non-compliance

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