Governor’s Amended “Safer-At-Home” Order…
Today, Governor Reeves announced that he is extending his “Safer-at-Home” Order until Monday, May 25, 2020 at 8:00 AM with Executive Order 1480 which will be the official source of all details. He asked all Mississippians to continue to take this virus seriously as we still face health risks. He acknowledged that we are now facing serious economic damages and must continue with a phased re-opening.
ALL FROM HIS LAST ORDER REMAINS UNCHANGED except the following changes that will be effective immediately, today, May 8, 2020:
SALONS and BARBER SHOPS (which interpreted by Southaven will also include tattoo parlors) may open with strict hygiene, health screening, and social distancing measures, including requiring only one patron per employee/server at a time; all patrons 6-feet apart; no indoor waiting area; mandatory facial coverings of the mouth and nose by both server and patron as well as gloves by server.
GYMS (which interpreted by Southaven will also include dance/gymnastics/martial arts studios and all other indoor athletic training facilities) may open with an occupancy limitation of 30% capacity and strict hygiene, health screening, and social distancing measures.
TO BE NOTED:
As stated previously, all other remains unchanged which limits all other indoor gatherings to 10 persons or less and outdoor gatherings to 20 persons or less.
I have requested clarification from the Governor’s Office regarding physical, “in-person” church services, but have not received any update and this new order has not changed anything. His initial order, which is still in effect, says:
“Religious entities, including religious and faith-based facilities, entities and groups, and religious gatherings are essential provided that they adhere to the CDC and the Mississippi Department of Health recommendations and guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”
The Mississippi Department of Health continues to state that “in-person” church services are not safe and that social distancing and limiting gatherings to 10 people or less is critical.
It’s my goal to give clarity to our churches and all citizens, but I’ve not been provided with any other details other than this information. I will continue to reach out to the Governor’s Office and provide updates as they are given to me.
As I’ve stated repetitively, our data does not warrant continuing to restrain our economy and lives and I will continue pressing for a broader re-opening and return to full recovery.
You have made tremendous sacrifices and showed your toughness and resilience. We are on the brink of a great recovery! Let’s continue to be smart while we claim our lives back!
It’s time!
With the most concern and respect,
Mayor Darren Musselwhite
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