2020-06-25 Mayor Kim's Rule 9 Reopens Public Pools Bars -- press release v2 (2)

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Roy Takemoto Managing Director Harry Kim Mayor Barbara J. Kossow Deputy Managing Director County of Hawai‘i Office of the Mayor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 (808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 June 25, 2020 NEWS RELEASE Mayor Kim Issues Emergency Rule No. 9, Reopens Swimming Pools, Bars Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim issued an Emergency Rule Thursday that reopens public swimming pools and bars, and allows outdoor organized sports in phases. Nightclubs, large indoor and outdoor venues such as concerts and conventions, and road races such as marathons will remain closed. Under the Rule, bars may reopen, with safety requirements identical to restaurants, with some added safety measures: i. Limit groups within the bar to a maximum of ten (10) individuals per group. ii. Ensure groups within the bar maintain at least six (6) feet of separation from other groups. iii. Prohibit groups within the bar from intermingling. iv. Designate areas to separate groups at least six (6) feet apart from each other. (E.g., through ropes or other physical separation for standing areas, or the seating of guests at separate tables, or both). v. Require all employees that interact with the public wear face coverings. vi. Ensure all customers wear face coverings when entering and leaving the bar, but allow customers to remove the face covering while in the bar. Exhibit 2 of the Rule deals with County Parks and Recreational Facilities. New provisions include the opening of more County park and recreational facilities and activities, including swimming pools (beginning July 13), camping (beginning July 13 and August 1), and outdoor organized team sports in phases (beginning June 26 and July 20, respectively). Swimming pools may reopen on or after Monday, July 13, 2020, with modified days/hours of operations and modified rules in effect as established by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Camping is permitted subject to modified rules and these conditions:  The following campsites will be open for use beginning Monday, County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.