HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-23 Hawaii County Mayor Kim Reopens Churches Salons Restaurants on June 1 -- press release
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
May 23, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
Mayor Kim Announces Reopening June 1 of Churches, Salons, Restaurants
Subject to CDC and Other Guidelines
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Expanding on Governor Ige’s 8 Supplementary Proclamation concerning businesses
and establishments that may reopen, Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim on Saturday
issued an Emergency Rule that reopens places of worship, personal services such as
hair salons, and restaurants effective June 1, 2020.
The Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 5 declares that the following medium-risk
operations are subject to all restrictions and social distancing requirements found within
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the 8 Supplementary Proclamation, State Department of Health Reopening Safe
Practices, and CDC guidelines. These operations must follow applicable CDC, industry
and regulatory guidelines related to COVID-19 prior to opening:
1. Places of worship.
Faith Based Worship in accordance with the CDC Interim Guidance for
Administrators and Leaders of Community and Faith Based Organizations
to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 or any
updated CDC guidance.
2. Personal services.
Salons and barber shops must also follow Exhibit I, Rules Relating to
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Safety Guidelines for Barbers and Beauty Operators, 8
Supplementary.
One-on-one services including, but not limited to: tutoring, music
lessons, massage, yoga, Pilates, and personal training.
3. Restaurants.
Including food courts, but not dedicated bars and nightclubs.
In-dining service in accordance with CDC Interim Guidance for
Restaurants and Bars, National Restaurant Association Guidelines,
and any updated CDC guidance.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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This Rule supersedes any conflicting County of Hawai‘i emergency rule provision.
“Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Section §127A-29, any person violating this Rule
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, fined not more than $5,000 or
imprisoned for not more than one year, or both,” Rule 5 states.
To request no cost assistance in providing a safe and healthy business for employees
and customers, contact the COVID Task Force on Education and Prevention at
935-0031.
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.