| The Governor’s office has issued Executive Order 20-192 requiring restaurant owners and managers to screen employees per CDC Guidelines for Restaurants and Bars. Executive Order 20-192: The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) shall ensure all restaurants implement employee screening protocols pursuant to guidance developed by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Guidelines for Restaurants: Recognize Signs and SymptomsConduct daily health checks (e.g., temperature screening and/or or symptom checking) of staff safely and respectfully, and in accordance with any applicable privacy laws and regulations.Find examples of screening methods in CDC’s General Business FAQs.CDC Communication Resources for RestaurantsDaily Checklist for Managers of Restaurants5 Safety Steps for StaffAssess Your RiskMore print resources from CDC As of August 7, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. on premises consumption of alcohol at bars in Florida remains suspended, per Florida’s DBPR. We will continue to monitor developments to Florida’s COVID-19 guidance for businesses. Pinellas County’s Face Covering Ordinance 20-14 remains in effect and frequently asked questions regarding the ordinance can be found here: https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/face-covering-faq/ Thank you,Pinellas County Economic Development |