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SC Governor McMaster issues statewide "work or home" order; City of Myrtle Beach issues two new health-related order

SC Governor McMaster issues statewide “work or home” order; City of Myrtle Beach issues two new health-related orders and will close Barc Parcs, tennis courts and Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium….

Governor McMaster this afternoon announced that everyone is required to limit social distancing by traveling only to work or home or for essential activities, effective at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7. The Myrtle Beach City Council was poised to take similar action during a special meeting this afternoon, but was preempted. In response to the governor’s newest order requiring appropriate social distancing, the city also will close the two off-leash Barc Parcs, the tennis courts and Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. Fenced playgrounds already are closed. Play equipment at unfenced playgrounds will be blocked or otherwise secured to prevent use and potential transmission by contact.

Here are portions of Governor McMaster’s latest order:

I hereby order and direct that effective Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., any and all residents and visitors of the State of South Carolina are required to limit social interaction, practice “social distancing” in accordance with CDC guidance, and take every possible precaution to avoid potential exposure to, and to slow the spread of, COVID-19, and shall limit their movements outside of their home, place of residence, or current place of abode (collectively, “Residence”), except as allowed by this Order, for purposes of engaging in Essential Business, Essential Activities, or Critical Infrastructure Operations, as set forth below and as such terms are further defined herein.

For purposes of this Order, Essential Activities shall mean and include as follows:

1. Caring for or visiting a family member in another Residence or transporting or travelling with a family member, provided that such activity is conducted with appropriate consideration of, and adherence to, guidance issued by state and federal public health and safety officials, to include the CDC, with regard to “social distancing.”

2. Obtaining necessary supplies and services for family or household members, such as food and supplies for household consumption and use, medical supplies or medication, supplies and equipment needed to work from home, and products needed to maintain safety, sanitation, and essential maintenance of the home or residence. Preference should be given to online ordering, home delivery, and curbside pick-up and delivery options and services wherever possible as opposed to in-store shopping.

3. Engaging in activities essential for the health and safety of family or household members, such as seeking medical, behavioral health, or emergency services.

4. Caring for pets, provided that such activity is conducted with appropriate consideration of, and adherence to, guidance issued by state and federal public health and safety officials, to include the CDC, with regard to “social distancing.”

5. Engaging in outdoor exercise or recreational activities, provided that a minimum distance of six (6) feet is maintained during such activities between all persons who are not occupants of the same Residence.

6. Attending religious services conducted in churches, synagogues, or other houses of worship.

7. Travelling as required by law, to include attending any court proceedings and transporting children as required by court order or custody agreement. Any individual leaving his or her Residence as authorized herein shall take reasonable steps to maintain six (6) feet of separation from any other person.

Additionally, retail stores that remain open are required to limit the number of customers in the store to no more than five customers per 1,000 sq. ft., or 20% capacity according to the fire marshal, whichever is less. To read the full text of this latest order, visit https://governor.sc.gov/executive-branch/executive-orders.

Myrtle Beach City Manager John Pedersen is issuing two new executive orders, effective at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, regarding home deliveries and public conveyances:

A) Home Deliveries - Employees engaged in any form of delivery service shall be required to wear a mask (or similar protective device) and use hand sanitizer before presenting any item for delivery to any home or business in the City of Myrtle Beach.

B) Public Conveyances

1. If possible, there should be a distance of six feet between the driver of any public conveyance (including busses, taxis, Uber, and Lyft services) and their passengers.

2. If the size of the vehicle cannot accommodate a six-foot separation, then the driver shall instruct the passengers to sit as far away from the driver as possible. In such conveyances, the driver must wear a protective facemask or similar device for the protection of both the driver and the passengers.

3. Any driver handling the luggage or other personal possessions of a passenger should use hand sanitizer before handling the luggage or other personal possessions of a passenger in such public conveyances.

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