ST. LOUIS COUNTY (KMOX) - St. Louis County says things have been trending in the right direction and there's been "strong compliance" with the latest COVID-19 protocols. It's led to an easing of restrictions at bars and restaurants.
The County will allow businesses, including restaurants and bars, to expand capacity to 50% starting Thursday. As of now, all businesses are limited to 25%.
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“We have been measured and thoughtful in our response to this pandemic and listened closely to our various advisory groups on how to reopen our businesses in a way that is safe to employees and customers,” said County Executive Dr. Sam Page.
The move comes after the curfew for restaurants was relaxed by one hour, to 11 p.m., on Feb. 1.
Also, under the revised public health order, the following guidelines for restaurants and bars remain in place:
• Close by 11 p.m. for indoor and outdoor service. Carry-out and delivery are not subject to the 11 p.m. curfew.
• Provide employees and volunteers working in the businesses’ facility with face masks or supplies to make face coverings.
• Require customers to wear face masks at all times when they are interacting with or being served by a restaurant employee.
• Require customers to remain seated except when going to the restroom.
• Comply with social distancing requirements, disinfection processes and any additional applicable requirements as determined by DPH. These additional requirements are posted on stlcorona.com and relate to general and business-specific operating standards, guidelines and protocols.
• Assist DPH with contact tracing when asked.
• Weather permitting, all restaurants and bars are encouraged to continue to provide outdoor service, carryout and delivery.
Read more at STLCorona.com.
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