Despite the pandemic going on for nearly two years now, some are still not willing to work with COVID-19 safety measures.
In Contra Costa County, the Board of Supervisors has had enough.
On Tuesday, Supervisor Karen Mitchoff called for a thorough review of the 13 businesses that are refusing to comply with indoor dining mandates, according to reporting by Bay City News.
"We're done," Mitchoff said during the county health services regular meeting, as reported by the outlet. "At this point, it's time. There are businesses that are complying, and we've got a new variant coming out, and what's to prevent another business that's been complying to say 'Hey, there's nothing being done.'"
The health department received 99 complaints about 80 businesses in the county not adhering to COVID-19 safety rules in November. Of those 80, 13 are still under investigation, according to the outlet.
The department reviews complaints and takes action if the business owners do not come into compliance, such as issuing fines. In October, health officials were forced to shut down the In-N-Out located in Pleasant Hill when the restaurant refused to check for proof of vaccination for indoor dining. Now, the location only offers drive-thru.
While some business owners have claimed that they’ve received threats if they comply with COVID-19 guidelines, Mitchoff has dismissed them.
"No, you're not (going to be attacked)," she said, as reported by the outlet.
"Next week, we want a report of what's going on, where these businesses are in that timeline, and what is being done," she said, according to the outlet. "The public is demanding it."
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