Ventura County began taking actions to slowly relieve stay-at-home constraints for leisure areas and some services as officials state homeowners have actually been observing those orders amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
The county’s “Stay Well in your home Order” was customized to allow some services to resume operations. Still, authorities state continuing to practice physical distancing is key to keeping those locations open.
Beginning Sunday, services like car dealerships and golf courses can reopen, however some constraints will remain in location. The customized order enables non-public serving services to operate with no more than 10 employees and allows for gatherings of approximately five individuals.
Hikers headed outdoors to Santa Rosa Valley Park over the weekend to take advantage, though parking lots to the parks remain closed. Park restrooms, play areas and tennis courts are likewise still off limits however some beaches were opened.
Dawn Buchanan was among those who flocked to the park. She states it’s been difficult to avoid parks and tracks however understands why the limitations are necessary.
And, she says, it’s not difficult to envision a scenario where people “swarm” public places once the orders are completely raised.
County authorities state they were able to raise the closures due to the fact that individuals have actually been certified however they alert that could change.
” If we start to open things and may the numbers start to go up, and that creates issue … we might have to then tighten up things up once again,” said Ventura County Executive Officer Mike Powers, who told Eyewitness News that the procedure will be progressive and in stages.
As long as everyone connects securely, many locals stated they value the small steps in the ideal instructions by gradually bringing services back online.
Ventura County, which has been hit less difficult compared to neighboring counties, has confirmed 416 COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths.
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