STAY HOME - ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES ONLY ORDER
HEALTH ORDER NO. 5

This Order shall become effective at 6:00 pm, on March 23, 2020 and will continue to be in
effect until 6:00 pm. on April 22, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or
amended in writing by me.

My intent is to ensure that the maximum number of people stay at home to slow the
spread of COVID-19. All provisions of this Order shall be interpreted to effectuate this
intent.

In all cases, including the exceptions described herein, individuals must adhere to social
distancing recommendations, that include maintaining at least six-feet social distancing from
other individuals.

In all cases, individuals should adhere to preventive recommendations that include
washing hands with soap and water for at least twenty seconds as frequently as possible or using
hand sanitizer, covering coughs or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not hands), regularly
cleaning high-touch surfaces, not shaking hands, and staying home if you feel ill.

By the authority vested in me by Article Section of the Charter of the City of St.
Louis and by 19 CSR 20-20050 (0) of the Code of State Regulations, I hereby order as follows:

1. Individuals

All individuals living within the City of St. Louis are ordered to remain at home except as
needed for the following activities:

To perform tasks essential to the health and safety of individuals, their family, household
members and pets, such as obtaining medical supplies or medication, visiting a health

care professional, or obtaining supplies necessary to work from home.

To obtain or deliver necessary foods, services or supplies for themselves, household
members or others necessary to maintain safety and sanitation.

Outdoor walking or exercise provided they maintain social distancing of at least six feet
from any other person.

Going to work wherein allowed.

II. Businesses and Governmental Operations

All businesses are allowed to maintain the value of inventory and infrastructure, provide security,
process payroll or employee bene?ts, or facilitate employees working remotely, but are required
to cease all other activities.

The following businesses, not?for-pro?ts, institutions, are exempt from the above requirements:
Healthcare facilities and businesses that produce or provide medical care, supplies or
medicine. This provision does not include ?tness centers or gyms, massage parlors, tattoo

parlors, salons, barbershops, nail salons or similar establishments;

Grocery stores, convenience stores, or other establishments engaged in the retail sale of
food or other household consumer products;

Restaurants and bars, but only for 
Businesses, not-for?pro?ts, or institutions that ship or deliver groceries, food, or goods;

Businesses, not-for-pro?ts, or institutions that provide food, shelter, utilities, social
services, or other necessities;

Food cultivation, including farming, livestock, and ?shing;

Food and beverage wholesaling, storage, warehousing, and distribution businesses;
Newspapers, television, radio and other media;

Gas stations, vehicle-supply, vehicle-repair, and related facilities;

Banks and ?nancial institutions;

Hardware stores;

(1) Businesses, not-for?pro?ts, or institutions providing mailing and shipping services,
including post of?ce boxes;

Laundromats and laundry service providers;

(11) Transportation services including rental, taxis and rideshares;

 Home-based care for seniors, adults, or children;

Facilities and shelters for adults and children;

Long?term care facilities, including hospice;

Hotels and other commercial lodging;

(5) Professional services g. accountants, lawyers, engineers);

Construction;

Childcare facilities providing services to ?rst responders, and all emergency personnel;
Manufacture, distribution, and supply chain for exempt businesses;

Federal, state, and local government; and

(X) Such other exceptions as I may speci?cally designate.

Date: 

Fredrick Echols, MD.
Director of Health Hospitals/Health Commissioner