EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR: RENEWAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH STATE OF EMERGENCY WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: On March 14, 2020, due to the impact of on the State of Georgia, I issued Executive Order No. 03.14.20.01, declaring a Public Health State of Emergency in Georgia; and The Georgia General Assembly concurred with Executive Order 03.14.20.01 byjoint resolution on March 16, 2020; and On April 8, 2020, I renewed the Public Health State of Emergency until May 13, 2020 by issuing Executive Order 04.08.2002; and On April 30, 2020, I renewed the Public Health State of Emergency until June 12, 2020 by issuing Executive Order 04.30.2001; and Code Section 38?3?51 vests the Governor with the power to renew any State of Emergency for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days; and There exists a continued need for protecting vulnerable populations, providing comprehensive testing, permitting economic ?exibility with reduced regulations, providing increased hospital capacity, and allowing the state expanded ?exibility for procurement; and In consultation with the Commissioner of Public Health, the Director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, the Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard, and other state health and emergency preparedness of?cials, I have determined the public health emergency created by the Spread of COVID-19 persists in the State, and that it is necessary and appropriate to renew the Public Health State of Emergency for thirty (30) days. Now, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO CODE SECTION 38?3-51, AND THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT Is HEREBY ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: That the Public Health State of Emergency declared by Executive Order 03.14.2001 and renewed by Executive Orders 04.08.20.02 and 04.30.20.01, which is set to expire on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 11:59 P.M., shall be renewed for thirty (30) days. IT IS FURTHER That the Public Health State of Emergency shall terminate on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 11:59 P.M., unless it is renewed by the Governor. IT IS FURTHER That the terms of Executive Orders 03.14.2001, 04.08.2002, and 04.30.20.01 are hereby adopted by reference. IT IS FURTHER That Executive Orders 04.08.2003 and 04.08.20.05 are hereby extended for a period of forty?five (45) days, and shall expire on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 11:59 PM. IT IS FURTHER That if one or more of the provisions contained in this Order shall con?ict with the provisions of any previous Executive Order or Agency Administrative Order, the provisions of this Order shall control. Further, in the event of any con?ict, the provisions of any Quarantine or Isolation Order issued to a specific person by the Department of Public Health shall control. IT IS FURTHER That nothing in this Order shall be construed to suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of firearms or ammunition, or any component thereof. IT IS FURTHER That if one or more of the provisions contained in this Order shall be held to be invalid, in violation of the Georgia Constitution, in violation of Georgia law, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, violation, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of this Order, but, in such case, this Order shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained within the Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: That no provision of this Order shall limit, infringe, suspend, or supplant any rights conferred by or any judicial order, judgment, or decree issued pursuant to the laws or constitution of this State or the laws or constitution of the United States, nor shall any person use any provision this Order as a defense to an action in violation of a judicial order, judgment, or decree by any court created pursuant to the laws or constitution of this State or the laws or constitution of the United States. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: The Office of the Governor may continue to issue guidance on the scope of this Order as needed through communication media, including social media, Without need for further Executive Orders. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: All provisions of this Order shall become effective upon signature. Bin. GOVERNOR This 28th day of May 2020. EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: REVIVING A HEALTHY GEORGIA On March 14, 2020, due to the impact of on the State of Georgia, I issued Executive Order No. 03.14.20.01, declaring a Public Health State of Emergency in Georgia; and The Georgia General Assembly concurred with Executive Order 03.14.2001 by joint resolution on March 16, 2020; and On April 8, 2020, I renewed the Public Health State of Emergency until May 13, 2020 by issuing Executive Order 04.08.2002; and On April 30, 2020, I renewed the Public Health State of Emergency until June 12, 2020 by issuing Executive Order 04.30.2001; and Code Section vests the Governor with the power to perform and exercise such other functions, powers, and duties as may be deemed necessary to promote and secure the safety and protection of the civilian population; and Code Section vests the Governor with the power to suspend any regulatory statute prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business, or the orders, rules, or regulations of any state agency if strict compliance with any statute, order, rule, or regulation would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency or disaster; and Code Sections and 31?124 vests the Department of Public Health with the power to segregate and isolate certain individuals with certain communicable diseases or conditions when said individuals? exposure to the general population is likely to endanger the health of others; and WHEREAS: WHEREAS: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: Corporations that are calling and holding meetings of shareholders pursuant to Code Sections 14?2?701 or 14-2-702 are required to deliver advance notice and meet other legal requirements under the laws of the State of Georgia, as well as the federal securities laws of the United States, in advance of convening such meetings; and In consultation with the Governor?s Coronavirus Task Force and health and emergency preparedness officials, I have determined that the following actions are necessary and appropriate to protect the strength of Georgia?s economy and provide for the health, safety, and welfare of Georgia?s residents and visitors. Now, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AFOREMENTIONED GEORGIA LAW, CODE SECTION 38?3-51, AND THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY I. GENERAL PROVISIONS That unless otherwise noted, the provisions contained in this Order shall be effective from June 1, 2020 at 12:00 A.M. until June 15, 2020 at 11:59 PM. IT IS FURTHER That all residents and visitors of the State of Georgia shall practice Social Distancing as defined herein and refrain from Gathering as defined herein. IT IS FURTHER That all residents and visitors of the State of Georgia are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings as practicable while outside their homes or place of residence, except when eating, drinking, or exercising outdoors. IT IS FURTHER All residents and visitors of the State of Georgia shall practice sanitation in accordance with the guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. IT IS FURTHER That no business, establishment, corporation, non?pro?t corporation, organization, or county or municipal government shall allow Gatherings of persons. This provision shall not apply to Page 2 0f36 ORDERED: cohabitating persons, family units, or roommates residing together in private homes, whether inside or outside of their homes or place of residence. This provision shall also not apply to entities defined as ?Critical Infrastructure.? II. DEFINITIONS IT Is FURTHER That the following de?nitions shall apply to this Order: 1. ?Camper? shall mean any person that attends a Summer Camp as a participant. This provision shall speci?cally exclude those persons who volunteer or work at Summer Camps. 2. ?Critical Infrastructure? shall include all Workers, businesses, establishments, corporations, non-profit corporations, and organizations included in versions 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 of Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 19, 2020, March 28, 2020, and April 17, 2020, respectively. The term ?Critical Infrastructure? shall also include those suppliers which provide essential goods and services to the Critical Infrastructure workforce as well as entities that provide legal services, home hospice, and non- profit corporations or non-profit organizations that offer food distribution or other health or mental health services. 3. ?Essential Services? shall include those activities outlined below: A. 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 services wherever possible as opposed to in?store shopping; Engaging in activities essential for the health and safety of family or household members; Seeking medical, behavioral health, or emergency services; Activities that may preserve the health and welfare of persons within this State; The transport, visitation, and regular care of family members and persons dependent on the services of others, and similar actions that ensure the welfare and ?11.50?? Page 3 of 36 10. 11. 12. best interests of persons in the State of Georgia, speci?cally including the elderly, children, and disabled populations; F. Children obtaining public internet access to fulfill educational obligations; and G. Engaging in outdoor exercise activities so long as Social Distancing is practiced during such activities between all persons who are not occupants of the same household or residence. ?Gathering? shall mean more than twenty?five (25) persons physically present at a Single Location if, to be present, persons are required to stand or be seated within six (6) feet of any other person. Therefore, groups of more than twenty? ?ve (25) people are permitted if their grouping is transitory or incidental, or if their grouping is the result of being spread across more than one Single Location. ?Hand Sanitizer? shall mean any hand antiseptic, hand rub, soap, or agent applied to the hands for the purpose of removing common pathogens. ?Necessary Travel? shall mean such travel as is required to conduct or participate in Essential Services or Critical Infrastructure as defined by this Order. ?Overnight Summer Camp? shall mean a Summer Camp where Campers stay overnight on the Summer Camp premises. This term shall not include those entities commonly referred to as ?day camps.? ?Personal Protective Equipment? shall mean surgical masks, N95 masks, respirators, other facemasks, protective gloves, protective clothing, protective garments, and shoe coverings. ?Restaurants and Dining Rooms? shall mean any entity defined as a ?food service establishment? pursuant to Code Section ?Shelter in Place? shall mean a person is required to remain in their home or place of residence and take every possible precaution to limit social interaction to prevent the spread or infection of to themselves or any other person, subject to the provisions and exceptions of this Order. ?Single Location? shall mean a space where all persons gathered cannot maintain at least six (6) feet of distance between themselves and any other person. ?Social Distancing? shall mean keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home or place of residence. Persons practicing Social Distancing should stay at least six (6) feet from other people, avoid assembling in groups, avoid crowded places, and avoid large crowds. This provision shall not apply to cohabitating persons, family Page 4 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: 13. 14. 15. 16. units, or roommates residing together in private homes, whether inside or outside of their homes or place of residence. ?Summer Camp? shall mean any entity offering organized sessions of supervised recreational, athletic, or instructional activities held between typical school terms. This term shall include those entities commonly referred to as ?day camps.? ?Summer School? shall mean extended school year classes, credit recovery classes, and all other learning classes that are offered by schools or school districts between the 2019?2020 school year and the 2020-2021 school year. of shall mean identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of COVID-19 and shall include at least the following: fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath or dif?culty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; and diarrhea. ?Worker? shall include employees, independent contractors, agents, volunteers, or other representatives of a business, establishment, corporation, non?profit corporation, organization, or other entity. SHELTERING IN PLACE IT IS FURTHER That pursuant to Executive Order 04.30.20.01, this Section, titled ?Sheltering in Place? shall be effective until Friday, June 12, 2020, at 11:59 PM. IT IS FURTHER That all residents and visitors of the State of Georgia who meet the following criteria for higher risk of severe illness as de?ned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are required to Shelter in Place within their homes or places of residence: 1. 2. Those persons who are 65 years of age or older. Those persons who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility, including inpatient hospice, assisted living communities, personal care homes, intermediate care homes, community living arrangements, and community integration homes. Those persons who have chronic lung disease. Those persons who have moderate to severe asthma. Those persons who have severe heart disease. Page 5 of 36 6. Those persons who are immunocompromised. Many conditions can cause a person to be immunocompromised, including cancer treatment, smoking, bone marrow or organ transplantation, immune deficiencies, poorly controlled HIV or AIDS, and prolonged use of corticosteroids and other immune weakening medication. 7. Those persons, of any age, with class or severe obesity. 8. Those persons diagnosed with the following underlying medical conditions: diabetes, liver disease, and persons with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: That persons required to Shelter in Place shall be permitted to engage in the following activities: 1. Conducting or participating in Essential Services; 2. Performing Necessary Travel; 3. Engaging in gainful employment or the performance of, or travel to and from the performance of, minimum necessary activities to maintain the value of a business, establishment, corporation, non?profit corporation, or organization not classified as Critical Infrastructure; or 4. Working in or for Critical Infrastructure and being actively engaged in the performance of, or travel to and from, their respective employment. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: That persons required to Shelter in Place shall not receive visitors, except as follows: 1. Visitors providing medical, behavioral health, or emergency services or medical supplies or medication, including home hospice; 2. Visitors providing support for the person to conduct activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living; 3. Visitors providing necessary supplies and services, such as food and supplies for household consumption and use, supplies and equipment needed to work from home, and products needed to maintain safety, sanitation, and essential maintenance of the home or residence; or 4. Visitors received during end?of?life circumstances. To the extent practicable under the circumstances, Visitors shall maintain a minimum distance of six (6) feet between themselves and all other occupants of the person?s home or residence. Any Visitors visiting for the sole purpose of delivering medication, supplies, or other tangible goods shall, to the extent practicable, deliver such Page 6 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: items in a manner that does not require in?person contact or require the deliverer to enter the person?s home or residence. IT IS FURTHER That the provisions of this Order related to visitors listed in the immediately preceding paragraph shall be strictly enforced upon nursing homes or other long?term care facilities, including inpatient hospice, assisted living communities, personal care homes, intermediate care homes, community living arrangements, and community integration homes. IT IS FURTHER That an exception to any Shelter in Place requirement set forth hereunder applies in the event of an emergency. In such cases, persons are encouraged to leave their homes or residences and Shelter in Place in accordance with the rules included in this Order at a safe alternate location. Persons experiencing homelessness are urged to obtain shelter and contact governmental and other entities for assistance. IV. RESTAURANTS DINING SERVICES IT IS FURTHER That for the purposes of Section IV of this Order, titled ?Restaurants Dining Services,? the term ?Single Location? as used in the definition of ?Gatherings? in Section I of this Order shall mean 300 square feet of public Space. This formula Shall only apply to patrons. Therefore, for restaurants, no more than ten (10) patrons should be allowed in the facility per 300 square feet of public space. In calculating the total number of public Space square feet, such calculation shall include waiting and bar areas as well as patios or any outdoor dining space, if any, but shall not include hallways, restrooms, and spaces closed to patrons. IT IS FURTHER That all Restaurants and Dining Rooms as well as all banquet facilities, private event facilities, and private reception venues where food is served that operate during the effective dates of this Order shall implement measures which mitigate the exposure and spread of among its patrons and workforce. Such measures shall include the following: Page 7 of 36 9? 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Screen and evaluate Workers who exhibit of Require Workers who exhibit of to not report to work or to seek medical attention. Per existing US. Food and Drug Administration Food Code requirements, Workers who are sick should remain home. If a Worker becomes ill or presents of at work, the operator should identify the Worker?s condition during a pre? work screening and send the Worker home. Restaurants shall create, maintain, and follow established policies regarding when Workers who have become ill are permitted to return to work. A Worker with known or suspected must follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to self?isolate for at least ten (10) days after onset of of COVID-19 and end isolation only after of have improved and the Worker has been fever?free and/or free of of for three (3) consecutive days without medication before returning to work; Implement teleworking for all possible Workers; Implement staggered shifts for all possible Workers; Hold all meetings and conferences virtually, whenever possible; Train all Workers on the importance and expectation of increased frequency of handwashing, the use of Hand Sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol, and provide clear instruction to avoid touching hands to face; Require all Workers to wear face coverings at all times. Workers may also wear face shields in addition to their face coverings. Such face coverings and face shields shall be cleaned or replaced daily; . Discourage Workers from using other Workers? phones, desks, offices, or other work tools and equipment; Where possible, stagger workstations to avoid Workers standing adjacent to one another or next to each other. Where six (6) feet of separation is not possible, consider spacing options that include other mitigation efforts with increased frequency of cleaning and sanitizing surfaces; Establish a limit for the maximum number of Workers permitted in Worker breakrooms to reduce contact; Prohibit handshaking and other unnecessary person?to? person contact in the workplace; Enforce Social Distancing of non?cohabitating persons while present on such entity?s leased or owned property; Increase physical space between Workers and patrons; Limit contact between Workers and patrons; Discard all food items that are out of date; Page 8 of 36 16. Discontinue use of salad bars and buffets, unless the salad bar or buffet is being used for cafeteria style service where a Worker is responsible for serving the patron, handling the utensils, and ensuring proper distancing in lines; 17. If providing a ?grab and go? service, stock coolers to no more than minimum levels; 18. Ensure the Food Safety Manager certification of the person in charge is up-to?date and provide food handler training to refresh Workers; 19. Thoroughly detail, clean, and sanitize the entire facility prior to resuming dine?in services and continue to do so regularly, focusing such cleaning and sanitation on high contact areas that would be touched by Workers and/ or patrons; 20.Between diners, clean and sanitize table condiments, digital ordering devices, check presenters, self-service areas, tabletops, and commonly touched areas, and discard single use items; 21. Use rolled silverware and eliminate table presets; 22.Remove items from self-service drink, condiment, utensil, and tableware stations and have Workers provide such items to patrons directly wherever practicable; 23.The use of disposable paper menus is strongly encouraged, which should be discarded after each patron use. Otherwise, businesses subject to this Section shall clean and sanitize reusable menus between each use by a patron. Non?touch menus are also acceptable for use; 24.Clean and sanitize restrooms regularly, check restrooms based on the frequency of use, and always ensure adequate supply of soap and paper towels; 25.1mplement procedures to increase cleaning and sanitizing frequency of surfaces in the back?of?house. Avoid all food contact surfaces when using disinfectants; 26.Verify that ware?washing machines are operating at the required wash and rinse temperatures and with the appropriate detergents and sanitizers; 27. Update ?oor plans for common dining areas, redesigning seating arrangements to ensure at least six (6) feet of separation from seating to seating. Utilize physical barriers on booth seating when available to ensure Social Distancing; 28. Limit party size at tables to no more than ten 29.Where practical, consider a reservations?only business model or call?ahead seating; 30. Remind third?party delivery drivers and any suppliers of your internal distancing requirements; 31. Post signage on entrances that no one with of COVID-19 is permitted in the facility; Page 9 of36 ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: 32.Where practicable, physical barriers such as partitions or Plexiglas at registers should be used; 33. Use technological solutions where possible to reduce person? to?person interaction: mobile ordering, mobile access to menus to plan, text on arrival for seating, and contactless payment options; 34.Provide Hand Sanitizer for use by patrons, including contactless hand sanitizing stations when available; 35. Do not allow patrons to congregate in waiting areas or bar areas. Design a process to ensure patron separation while waiting to be seated that can include ?oor markings, outdoor distancing, or waiting in cars; 36.If possible, use an exit from the facility separate from the entrance; 37. Mark ingress egress to and from restrooms to establish paths that mitigate proximity for patrons and Workers; 38.Where practicable, take?out and curbside pick?up services should be prioritized over dine?in services; and 39.All restaurant or dining room playgrounds shall be closed. IT IS FURTHER That none of the provisions of Section IV of this Order, titled ?Restaurants Dining Services,? shall apply to the operation of dine- in services in hospitals, health care facilities, nursing homes, or other long-term care facilities, but such facilities should implement measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if possible. IT IS FURTHER That the routine inspection timelines under Georgia Administrative Rule may be extended by the Georgia Department of Public Health by one hundred and twenty (120) days for any permit holder of a food service establishment maintaining an food safety grade for any such food service establishment which was scheduled to have a routine inspection at any time between March 14, 2020 and September 10, 2020. IT IS FURTHER To the extent that the provisions of Section IV of this Order, titled ?Restaurants Dining Services,? con?ict with the provisions of Section of this Order, titled ?Industry Commerce,? the provisions of Section IV shall control. V. INDUSTRY. COMMERCE. ORGANIZATIONS, NON-PROFITS Page 10 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: IT IS FURTHER That the Georgia Department of Economic Development is authorized to issue guidance to any business, corporation, organization, or industry trade group regarding its status as Critical Infrastructure. This guidance shall not require a finding of fact but shall be in writing and shall be considered a final agency action for the purpose of proceedings under Code Section 50?13?19. IT IS FURTHER Critical Infrastructure that continue in?person operation during the effective dates of this Order shall implement measures which mitigate the exposure and spread of Such measures may include, but shall not be limited to the following, which shall be implemented to the maximum extent practicable: 1. Screening and evaluating Workers who exhibit of 2. Requiring Workers who exhibit of to not report to work or to seek medical attention; Enhancing sanitation of the workplace as appropriate; Disinfecting common surfaces regularly; Requiring handwashing or sanitation by Workers at appropriate places within the business location; Prohibiting Gatherings of Workers during working hours; Permitting Workers to take breaks and lunch outside, in their office or personal workspace, or in such other areas where proper Social Distancing is attainable; Implementing teleworking for all possible Workers; 9. Implementing staggered shifts for all possible Workers; 10. Holding all meetings and conferences virtually, whenever possible; 11. Delivering intangible services remotely, whenever possible; 12. Discouraging Workers from using other Workers? phones, desks, offices, or other work tools and equipment; 13. Prohibiting handshaking and other unnecessary person?to? person contact in the workplace; 14. If in use, open sales registers must be at least six (6) feet apart; 15. Point of sale equipment, including PIN entry devices and signature pads, should be frequently cleaned and sanitized; and 16. Placing notices that encourage hand hygiene at the entrance to the workplace and in other workplace areas where they are likely to be seen. 91:59? 9? IT IS FURTHER Page 11 of 36 ORDERED: That all businesses, establishments, corporations, non?profit corporations, or organizations that are not Critical Infrastructure that continue in?person operations during the effective dates of this Order shall implement measures which mitigate the exposure and spread of among its workforce. Such measures shall include the following: 1. 2. 9? 90s 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Screening and evaluating Workers who exhibit of Posting a sign on the front of the facility stating that individuals who have of shall not enter the store; Requiring Workers who exhibit of to not report to work or to seek medical attention; Enhancing sanitation as appropriate; Disinfecting common surfaces regularly; Requiring handwashing or sanitation at appropriate places within the location; Prohibiting Gatherings during hours of operation; Permitting Workers to take breaks and meals outside, in their office or personal workspace, or in such other areas where proper Social Distancing is attainable; Implementing teleworking as practicable; Implementing staggered shifts as practicable; Holding all meetings and conferences virtually as practicable; Delivering intangible services remotely as practicable; Discouraging use of other Worker?s phones, desks, of?ces, or other tools and equipment; Prohibiting handshaking and unnecessary person?to?person contact; Placing notices that encourage hand hygiene at the entrance to the facility and in other areas where they are likely to be seen; Enforcing Social Distancing of non-cohabitating persons while present on such entity?s leased or owned property; For retailers and service providers, providing for alternative points of sale outside of buildings, including curbside pick?up or delivery of products and/ or services if an alternative point of sale is permitted under Georgia law; For retailers and service providers, open sales registers must be at least six (6) feet apart; Point of sale equipment, including PIN entry devices and signature pads, should be frequently cleaned and sanitized; 20.1ncreasing physical space between Workers and patrons; and 21. If the entity engages volunteers or has members of the public participate in activities, prohibiting volunteering or participation in activities for persons diagnosed with Page 12 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: 19, having exhibited of or having had contact with a person that has or is suspected to have COVID- 19 within the past fourteen (14) days. IT IS FURTHER That Critical Infrastructure and all other businesses, establishments, corporations, non?profit corporations, or organizations that continue in-person operation during the effective dates of this Order should implement the following measures if practicable: 1. Providing Personal Protective Equipment as available and appropriate to the function and location of the Worker within the business location; 2. Providing disinfectant and sanitation products for Workers to clean their workspace, equipment, and tools; and 3. Increasing physical space between Workers? worksites to at least six (6) feet. IT IS FURTHER That all live performance venues shall not engage in in?person operations and shall remain closed to the public while this Order is in effect. IT IS FURTHER That all retail businesses, including Food Establishments (such as retail and wholesale grocery stores), as defined by Ga. Comp. R. Regs. r. 40?7?1?.02 but not to include food processing plants or wholesale sandwich and salad manufacturers, shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of as practicable. Such measures shall include: 1. Limiting the number of patrons inside the store to 50% of fire capacity occupancy of the entire store or eight (8) patrons per 1,000 square feet; Encouraging patrons to use Hand Sanitizer upon entering; Encouraging non-cash payments when possible; Sanitizing entrance and exit doors at least three times per day; Encouraging Workers to report any safety and health concerns to the employer; and Installing protective screens or other mitigation measures where patron?Worker interactions are likely. 9? W-PCPP IT IS FURTHER That in addition to the applicable requirements above, Food Establishments (such as retail and wholesale grocery stores), as Page 13 of 36 de?ned by Ga. Comp. R. Regs. r. but not to include food processing plants or wholesale sandwich and salad manufacturers, shall implement additional measures to those listed above as practicable. Such measures may include, but shall not be limited to the following, which shall be implemented to the maximum extent practicable: 1. 2. 3. 10. 11. 12. 13. Scheduling specific hours of operation for vulnerable populations to shop; Reducing store hours to allow for increased cleaning and sanitation while the store is closed; Enacting policies and procedures to encourage Social Distancing for patrons and Workers. Measures may include: a. Protective Plexiglass screens at service counters and at cash registers; b. Decals on the ?oor or aisles with messaging on Social Distancing; c. Signs throughout the store giving visuals on Social Distancing; d. Limited occupancy if store becomes too crowded; and e. Use of one?way aisles; Providing Personal Protective Equipment as available and appropriate to the function and location of the Worker within the business location; Encouraging patrons to wear face coverings; Utilizing in-store messaging to educate and remind patrons and Workers on recommended hygiene and Social Distancing; Discontinuing sampling or cooking stations; Closing self-serve salad bars and buffets; Adding additional Workers to specifically oversee increased sanitation of grocery carts, and other high-touch areas such as door handles, point of sales equipment, conveyor belts, and other surfaces; Checking restrooms regularly, cleaning and sanitizing based on frequency of use, and always ensuring adequate supply of soap and paper towels; Allowing time for frequent handwashing for Workers, including cashiers, that interact directly with patrons; Increasing or add hand sanitizing stations around stores for patrons and Workers; and Procuring options with third-party cleaning companies to assist with the increased cleaning demands as needed. IT IS FURTHER Page 14 of 36 ORDERED: That in addition to the applicable requirements above, and fitness centers shall implement additional measures to prevent the Spread of as practicable. Such measures shall include: 1. 9?9? 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Placing signage at any entrance to instruct patrons that they cannot enter if they have been diagnosed with had of or had contact with a person that has or is suspected to have Placing signage at any entrance and throughout the facility to instruct patrons of the enhanced sanitation procedures, Social Distancing requirements, and other instructions and limitations, as applicable, set forth below; If Workers are present at the or fitness center, screening patrons at the entrance and prohibiting entrance for patrons exhibiting of Limiting occupancy to enforce Social Distancing requirements and to prohibit Gatherings; Utilizing contactless forms of patron check-in; Providing Hand Sanitizer stations as available for patrons; Providing antibacterial sanitation wipes as available at or near each piece of equipment and requiring users to wipe down the equipment before and after use; Requiring Workers, if any, to patrol patron areas to enforce the equipment wipe?down policy and conduct additional cleanings during times when equipment is not being used; Limiting use of cardio machines to every other machine or distancing machines to maintain acceptable Social Distancing between users; Enforcing Social Distancing and prohibiting congregating between non?cohabitating patrons, especially in pools, group fitness classes, and areas where group sports regularly occur; Encouraging patrons to conduct their workout and exit the facility without unnecessary delay; Complying with the regulations for ?Childcare Facilities? included in Section VII of this Order titled ?Children? if childcare services are provided; Closing the following facilities and equipment within a or fitness center: hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms; Requiring patrons to spray showers with a provided cleaning spray after use; In addition to the regular cleaning schedule, cleaning and sanitizing high touch surfaces, bathrooms, and locker rooms regularly throughout hours of operation; Prohibiting patrons from sharing equipment without cleaning and sanitizing between uses; Practicing Social Distancing between trainers and patrons as practicable; Page 15 of 36 ORDERED: 18. 19. Requiring no less than ten (10) feet of distance between patrons participating in group fitness classes; and Requiring rooms and equipment used for group fitness classes to be disinfected between classes. IT IS FURTHER That in addition to the applicable requirements above, body art studios permitted pursuant to Code Section 31?40?2, businesses registered pursuant to Code Sections 43?10?11 and 43?10-18, estheticians as de?ned by Code Section hair designers as defined by Code Section persons licensed to practice massage therapy pursuant to Code Section and tanning facilities as defined by Code Section shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of as practicable. Such measures shall include: 1. 2. 3. 10. 11. Providing services by appointment only. Walk?in patrons should not be allowed; Patrons should be required to sanitize their hands upon entering the facility and before any treatment; Providing Hand Sanitizer or sanitization wipes to patrons upon arrival; Posting signs at the entrance and at eye?level at each workstation stating that any patron who has of must reschedule their appointment; Allowing only one patron per service provider in the business at any one time; Allowing one parent to be within a facility if their minor child is receiving a haircut; Requiring patrons to wait in their vehicle or outside the establishment until the service provider is ready, or patrons may wait in a waiting area inside the facility provided that all seating within the waiting area is spaced so that no waiting patron is seated within six (6) feet of any other person and all waiting patrons are required to wear face coverings; Staggering use of every?other workstation or spacing workstations more than ten (10) feet apart, whichever option is practicable given the facility?s configuration; Staggering work schedules so that no more than 50% of the normal number of Workers providing services will be in the business at a time; Requiring all Workers to wear Personal Protective Equipment as available and appropriate to the function and location of the Worker within the business location; Sanitizing all equipment, chairs, and tables used by Workers and patrons between each client visit; Page 16 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: 12. Utilizing disposable materials and supplies as much as practicable according to state rules and regulations; and 13. Training all Workers on additional measures both verbally and in writing. IT IS FURTHER That in addition to the applicable requirements above, indoor movie theaters and cinemas choosing to operate during the effective dates of this Order shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of Such measures shall include: 1. 7. 8. Each party of patrons must be seated at least six (6) feet apart. No party seated together may number more than ten (10) individuals; At least one usher must be used in each theater room before and at some point during each showing to ensure that proper Social Distancing protocol is enforced; Seats, armrests, handrails, doors, doorknobs, and door handles in each theater must be thoroughly sanitized before and after each showing; Tape must be applied to floors at ticket counters and concession stands to enforce proper Social Distancing protocol for patrons who are waiting in line; Restrooms must be cleaned and disinfected regularly, and touchpoints must be cleaned and sanitized no less than once per hour; Food service areas must adhere to the same guidelines set forth in Section IV, titled ?Restaurants Dining Services?, above; Party rooms located at theaters may not host parties or Gatherings; and Playgrounds, if any, must be closed. IT IS FURTHER That in addition to the applicable requirements above, bowling alleys choosing to operate during the effective dates of this Order shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of Such measures shall include: 1. Placing signage at entrance and throughout the facility to instruct patrons of Social Distancing requirements and other instructions and limitations, as applicable; Providing Hand Sanitizer stations for patrons throughout the facility; Food service areas must adhere to the same guidelines set forth in Section IV, titled ?Restaurants 81 Dining Services?, above; Page 17 of 36 ORDERED: 9. 10. 11. Tape must be applied to floors at ticket counters and rental stations to enforce proper Social Distancing protocol for patrons who are waiting in line; Removing items from all self?service bowling ball, bowling shoe, and other bowling accessory stations and having Workers provide such items to patrons directly; Limiting the number of patrons per lane to groups of ten (10) or less; Staggering use of lanes so that only every other lane or every third lane is in use to maintain proper Social Distancing between groups of patrons. Each party of patrons must be seated at least six (6) feet apart; Score keeping machines, ball returns, tables, seats, and other fixtures at each bowling lane must be thoroughly sanitized before and after each use; Bowling balls and bowling shoes must be thoroughly sanitized before and after each use; Party rooms located at bowling alleys may not host parties or Gatherings; and Closing playgrounds, if any. IT IS FURTHER That in addition to the applicable requirements above for non- Critical Infrastructure, businesses which possess a license to operate as or otherwise meet the definition of ?bar? as de?ned by Code Section shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of as practicable. Such measures shall include: 1. 2. Screening and evaluating Workers who exhibit of Requiring Workers who exhibit of to not report to work or to seek medical attention. Per existing US. Food and Drug Administration Food Code requirements, Workers who are sick should remain home. If a Worker becomes ill or presents of COVID-19, the operator should identify the Worker?s condition during a pre?work screening and send the Worker home. Bars shall create, maintain, and follow established policies regarding when Workers who have become ill are permitted to return to work. A Worker with known or suspected must follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to self? isolate for at least ten (10) days after onset of of and end isolation only after of COVID- 19 have improved and the Worker has been free of of for three (3) consecutive days without medication before returning to work; Page 18 of 36 991-? 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Limiting the number of total persons inside the bar to twenty- five (25) persons or thirty?five percent of total listed fire capacity occupancy of the entire bar, whichever is greater; Implementing teleworking for all possible Workers; Implementing staggered shifts for all possible Workers; Holding all meetings and conferences virtually, whenever possible; Training all Workers on the importance and expectation of increased frequency of handwashing, the use of Hand Sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol, and provide clear instruction to avoid touching hands to face; Requiring all Workers to wear face coverings at all times. Workers may also wear face shields in addition to their face coverings. Such face coverings and face shields shall be cleaned or replaced daily; Discouraging Workers from using other Workers? phones, workstations, or other work tools and equipment; Where possible, staggering workstations to avoid Workers standing adjacent to one another or next to each other. Where six (6) feet of separation is not possible, consider spacing options that include other mitigation efforts with increased frequency of cleaning and sanitizing surfaces; Establishing a limit for the maximum number of Workers permitted in Worker breakrooms to reduce contact; Prohibiting handshaking and other unnecessary person-to? person contact in the workplace; Enforcing Social Distancing of non?cohabitating persons while present on such entity?s leased or owned property; Increasing physical space between Workers and patrons; Limiting contact between Workers and patrons; Thoroughly detailing, cleaning, and sanitizing the entire facility prior to reopening and continue to do so regularly, focusing such cleaning and sanitation on high contact areas that would be touched by Workers and/ or patrons; Between patrons, cleaning and sanitizing tables, digital ordering devices, check presenters, self-service areas, tabletops, and commonly touched areas, and discarding single use items; Removing any self-service items and have Workers provide such items to patrons directly wherever practicable; Requiring the use of disposable paper menus, if applicable, and discarding such menus after each patron use. Non-touch menus are also acceptable for use; 20.Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms regularly, checking restrooms based on the frequency of use, and always ensuring adequate supply of soap and paper towels; Page 19 of 36 21. Implementing procedures to increase cleaning and sanitizing frequency of surfaces; 22.Verifying that ware-washing machines are operating at the required wash and rinse temperatures and with the appropriate detergents and sanitizers; 23. Establishing seating areas for patrons to discourage loitering at the bar or in commonly traf?cked areas; 24. Providing service only to seated patrons, or, if not applicable, to patrons in designated areas that are practicing Social Distancing; 25. Updating floor plans for common service areas, redesigning seating arrangements to ensure at least six (6) feet of separation from seating to seating. Utilizing physical barriers on booth seating when available to ensure Social Distancing; 26. Limiting party size at tables to no more than six (6) patrons; 27. Where practical, considering a reservations-only business model or call?ahead seating; 28.Posting signage on entrances that no one with of is permitted in the facility; 29.Where practicable, physical barriers such as partitions or Plexiglas at registers should be used; 3o.Using technological solutions where possible to reduce person?to?person interaction: mobile ordering, mobile access to menus to plan, text on arrival for seating, and contactless payment options; 31. Providing Hand Sanitizer for use by patrons, including contactless hand sanitizing stations when available; 32. Preventing patrons from congregating; designing a process to ensure patron separation that can include ?oor markings or outdoor distancing; 33. If possible, using an exit from the facility separate from the entrance; 34.Marking ingress/egress to and from restrooms to establish paths that mitigate proximity for patrons and Workers; 35. Preventing activities that enable close human contact; 36.Establishing pathways for patrons? ingress and egress and ensuring that they are clear and unobstructed; 37. Setting up hand sanitizing stations at every entrance to the establishment and encouraging patrons to use Hand Sanitizer upon entering; 38.Requiring Workers to wash or sanitize their hands upon entering the establishment, and between interactions with patrons; and 39. Sanitizing the bar at least twice daily before opening and after closing. IT IS FURTHER Page 20 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: That professional sports teams and professional sports organizations that engage in practices or other in?person operations during the effective dates of this Order shall operate solely pursuant to the rules or guidelines that have been promulgated or approved by the respective professional league of the sport. All amateur sports teams and amateur sports organizations that continue in?person operation during the effective dates of this Order shall adhere to the guidelines for non?Critical Infrastructure organizations listed above. Any previous executive order or departmental rule which would prevent professional sports teams, professional sports organizations, amateur sports teams, and amateur sports organizations from operating or operating in a manner inconsistent with the above requirements is hereby suspended. IT IS FURTHER That operators of amusement rides as defined by Code Section 25?15?51, traveling carnivals, water parks, circuses, and other temporary amusement rides shall not begin operation until June 12, 2020. IT IS FURTHER That in addition to the applicable requirements above for non- Critical Infrastructure, operators of amusement rides as defined by Code Section 25?15?51, traveling carnivals, water parks, circuses, and other temporary amusement rides operating during the effective dates of this Order shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of Such measures shall include: 1. Enforcing social distancing at all times; 2. Increasing physical space between Workers and patrons; 3. Limiting contact between Workers and patrons; 4. Providing online training programs for workers instructing them on how to stay safe and keep patrons safe; Providing workers with Personal Protective Equipment, as appropriate; 6. Requiring Workers to wear face coverings at all times; 7. Other than at water parks, encouraging patrons to wear face coverings at all times when they are not experiencing a ride or an attraction; 8. Utilizing touch-free or contactless payment options when possible; 9. Limiting occupancy on the premises to allow for patrons to abide by the Gathering ban at all times; Page 21 of36 10. Prohibiting parties from entering when at least one patron in the party is exhibiting of 11. Communicating new operational procedures to guests prior to arrival, on the attraction?s website, and through social media to establish expectations and instill confidence, including: i. Identifying of ii. Notifying patrons that if anyone in their party is experiencing of the entire party will be denied entry; Directives on wearing masks face coverings for employees and guests; iv. Social Distancing guidelines; Capacity limits that facilitate Social Distancing; v1. Enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols; vii. Use of temperature checks thermal scanning cameras; and Procedures for isolating and seeking medical assistance for a patron or worker who may become ill on the premises. 12. Establishing uniform entrances where patrons are screened; 13. Prohibiting entrance of patrons exhibiting of 14. Placing signage at any entrance to instruct patrons that they cannot enter if they have been diagnosed with had of or had contact with a person that has or is suspected to have within the past fourteen (14) days; 15. Implementing processes to perform contactless security checks, as appropriate; 16. Reducing face-to?face purchase transactions when possible; 17. Removing any self?service items and have Workers provide such items to patrons directly wherever practicable; 18. Placing acrylic or other types of barriers or screens in areas where there is frequent patron-Worker contact; 19. Placing signs that remind patrons to adhere to the guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent the spread of 2o. Requiring Workers to monitor queues and enforce Social Distancing and prevent Gatherings; 21. Encouraging the use of Hand Sanitizer by patrons at the entrance of the premises and the entrance to all ride or attraction queues; 22.Cleaning or sanitizing the contact surfaces on any ride or attraction after each patron?s use; 23.Reducing the number of patrons per ride or attraction in the following manner: Page 22 of 36 i. For open-air rides where patrons are arranged in rows, such as roller coasters, log ?umes, train rides, and similar types of rides and attractions, only allowing cohabitating persons to be seated on the same row and only seating every other row; ii. For open?air rides where patrons are arranged in groups, such as free-fall rides, rafting rides, and other similar types of rides and attractions, seating cohabitating persons adjacent to each other and providing at least six (6) feet between non- cohabitating groups or patrons; For open-air rides where patrons are seated in cars, such as bumper cars, sky lifts, classic Ferris wheels, swing rides, and similar types of rides and attractions, only allowing cohabitating persons to be seated together in each car; iv. For open?air rides where patrons are seated in an interspersed manner, such as carousels and similar types of rides and attractions, seating patrons so that there is at least siX (6) feet between non?cohabitating patrons; V. For closed car rides, such as monorails, gondola?style Ferris wheels, and similar types of rides and attractions, only allowing cohabitating persons to be seated together in each car or unit; and vi. For self?guided rides where enforcing Social Distancing is not practicable and there are surfaces subject to multiple contacts, such as fun houses, ball pits, jump?arounds, haunted houses, and similar types of rides and attractions, closing such rides or attractions unless Social Distancing can be enforced and the ride or attraction can be sanitized between groups of participants. 24.Reconfiguring queues so that patrons must adhere to Social Distancing while waiting on a ride or attraction; 25.Closing live performance venues, if any, and other rides or attractions where Social Distancing cannot be effectively managed; 26.Recognizing that it may not be possible to open some attractions if Social Distancing and sanitation protocols cannot be implemented; 27. Reconfiguring locker arrangements or availability to allow for Social Distancing; 28. Sanitizing lockers between each use; 29.Reconfiguring seating and lounge areas to allow for Social Distancing; 30. Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms regularly, checking Page 23 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: restrooms based on the frequency of use, and ensuring adequate supply of soap and paper towels at all times; 31. Implementing procedures to increase cleaning and sanitizing frequency of surfaces; 32.Food service areas must adhere to the same guidelines set forth in Section IV of this Order, titled "Restaurants 8: Dining Services and 33. Water parks and water amusement rides shall implement the following additional measures: i. Ensuring pool water is treated in accordance with Georgia Department of Public Health and applicable county pool ordinance or Boards of Health regulations; ii. Utilizing a timed or controlled entry system to limit patron distancing in pools to allow for Social Distancing and have Workers regularly monitor capacity; Not opening wave pools and other rides or attractions where Social Distancing cannot be effectively managed; and iv. Following applicable guidance from the Georgia Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on managing public swimming pools. IT IS FURTHER That in instances where persons are working outdoors without regular contact with other persons, such as delivery services, contractors, landscape businesses, and agricultural industry services, such persons shall only be required to practice Social Distancing and implement sanitation processes in accordance with the guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. VI. HEALTHCARE IT IS FURTHER That any person, service, or entity delivering healthcare during the effective dates of this Order shall adhere to the guidelines listed in Section for Critical Infrastructure in addition to the guidelines listed in this Section. IT IS FURTHER Page 24 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: That in addition to compliance with the guidelines for Critical Infrastructure, dental practices and clinics that continue in?person operation during the effective dates of this Order shall adhere to the American Dental Association?s Interim Guidance for Minimizing Risk of COVID-19 Transmission and Interim Mask and Face Shield Guidelines. Any previous Executive Order or rule which would prevent dental practices and clinics from providing the full scope of their services subject to the above requirements is hereby suspended. IT IS FURTHER That in addition to compliance with the guidelines for Critical Infrastructure, licensed optometrists and their Workers that continue in?person operation during the effective dates of this Order shall adhere to the American Optometric Association?s Practice Reactivation Preparedness Guide and the Georgia Optometric Association?s COVID-19 guidelines for practices issued March 17, 2020 and updated April 20, 2020. Any previous Executive Order or rule which would prevent optometrists from providing the full scope of their services subject to the above requirements is hereby suspended. IT IS FURTHER That in addition to compliance with the guidelines for Critical Infrastructure, licensed opticians and their Workers that continue in-person operation during the effective dates of this Order shall adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?s Recommendations for Office Disinfection and Recommendations for Employers. Any previous Executive Order or rule which would prevent opticians from providing the full scope of their services subject to the above requirements is hereby suspended. IT IS FURTHER That in addition to compliance with the guidelines for Critical Infrastructure, Ambulatory Surgical Centers that continue in?person operation during the effective dates of this Order shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of as practicable. Such measures may include, but shall not be limited to the following, which shall be implemented to the maximum extent practicable: 1. Screening patients before visits and monitoring their health prior to starting surgery as part of the pre?operative procedure; 2. Requiring Workers to self-monitor and screen for of daily; Page 25 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: 3. Continuing to use Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for all procedures; 4. Following waiting room spacing guidelines, Social Distancing, face masking, and other recommended procedures for patients and visitors prior to entering the facility; 5. Ensuring heightened disinfection to prevent and mitigate risk of spread; 6. Ensuring patients have been medically cleared by their primary care physician where applicable; 7. Balancing the needs of patient care with the risk of providing that care by prioritizing procedures for patients who have co? morbidities and surgical risks and procedures accompanied by lower risk regarding airborne transmission and those with minimal risk of unintended hospital admissions; 8. Performing regular rapid COVID-19 testing on providers and Workers where feasible; and 9. Performing testing on patients suspected to be experiencing and factoring the results of such testing into clinical decisions as to whether to proceed with procedures. IT IS FURTHER Any previous Executive Order or rule which would prevent Ambulatory Surgical Centers from providing the full scope of their services subject to the above requirements is hereby suspended. IT IS FURTHER That to the extent possible, hospitals, health care institutions, medical facilities, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities should offer in?room dining. VII. EDUCATION CHILDREN IT IS FURTHER That nothing in this Order shall prevent any school, technical school, college, or university from requiring faculty and Workers to attend meetings or other necessary activities at a school or facility for the purpose of supporting distance learning, research, administration, maintenance, or preparation for the 2020?2021 school year. IT IS FURTHER Page 26 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: That because of the limited resources of school districts in this state, schools and school districts offering Summer School shall not be required to comply with the ban on Gatherings, but during the effective dates of this Order, such schools and school districts shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of among Summer School students. Such measures may include: 1. Screening and evaluating Workers and students who exhibit of 2. Requiring Workers and students who exhibit of to not report to school and to seek medical attention; 3. Enhancing sanitation of the school as appropriate; 4. Disinfecting common surfaces regularly; 5. Encouraging handwashing or sanitation by Workers and students at appropriate places within the school; 6. Prohibiting Gatherings of students on the school premises outside of instructional times; 7. Permitting students to take breaks and lunch outside, in their personal workspace, or in such other areas where proper Social Distancing is attainable; 8. Holding all meetings and conferences virtually, whenever possible; 9. Discouraging students from using other students? phones, desks, offices, or other work tools and equipment; 10. Prohibiting handshaking and other unnecessary person?to? person contact; and 11. Placing notices that encourage hand hygiene at the entrance to the school and in other areas where they are likely to be seen. IT IS FURTHER That all Child Care Learning Centers and Family Child Learning Homes under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (hereinafter, ?Childcare Facilities?) shall maintain Worker-Child Ratios set forth by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. IT IS FURTHER That all Childcare Facilities shall cease transporting children for any purpose other than transporting children between their place of residence and the Childcare Facility. To the greatest extent possible, all permissible transports shall be conducted in such a way that maintains Social Distancing. Page 27 of 36 ORDERED: IT IS FURTHER That in addition to the requirements for businesses, establishments, corporations, non?profit corporations, or organizations that are not Critical Infrastructure set forth in Section above and the standard hygiene, sanitation, and disinfection licensing rules promulgated by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, all Childcare Facilities that operate during the effective dates of this Order shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of Such measures shall include the following: 1. 2. 3 4. 10. 11. 12. 13. Screening and evaluating all children prior to them entering the classroom for of Prohibiting children from entering a classroom if they exhibit any of . Prohibiting unnecessary visitors; Providing meals in classrooms rather than in congregated or communal settings where possible; Restricting families? access to the front door of the facility or the door of their respective child?s classroom only; Surfaces and objects that are frequently touched must be sanitized regularly, including, but not limited to, toys, games, and objects or surfaces not ordinarily cleaned daily; Toys and games that cannot be cleaned and sanitized should not be used; Toys that children have placed in their mouths or that are otherwise contaminated by body secretions or excretions should be set aside until they are cleaned by hand by a person wearing gloves; . Machine-washable cloth toys should be used by one individual at a time or should not be used at all and should be laundered before being used by another child; Toys used by a group of children must be washed and sanitized before they may be used by children in a different group or classroom; Items that need to be cleaned should be set aside in a dish pan with soapy water or in a separate container marked for soiled toys; Only bedding (sheets, pillows, blankets, and sleeping bags) that can be washed may be used. Each child?s bedding must be kept separate and, to the extent practicable, should be stored in individually labeled bins, cubbies, or bags. Cots and mats should be labeled for each child and any bedding that touches a child?s skin should be cleaned weekly or before use by any other child; and Workers should sign children in and out of the facility for families if a computer or keypad system inside the facility is used. If a tablet located outside the facility is used by families Page 28 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: during drop?off and pick?up, the tablet must be disinfected after each use. If a paper sign?in system is used for sign-in, writing utensils should be sanitized after each use if families are permitted to sign children in themselves. IT IS FURTHER That Overnight Summer Camps are permitted to host Campers overnight beginning May 31, 2020. IT IS FURTHER That in addition to the applicable requirements for non?Critical Infrastructure above, Summer Camps and Overnight Summer Camps shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of Such measures shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Placing signage at any entrance to instruct Campers that they cannot enter if they have been diagnosed with have exhibited of or had contact with a person that has or is suspected to have within the past fourteen (14) days; Placing signage at any entrance and throughout the facility to instruct Campers of the enhanced sanitation procedures, Social Distancing requirements, and other instructions and limitations, as applicable, set forth below; . Screening Campers at drop?off and preventing any Camper from entering that exhibits of Requiring that any persons exhibiting of COVID- 19 at any time while at the Summer Camp to be separated from the group immediately and requiring such person to leave the camp facility as soon as practicable; Requiring any Worker or Camper that has stayed home sick, been prevented from entering camp due to of or been sent home during camp due to of shall not be permitted to attend camp again until they have either had a negative test or have been fever and fever medication free for seventy?two (72) hours, other of COVID-19 have improved, and at least ten (10) days have passed since of first appeared; Requiring parents dropping?off and picking-up Campers to remain in their vehicles; Utilizing contactless forms of Camper check?in and check?out; Implementing staggered drop?off and pick-up times, with speci?c times for each group of Campers, if practicable; Page 29 of 36 9. Providing Hand Sanitizer to Campers as soon as practicable upon drop?off; 10. Prohibiting unnecessary visitors to camp activities and facilities; 11. Discontinuing camp tours; 12. Providing training to Workers on how to identify of COVID-19 in Campers, the proper processes for removing a potentially ill Camper, and the infection mitigation procedures to perform in such an event; 13. Providing an isolation area for sick Workers or Campers; 14. To the extent necessary, limiting groups to twenty-five (25) persons or less, including Workers and Campers, in a space where all persons gathered cannot maintain at least six (6) feet of distance between themselves and any other person; 15. To the extent possible, keeping the same Workers and Campers in the same group for the duration of the camp; 16. Enforcing Social Distancing between groups, prohibiting Gatherings, and prohibiting congregation among Campers belonging to different groups; 17. Providing a separate designated space for each Camper to store personal belongings throughout the duration of the camp; 18. Prohibiting use of camp facilities and equipment that are not able to be regularly sanitized; 19. To the extent possible, allowing only one group to use camp equipment at a time; 20. Sanitizing camp equipment after each group use; 21. Requiring Workers to patrol camp areas to enforce the equipment sanitization policy and conduct additional cleanings during times when equipment is not being used; 22.If swimming facilities are available, allowing each group to swim only once per day and staggering swimming times to avoid crowding at the swimming facilities; 23. If camp facilities are also open to other patrons, prohibiting contact between Campers and the facility?s other patrons and requiring sanitization before and after camp use of any such shared facilities; 24. Providing Hand Sanitizer stations for Campers and requiring regular use; 25.Requiring Campers to wash or sanitize their hands during each group restroom break, snack break, and meal break; 26. For day camps, if possible, requiring Campers to bring their own lunch and snacks with them to camp each day, with all such food items being in a sealed lunch bag marked with the Camper?s name; Page 30 of 36 27. Requiring all dining facilities to follow the criteria for restaurant dine?in services set forth in Section IV herein to the extent practicable; 28.Requiring Workers to wear gloves when helping Campers open items from meals and snacks; 29.1f camp vehicles are used for transporting Campers to and from on?site or off?site activities, requiring Workers to sanitize each vehicle before and after use; 30.Requiring Workers to clean and sanitize bathrooms and all frequently touched surfaces regularly throughout the opening hours in addition to the regular cleaning schedule. Shared restrooms must be sanitized no less than twice per day; 31. Providing masks or other Personal Protective Equipment to Workers as available and appropriate to the function and location of Workers within the camp facility; and 32.Providing masks or other Personal Protective Equipment to Campers as available and appropriate to the activity and location of Campers within the camp facility; and 33.0vernight Summer Camps shall implement the following additional measures: a. Campers and Workers shall be tested for prior to beginning an Overnight Summer Camp. Overnight Campers and Workers shall not be permitted to begin any Summer Camp unless they have received a negative test result for COVID-19 within seven (7) days prior to beginning an Overnight Summer Camp. A Camper or Worker who receives a positive test result for COVID-19 shall not be allowed access to any Overnight Summer Camp facilities or Overnight Summer Camp activities until either: i. The Camper or Worker has had no fever for at least seventy-two (72) hours, without taking fever?reducing medication, and ii. The Camper?s or Worker?s of have shown progressive improvement, and At least ten (10) days have elapsed from the date of began, or i. For a Camper or Worker who has received a laboratory-confirmed positive test result, but who has experienced no of COVID-19, until at least ten (10) days have Page 31 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: elapsed since the date of the ?rst positive diagnostic test. b. Screening Workers and Campers each morning and evening. Persons exhibiting of shall be separated from the group immediately and must leave the camp facility as soon as practicable; c. Requiring Workers to clean and sanitize overnight bunk rooms at least once per day; (1. Sanitizing bunks and bunk mattresses at least once per week and before and after use by a new Worker or Camper; e. Limiting camp occupancy to the extent necessary to maintain overnight bunk room occupancy at twenty- five (25) persons, including Workers and Campers, or less per room; f. To the extent possible, arranging beds and bunk beds in overnight bunk rooms so that beds are six (6) feet apart and in a foot-to-foot style; and g. Requiring a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to be on site during all times that Campers are present at the camp facility to the extent practicable. IT IS FURTHER That all Campers and Workers who stay overnight at an Overnight Summer Camp must remain on the Summer Camp premises at all times, except in case of emergency or for purposes of participating in an off-site activity that is part of the Overnight Summer Camp?s program. Any Camper or Worker who leaves the premises of an Overnight Summer Camp for any reason shall be required to receive an additional negative test result for prior to re-entry. This provision shall not apply to Workers at Summer Camps who do not stay overnight, provided that such Workers wear a face covering and practice strict Social Distancing while on the premises of the Overnight Summer Camp. IT IS FURTHER That a Camper or Worker at a Summer Camp or an Overnight Summer Camp with known exposure to COVID-19 shall not be allowed access to any Summer Camp or Overnight Summer Camp, including any facilities or activities, until at least fourteen (14) days have elapsed since the last known exposure. IT IS FURTHER Page 32 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: That Code Section 15?11?2(10) relating to the definition of ?child? is suspended for the limited purpose of ensuring that persons in the care of the Georgia Division of Family Children Services who age out of the definition of ?child? during the Public Health State of Emergency shall be eligible to remain in their placement and continue to receive services for a duration of ninety (90) days following the termination of the Public Health State of Emergency or any extension thereof. This suspension shall apply to Code Section effective until July 1, 2020, and upon expiration to Code Section effective July 1, 2020. Any Georgia Division of Family Children Services policies shall also align with this provision. IT IS FURTHER That no provision of this Order shall limit, infringe, suspend, or supplant any custodial arrangements created pursuant to the laws or constitution of this State or the laws or constitution of the United States, nor shall any person use any provision of this Order as a defense to an action in violation of a custodial arrangement by any court created pursuant to the laws or constitution of this State or the laws or constitution of the United States. GOVERNMENTS IT IS FURTHER That for the purposes of Code Section ?in?person? appearances before county boards of equalization may occur via remote communications, including, but not limited to, video teleconference. This provision shall be implemented consistent with Ga. Comp. R. Regs. r. 560?11?12?.02, which requires hearings before county boards of equalization to ?only be as formal as is necessary to preserve order and be compatible with the principles of justice.? Further, this provision does not abrogate the requirement that county boards of equalization comply with the Georgia Open Meetings Act. IT IS FURTHER That the requirements of Code Section 36?70?27 and 50-8?8 are hereby suspended to the extent that they would prevent local governments from being eligible to receive state funding for expenditures made during the current Public Health State of Emergency related to the prevention, treatment, or mitigation of Page 33 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: IT IS FURTHER That county and municipal governments are authorized and empowered to make, amend, and rescind such orders, rules, and regulations as may be necessary for emergency management purposes and to supplement the carrying out of this Order, but such orders, rules, and regulations shall not be inconsistent with this Order or any other orders, rules, or regulations promulgated by the Governor or by any state agency exercising a power derived from the Public Health State of Emergency declaration. For the purpose of this provision, orders, rules, and regulations that are promulgated by county and municipal governments that are more or less restrictive than the terms of this Order shall be considered inconsistent with this Order. IT IS FURTHER That the operation of Critical Infrastructure shall not be impeded by county, municipal, or local ordinance. IX. ENFORCEMENT IT IS FURTHER That the state agencies with primary regulatory authority over the entities listed in this Order and the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety shall provide resources as requested to assist in the enforcement of this Order. IT IS FURTHER That pursuant to Code Section 38-3?7, any person who violates this Order shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Of?cials enforcing this Order should take reasonable steps to provide notice prior to issuing a citation or making an arrest. No provision of this Order shall limit the ability of law enforcement officers to enforce the laws of this State. Particularly, the provisions of Code Section 38?3-4 remain in effect, and all law enforcement is authorized to enforce the Orders issued pursuant to Title 38, Chapter 3. IT IS FURTHER That any law enforcement officer, after providing reasonable notice and issuing at least two citations for violations of Code Section 38?3? 7, is authorized to mandate the closure of any business, Page 34 of 36 ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: ORDERED: establishment, corporation, non?pro?t corporation, or organization not in compliance with this Order for a period not to extend beyond the term of this Order. IT IS FURTHER That pursuant to Executive Order 04.02.20.01 and Code Section 38- 3?51, enforcement of any county or municipal ordinance or order that is more or less restrictive than this Order is hereby suspended. X. MISCELLANEOUS IT IS FURTHER That if one or more of the provisions contained in this Order shall con?ict with the provisions of any previous Executive Order or Agency Administrative Order, the provisions of this Order shall control. Further, in the event of any conflict, the provisions of any Quarantine or Isolation Order issued to a specific person by the Department of Public Health shall control. IT IS FURTHER That nothing in this Order shall be construed to suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of firearms or ammunition, or any component thereof. IT IS FURTHER That if one or more of the provisions contained in this Order shall be held to be invalid, in violation of the Georgia Constitution, in violation of Georgia law, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, violation, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of this Order, but, in such case, this Order shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained Within the Order. IT IS FURTHER That no provision of this Order shall limit, infringe, suspend, or supplant any judicial order, judgment, or decree issued pursuant to the laws or constitution of this State or the laws or constitution of the United States, nor shall any person use any provision this Order as a defense to an action in violation of a judicial order, judgment, or decree by any court created pursuant to the laws or constitution of this State or the laws or constitution of the United States. Page 35 of 36 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: This Order does not attempt, nor shall it be construed, to imply that the Governor, in any instance, has the unilateral authority to overturn any judicial order, judgment, or decree. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: The Office of the Governor may continue to issue guidance on the scope of this Order as needed through communication media, including social media, without need for further Executive Orders. XI. EFFECTIVE DATE SIGNATURE IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: That this Order shall be effective upon signature. This Z8 of May 2020, at $15 7 PL. 1 GOVERNOR Page 36 of 36