The order also includes the following additional provisions:
Section 2. Right to Work and Operate a Business: Provides that no Covid-19 Emergency Order may prevent an individual from working or operating a business.
Section 3. Restaurants: Provides that restaurants, and any establishment with a food service license, may not be limited by a Covid-19 emergency order by any local government to less than 50% of their indoor capacity. Further, if a local order restricts a restaurant to less than 100% of its capacity, such order must:
- quantify the economic impact of each limitation or requirement on those restaurants, and
- explain why each limitation or requirement is necessary for public health.
Section 4. Suspends the collection of fines or penalties associated with Covid-19 enforced upon individuals.
The order is effective immediately.
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The COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7
1 (866) 779-6121
COVID-19@flhealth.gov
The City of Fort Myers and Fort Myers CRA are both still open and operating with appropriate modifications due to COVID-19.