Sunbathing on the beach, getting a tattoo and more soon to be allowed in Broward County
A new Broward County emergency order will be lifting key restrictions on beaches, community rooms and tattoo parlors on Monday after they were closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
On Friday, Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry issued Emergency Order 20-14 which, starting Monday, will lift some restrictions on beaches and reopen certain businesses.
“Because COVID-19 remains a serious threat to public safety and it is important to not let our guard down, the social distancing, facial covering and sanitation requirements remain in place for all businesses that reopen, and all individuals who patronize them,” a Broward County release said.
Broward beaches will now be open for picnicking, sunbathing and sitting or lying on the beach. Beach-goers can also bring umbrellas, canopies, chairs, loungers and coolers. People will still have to social distance, and group sports, like volleyball, are still not allowed.
Facial coverings must also be worn if guests can’t social distance. Beach restrooms and showers will be sanitized at least every three hours.
Locations that will remain closed are changing rooms, picnic pavilions, playgrounds and exercise equipment.
The emergency order also allows tattoo and massage parlors and establishments to reopen on Monday. When it comes to sport facilities, racquet facilities can now allow doubles, and tennis and pickleball courts are limited to a maximum of four people at one time.
As of Friday, the Florida Department of Health reported 5,765 coronavirus cases and 308 deaths in Broward County.
