Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered all businesses that are not life-sustaining to cease operations effective Thursday at 8:00 pm, except as needed to conduct minimum basic operations.
According to Beshear's order, life-sustaining businesses are all businesses that allow Kentuckians to remain healthy at home, including:
All businesses operating in the federal critical infrastructure sectors
Life-sustaining Retail
Food, beverage, and agriculture
Organizations that provide charitable and social services
Media
Gas stations and businesses needed for transportation
Financial Services
Housing, Buildings and Construction
Mail, post, shipping, logistics, delivery, and pick-up services
Laundry Services
Restaurants for consumption off-premises
Supplies for Life-Sustaining Businesses
Transportation
Home-based care and services
Professional services
Manufacture, distribution, and supply chain for critical products and industries
Critical labor union functions
Hotels and motels
Funeral services
All businesses permitted to operate must follow social distancing and hygiene guidance from the CDC and the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Failure to do so could subject businesses to closure or additional penalties.
Full details of Gov. Beshear's Executive Order can be found at the link below.
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Gov. Beshear's Executive Order
