Dallas County Orders Residents to Shelter in Place
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April 3 Update
Dallas County has extended the Stay at Home order until April 30. You can find the most current order and updates on the COVID-19 crisis here.
Dallas County has issued an amended order effective at 11:59 pm on Monday, March 23 until Friday, April 3 that requires all individuals anywhere in Dallas County to shelter in place – that is, stay at home – except for certain essential activities and work to provide essential business and government services or perform essential public infrastructure construction, including housing.
To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they must maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person when they are outside their residence. Residents may leave their residences only for essential activities, or to provide or perform essential governmental functions or operate essential businesses. Non-essential businesses may continue operations as long as employees and contractors are working from home.
Restaurants will still be allowed to offer drive thru, takeout and delivery.
The order defines essential businesses as:
- Essential health care services
- Essential government functions
- Essential infrastructure
- Essential retail (including grocery stores)
- Providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantaged population
- Essential services necessary to maintain operations of residences or other essential businesses
- News media
- Financial operations
Please read the order carefully to see how your business will be impacted.
Mayor Chow has signed a Town order incorporating the County’s changes that will take effect on 11:59 pm on Monday, March 23 and continue until terminated by law or further action by the Mayor or City Council.
Get more details on Addison's COVID-19 efforts here.
