Throughout the response to the COVID-19 crisis, City, County and State governments have worked together to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of Angelenos and all Californians.
On July 13, the State of California — in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations — issued an order to close indoor gyms, fitness centers, places of worship, malls, hair salons and barbershops, as well as personal care services such as nail salons, tattoo parlors and massage therapy locations.
After the State of California set minimum standards for local jurisdictions, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued safety protocols that are required for all businesses operating within the City of Los Angeles.
The County’s required protocols are available for download below. Businesses should follow these protocols and directives.
Additionally, the City of Los Angeles developed toolkits to support businesses that are allowed to open to operate safely or to help those that are closed prepare for when they are allowed to reopen.
Sample Signage for Businesses Operating
The below sample signage is available for businesses to print and post at their respective establishments, or model their own signage after. Communication to patrons and visitors will be key in setting expectations and helping to keep everyone safe. At a minimum, all businesses approved to resume operations should have signs reminding patrons to observe social distancing and face covering requirements.
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General signs for businesses including 6-foot social distancing reminders, symptoms to watch for, hygiene reminders, and reminders to utilize face coverings;
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Signage for office buildings including elevator limitations, reminders to utilize web conferencing where possible, and other social distancing and hygiene reminders;
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Signage for retail, grocers, and restaurants that include social distancing and washing of high-touch areas;
GUIDANCE FOR INDUSTRIES ABLE TO OPERATE NOW:
- Social Distancing Protocols
- A full list of County Protocols can be found here under "Protocols for Reopening"
Manufacturing
Including textile manufacturing, transportation manufacturing, computer manufacturing. The City of Los Angeles has created a document to provide guidance for Los Angeles manufacturing businesses to prepare for and effectively manage the safety of employees and customers as they resume or expand operations in the context of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Download the manufacturing guidance document - English
Restaurants and bars
Restaurants are currently not allowed to offer in-door dining services. However, they are permitted to offer outdoor and alfresco services along with takeout. Breweries and wineries with a #20, #23, #40, #42, and #60 state alcohol license that do not possess a moderate risk or high-risk restaurant public health permit may provide on-premise food and beverage services if they follow they required LA County Department of Public Health safety protocols. However, bars are still closed in Los Angeles County.
Download the restaurants and bars guidance document - English
Download the restaurants and bars guidance document - Spanish
Download the restaurants and bars guidance document - Korean
Retail
In-person retail establishments are permitted to operate under restrictions. Indoor malls are allowed to operate up to 25% of their occupancy.
Download the retail guidance document- English
Download the retail guidance document- Spanish
Download the retail guidance document- Korean
Barbershops and Hair Salons
Hair Salons and barbershops may open for indoor services at a maximum capacity of 25% occupancy. As many services as possible should continue to be conducted outside.
Download the barbershops and hair salons guidance document - English
Close Contact Services
Nail Salons are now permitted to offer indoor services but may only use up to 25% of their occupancy.
Download the close contact services guidance document- English
Download the close contact services guidance document - Spanish
Download the close contact services guidance document - Korean
Houses of Worship
House of Worship may provide services outdoors. Indoor services are currently not allowed. This toolkit is applicable to churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other locations providing congregate religious services.
Download the houses of worship guidance document- English
Download the houses of worship guidance document- Spanish
Download the houses of worship guidance document- Korean
Fitness Centers
Fitness establishments may conduct operations outdoors. Outdoor operations may be conducted under a canopy or other sun shelter but only as long as the sides are not closed and there is sufficient outdoor air movement. Outdoor pools may remain open. Indoor operations are not currently allowed. This toolkit is applicable to fitness centers including gyms, racquet clubs, sports clubs, fitness classes, studios, and other areas centers of physical recreation.
Download the fitness centers guidance document - English
Download the fitness centers guidance document - SpanishDownload the fitness centers guidance document - Korean
Youth Camps
Youth Camps and Day Camps are now open, and must follow protocols spelled out in by the County Protocols.
PREPARATION FOR INDUSTRIES NOT OPEN:
Offices
Offices for non-essential sectors are not permitted to open at this time, per a statewide order issued by Governor Newsom. A list of essential sectors can be found here.
Download the offices guidance document - EnglishDownload the offices guidance document - Spanish
Download the offices guidance document - Korean
Indoor Cultural Spaces
Including museums and indoor historical sites, country clubs, gambling establishments, amusement (bowling alleys, arcades, movie theaters, and theme parks)
Download the indoor cultural spaces guidance document - English
Download the indoor cultural spaces guidance document - Spanish
Download the indoor cultural spaces guidance document - Korean
Higher Education
Including colleges and professional schools, technical and trade schools