Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim issued “COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 5”  Saturday afternoon. The rule allows churches, salons and restaurants to open June 1st subject to all the restrictions and social distancing requirements found within Governor David Ige’s Eight Supplementary Proclamation.

A copy of the press release and the Mayor’s proclamation can be found below:

 

NEWS RELEASE

Mayor Kim Announces Reopening June 1 of Churches, Salons, Restaurants Subject to CDC and Other Guidelines

Expanding on Governor Ige’s 8th Supplementary Proclamation concerning businesses and establishments that may reopen, Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim on Saturday issued an Emergency Rule that reopens places of worship, personal services such as hair salons, and restaurants effective June 1, 2020.

The Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 5 declares that the following medium-risk operations are subject to all restrictions and social distancing requirements found within the Governor’s  8th Supplementary Proclamation, State Department of Health Reopening Safe Practices, and CDC guidelines. These operations must follow applicable CDC, industry and regulatory guidelines related to COVID-19 prior to opening:

1. Places of worship.

Faith Based Worship in accordance with the CDC Interim Guidance for Administrators and Leaders of Community and Faith Based Organizations to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 or any updated CDC guidance.

2. Personal services.

· Salons and barber shops must also follow Exhibit I, Rules Relating to Safety Guidelines for Barbers and Beauty Operators, 8th Supplementary.

· One-on-one services including, but not limited to: tutoring, music lessons, massage, yoga, Pilates, and personal training.

3. Restaurants.

· Including food courts, but not dedicated bars and nightclubs.

· In-dining service in accordance with CDC Interim Guidance for Restaurants and Bars, (on page 53 of the 60-page document),   National Restaurant Association Guidelines, and any updated CDC guidance.

This Rule supersedes any conflicting County of Hawai‘i emergency rule provision.

“Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Section §127A-29, any person violating this Rule shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both,” Rule 5 states.

To request no cost assistance in providing a safe and healthy business for employees and customers, contact the COVID Task Force on Education and Prevention at Hawaii County Civil Defense, 935-0031.

 

Click the link below to see the official proclamation.

2020-05-23-OFFICIAL-Mayors-COVID-19-Emergency-Rule-No.-5-signed