Solano County Press Release: County receives OK to move further into Stage 2, begin process of reopening destination retail stores, shopping malls and dine-in restaurants

Solano County has issued the press release entitled, “County receives OK to move further into Stage 2, begin process of reopening destination retail stores, shopping malls and dine-in restaurants.” The press release notes that business sectors that have been given permission to begin the safe reopening process in Solano County as part of the accelerated plan include destination retails stores, including bookstores, jewelry stores, toy stores, clothing stores, home furnishing, sporting goods, florists, shopping malls, swap-meets, dine-in restaurants and office-based business operations – all with social distancing modifications in place.

Solano County Health Officials are currently updating the health order and will allow for businesses to begin operations starting tomorrow morning, Friday, May 22, at 6 a.m. as long as they have met the state’s guidance for reopening. 

Businesses are encouraged to get a head start on reviewing the state’s guidance and post readiness checklists at their establishments to self-certify their commitment to the public that they are ready to reopen safely.  All of these materials, including signage, are available for review and preparation on the Solano County Public Health Roadmap to Recovery website.

For more information about Solano County’s Roadmap to Recovery, social distancing protocol, a county vs. state roadmaps, and frequently asked questions about the phased reopening, visit the Solano County website at www.SolanoCounty.com/COVID19 or call the Solano County COVID-19 Warmline at 707.784.8988.

For information on the City of Benicia response to COVID-19, please visit www.ci.benicia.ca.us/coronavirus. Business owners with questions about reopening may reach out to Economic Development Manager Mario Giuliani at 707.746.4289 or mgiuliani@ci.benicia.ca.us.