Op-Ed: A 'COVID safe' business certification could help end the open-closed-open madness

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Op-Ed: A 'COVID safe' business certification could help end the open-closed-open madness
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Businesses that earn a 'COVID safe' designation could be protected from broad, sweeping closures if COVID-19 cases spike again.

Mayor Garcetti has warned for weeks that L.A. is close to another stay-at-home order because of surging coronavirus cases. A decision is expected soon.Wearing masks could help you avoid major illness even if you get coronavirus, experts say

They understand the science that says operating indoors is not as safe as outdoors and that they need to take the necessary precautions when inside a business establishment. Mandated protocols Los Angeles County created to protect workers and patrons are being implemented by businesses, schools and houses of worship. Many business owners have gone to great expense to operate their businesses as safely as possible during the pandemic — and they should be allowed to remain open.

The coalition has proposed several steps for safe economic recovery, including a safe reopening task force that would work directly with state and local officials to look into long-term solutions for how an open economy can operate with coronavirus in our midst. Currently, the Los Angeles County Health Department repeatedly checks on businesses while cities code compliance divisions provide additional support to ensure new regulations are followed. A business that follows all protocols to the letter receives no guarantee that it can remain open when the city, county or state decides to shut-down businesses if COVID-19 spikes once again.

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