Gwinnett County's New Orders Close Gyms; Limit Food And Trash

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Gwinnett County issued a local emergency order Wednesday Morning shutting down entertainment venues and limiting restaurants to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading. The order is in effect until April 6.

The order states that "gyms, fitness centers, fitness studios, theaters, live performance venues, bowling alleys arcades, and other similar establishments" will be temporarily closed. Food service, including restaurants, food courts, bars, and breweries, is limited to drive-thrus, delivery and takeout.

This comes after Monday's announcement by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that all bars and nightclubs would be temporarily closed. All gatherings with more than 10 people would also be banned.

“We appreciate the additional steps put in place by Gov. Brian Kemp this week and have incorporated those into Gwinnett’s order. In addition, we are responding to the specific situation in Gwinnett by temporarily closing certain establishments that tend to involve the public gathering in groups," County Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlotte Nash said. "For other businesses and organizations that are not being closed with this order, it is imperative that social distancing requirements are followed."

The Centers for Disease Control recommend at least a 6-foot distance between all people in person and limiting as much contact between people as possible. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, the county currently has 17 cases of COVID-19.

Chariman Nash also signed another emergency local declaration altering trash pickup. Only bagged trash and recycling inside of carts or bins will be picked up in order protect sanitation workers.

To read both declarations and get updates visit www.gwinnettcounty.com.