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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opinion So stop feeding the Beast. It's one frig'n season. The damn thing will starve in a month.

opinion Economic choices can be voted by the workers on Internet. Then jobs posted to fufill them. Capitalism isn't the only possible system.

opinion yes - we need to move to plan C. Learning to live with it for a while and trying to slow the spread so hospitals are not overwhelmed. I say have a anon questionnaire when people are tested to were they have been going. Once positive tally and post weekly then people decide.

opinion

opinion No duh!

opinion Tell that to bars and nightclubs 🤔

opinion This person is a greedy idiot who thinks a certificate will protect employees and customers from Covid. Why are you publishing this garbage? She's part of a Chamber of Commerce and they only care about money.

opinion Ah yes Covid will see the certificates at the door and know it is not welcomed there. That should do it.

opinion Banning simple

opinion rapid tests are not reliable

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