Florida's Statewide Stay-At-Home Order issued by Governor DeSantis

Coconut Telegraph

As we remain committed to providing you with up-to-date resources and information related to COVID-19, below is a breakdown of Governor DeSantis' statewide stay-at-home order, which is in effect for 30 days.

The essential services identified are:

Healthcare/Public Health
Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Other First Responders
Food and Agriculture
Energy
Water and Wastewater
Transportation and Logistics
Public Works and Infrastructure Support Services
Communications and Information Technology
Other Community or Government-Based Operations and Essential Functions
Critical Manufacturing
Hazardous Materials
Financial Services
Chemical
Defense Industrial Base
Commercial Facilities
Residential/Shelter Facilities and Services
Hygiene Products and Services

Click the button below for more details on the the essential service categories. A complete list of essential businesses will be released later at floridahealth.gov.

List of essential businesses.

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