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Order Regarding Quarantine and Restriction (face coverings added; gatherings of 50 or more prohibited)

Order of the District Board of Health, Central District Health: Order regarding quarantine and restriction (July 14, 2020)

Central District Health, District Board of Health, by Russell A. Duke, District Director · Ada County, Idaho (Central District Health) (County)

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Jurisdiction
Ada County, Idaho (Central District Health) · Idaho
Level
County
Authority
Idaho Code § 56-1003(7); IDAPA 16.02.10.065.09; Idaho Code §§ 39-415, 67-5247
Issued
2020-07-14 July 14, 2020
Effective
2020-07-14 (immediately) (read as 2020-07-14)
End
Superseded by the Aug. 11, 2020 order (Ex. ID-024) (read as 2020-08-11)
In force
July 14, 2020 to Aug. 11, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q3
Limitation types
Business closureGathering capFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • bars and nightclubs in Ada County
  • every person in a public place in Ada County
  • all employers
  • senior living facilities and jails
Functions reached
  • BA bars closed
  • GATH ≥50 prohibited
  • MASK customers and employees in public places
  • EMP mandatory duties
  • VS visits prohibited
Collection
Idaho ID

Operative words

1. Large venue gatherings... are hereby prohibited. 2. Gatherings of 50 or more, both public and private, are hereby prohibited. 3. Individuals not residing within the same household shall maintain at least six-foot physical distancing... 4. Every person is required to wear a face covering that completely covers the person's nose and mouth when the person is in a public place and others are present and physical distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained. A. 'Public place' shall mean any place open to all members of the public without specific invitation, including but not necessarily limited to, retail business establishments, government offices, medical, educational, arts and recreational institutions, public transportation... outdoor public areas... 5. All employers shall: [distancing; sanitation; disinfection]. 6. Visits to senior living facilities, the Ada County Jail and state correctional facilities are prohibited.

Enforcement

¶ 8 misdemeanor, Idaho Code § 56-1003(7)(c)

Notes

Findings: the two largest health systems in Ada County reported 'a significant increase in hospital admissions' and 'serious concern for their ability to provide appropriate levels of care'. Extended the City of Boise's July 4 mask requirement countywide (Meridian, Eagle, Garden City, Star, Kuna).