Face Covering Requirement

Gov. Justice announced an executive order requiring people 9 years and up to wear a face covering in confined public spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained.

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Toolkit Signage

In accordance with the updated Executive Order regarding the mask mandate in West Virginia, and with the CDC guidance for fully vaccinated individuals, the Cabell-Huntington Health Department encourages businesses, restaurants, school systems, and local government to establish practices consistent with the needs of those they serve. If needed, below is signage that can be used to encourage mask wearing within your organization. Feel free to include your organization’s logo and any specific requirement related to mask wearing in your facility.

For additional questions related to COVID-19, call our COVID-19 hotline at (304) 526-3383.

West Virginia Schools Re-Entry Toolkit from WVDE

The West Virginia School Re-entry Toolkit serves as guidance for counties as they complete their local plans for the return to school. It provides a framework of requirements and recommendations and is subject to change as the COVID-19 virus evolves in West Virginia.

Healthcare

(Clinical and Elective Medical Care)

Assess and source appropriate personal protective equipment, such as N-95 Masks, Surgical Masks, Gloves, Gowns, Face shields, Booties, PAPR, Tyvek Coveralls, Hand Sanitizer, and Hand Soap.

Assessment and inventory of Capacity, Ventilators, Isolation rooms, Surge capacity of hospital or clinical personnel.

Daycare Facilities

(Essential and Permitted)

• Assess the operations of daycare facilities
• Assess the capacity of the daycare facility
• Each daycare shall develop a site-specific infection control plan
• Obtaining temperatures or symptoms of staff and children (exclude immediately if symptomatic)

Restaurants

• Develop plans for social distancing including outdoor dining areas, redesign seating arrangements, clear paths for entry and exit, party size and type, and waiting areas.
• Reduce contact by encouraging take-out orders, utilize outdoor seating areas and reservations, use non-touch or disposable paper menus (or sanitize menu between each use).
• Develop cleaning and sanitizing protocols and require all employees to wear cloth face coverings.
• Ensure food safety by encouraging use of designated trash bins and no buffets or self-service.
• Communicate with customers by posting signage, installing barriers, and using technological solutions where possible to reduce person-to-person interaction. 

Businesses

Guidance for professional services (such as hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, etc.) has been provided by the board or commission that regulates each professional service.

• Does the business have policies, procedures and supplies?
• Can these be sustained and appropriately adjusted?
• How can the business follow the guidelines established with customer flow and social distancing (2 people per 2000 square feet, 5 total people if under 1000 square feet)?
• Each business should develop a site-specific plan to ensure compliance with the regulations in place at the time the business prepares for operations.

Activities

The more closely you interact with others (less than 6 feet) and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread.

If you decide to engage in public activities, continue to prioritize your health by wearing a face covering and washing your hands or using a hand sanitizer frequently.

Prioritize outdoor spaces where people are wearing masks and keeping 6 feet away from others.

Religious Entities and Funeral Homes

To the extent that any religious entity or institution
cannot conduct services remotely, they are asked to conduct services and activities in accordance with federal, state, and local guidance for best practices. 

• Instruct sick employees, volunteers, and guests to stay home;
• Practice physical distancing by maintaining appropriate distance (at least
  6 feet) between people;
• Maintain good hygiene by washing your hands frequently, using hand sanitizer, using your elbow to cover coughs, and not touching your face;
• Implement environmental cleanliness and sanitation practices; and
• Clean and disinfect work areas frequently.