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Under the latest plan to address the spread of Covid-19, the Government has said that non-essential outlets must close as of the close of business on December 31.
However, retail establishments deemed essential can remain open, with public health measures in place.
Here’s what the government has described as an essential retailer:
– Companies that sell food or drink to go.
– Stores that offer food for sale.
– Outlets that sell products necessary for home maintenance, such as hardware stores and builders’ merchants.
– Banks, post offices and credit unions.
– Pharmacies, pharmacies and retailers or wholesalers of pharmaceutical products, as well as points of sale of sanitary, medical or orthopedic items in a specialized point of sale.
– Fuel service stations and heating oil suppliers.
– Companies that provide essential items for the health and welfare of animals.
– Laundries and dry cleaners are considered essential.
– Companies selling sanitary, medical or orthopedic articles.
– Outlets that sell safety supplies, including workwear, footwear, and PPE.
– The mechanical and bicycle repair workshops may remain open.
– Companies that offer emergency services such as those that sell hearing aids, office products, those that provide electrical technology, information and communications and telephone sales, repair and maintenance services.
– Optical and optometrist points.
– Outlets operating online can be opened to provide products for collection.
The government has also said that retailers with mixed offerings, such as supermarkets that sell food and also sell clothing, must arrange for the separation of essential and non-essential retail items.
The government has also said that people should work from home unless they are providing an essential service. A list of essential online services has been posted here.
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