Fresno mayor will announce first phase of businesses to reopen
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand will announce Tuesday evening the first phase of reopening Fresno businesses.
Brand will hold a news conference with Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer and Council President Miguel Arias at 5 p.m. at City Hall. The announcement will be live streamed on Facebook and on CMAC.
Last week, Brand extended the city’s shelter-in-place order through the end of the month and outlined his plan to reopen businesses in phases based on the level of risk they pose in spreading the coronavirus. At that time, he did not go into detail about which phase particular businesses fit into.
The businesses that do reopen must follow strict guidelines for social distancing, hand washing and sanitation and protective measures for both employees and customers. The city will certify businesses that meet the criteria.