Clay County loosens COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants
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and last updated 2021-01-13 21:15:50-05
KANSAS CITY, Mo. â Restaurants and taverns in Clay County will be able to remain open until midnight, according to an amended county health order.
The Clay County Public Health Center announced on Wednesday night the amendment to its emergency order.
While business hours will be extended beginning at midnight on Jan. 14, occupancy still is limited to 50% capacity.
Guests must be seated and wearing a face covering unless they are âactively eating or drinking,â according to the order.
No more than 10 people can be in one party, and seating must be spaced at least 6 feet apart.
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Vaccination to protect against COVID-19 is starting with the most vulnerable groups, including front-line health care workers and residents and staff of nursing homes, and progressing down the priority list as more vaccine becomes available. Forum file photo
MOORHEAD Clay County ranks at the bottom of Minnesota counties in the percentage of residents who have received at least one dose of the vaccine to protect against coronavirus infection.
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