Good afternoon,
Thought you would like to see this letter from Chamber CEO Thomas J. Donohue to the President putting forward guidance on how governments should structure quarantine orders and business closures during the coronavirus outbreak, and designate “essential infrastructure” and “essential businesses and services.”
“As our nation continues to labor in halting the spread of the coronavirus, states and local governments are promulgating quarantine orders and mandatory business closures. These are important public health measures that will help limit the spread of the virus. However, it is important that these orders do not inadvertently harm businesses and services that support the essential infrastructure needed to successfully combat this pandemic.”
The letter then details how to define “essential infrastructure” and “essential businesses and services.”
In conclusion, Donohue states: “We also ask that you remain open to adding more items to the specified ‘essential businesses and services’ and ‘essential infrastructure’ as conditions continue to change. We will be sharing this suggestion with state and local officials through our federation of Chambers of Commerce.”
Click here to read the full letter.
