SHELTER IN PLACE FAQs:• How long will this last?
o It will be in effect from Friday, April 3, 2020 at 5:00 PM until
Monday, April 20, 2020 at 8:00 AM.

• Can I go to work?
o If you work for an essential Business or Operation you may
continue to go to work.
o If your place of work is closed, you may go to work for minimum
operations such as maintaining the condition of facilities, forsecurity, to preserve value of business inventory, for payroll andemployee benefits,o If you’re working remotely from home, you can go to work to getthings necessary for you to continue to work remotely from yourhome or residence.

• Can I go to the grocery store?
o Of course, but we need your cooperation. Make a list and buy yourgroceries and supplies in as few trips as possible—once a week
not once a day.
o Go to the grocery store only to buy food or supplies needed tomaintain the safety, sanitation and essential operation of yourhome, not for any social gatherings, such as morning coffee club.

• Can I go to the doctor/dentist?
o Yes. Travel for health and safety is permitted.
o For previously scheduled appointments, check with yourhealthcare provider before traveling. Your healthcare provider
should be observing instructions from the Mississippi Dept. ofHealth and not conducting non-essential visits or performing
elective procedures or surgery.
If healthcare visits andprocedures can safely be rescheduled they should be.

• Can I go to the pharmacy to fill my prescription?
o Yes. Travel for health and safety is permitted.

• Can I travel to and from work if I live in the county and workoutside the county?
o Yes. This shelter in place applies to your County. But you should
consider taking your most recent pay stub or other record toestablish where you work.

• Can I go to school or take my child to school?
o Travel to or from schools is allowed for purposes of receiving
materials for distance learning, to receive meals, and for othereducation related purposes.

• Can I exercise or work out?
o Gyms and health clubs and parks (not including walking trails) areclosed during this Shelter in Place.
But individual outdoor
recreation is encouraged.
o This would include running, biking, walking or even shooting
baskets by yourself, but no group recreation or activities such assoccer or basketball games.

• Can I get my hair and nails done?
o No. Salons, barbershops and other similar personal care andgrooming facilities are closed during this Shelter in Place.

• Can I go shopping?
o Yes, but only for food or supplies needed to maintain the safety,sanitation and essential operation of your home or for other people
who are unable to or should not leave their home.

• Can I visit a family member in the hospital or nursing home?
o No. Most visits are not allowed. For the safety of residents,patients and staff, visits to hospitals and nursing homes areprohibited except to visit those individuals receiving imminent
end-of-life care, or as otherwise allowed by that healthcare
facility.

• Can I travel outside the county to visit family?
o Social gatherings of more than 10 people are not permittedo Travel is permitted for health and safety, or to get necessary food,services or supplies for elderly, minors, dependents, persons with

disabilities, or other vulnerable persons whether in or outside ofthe county.

• I have an elderly shut-in relative, may I help them buy
groceries, deliver medicine, or take them to an essential
doctor visit?
o Yes. Travel is permitted for health and safety, or to get necessary
food, services or supplies for elderly, minors, dependents, persons
with disabilities, or other vulnerable persons.

• What if I’m laid off while my business is closed during this
COVID-19 epidemic?
o Contact the Mississippi Department of Employment Security
https://mdes.ms.gov/ or your local WIN Job Center for assistance.
o You should also consult with your employer.

• My family reunion will have more than 10 people attending
and it is scheduled during this shelter in place, may I still go?
o No. All non-essential, social gatherings of more than 10 people
must be cancelled or rescheduled. This includes gatherings likeweddings, funerals, reunions, and backyard barbecues.

• If a family member has been quarantined because of a known
contact with an active diagnosed case of COVID-19, may I still
visit him/her?
o No. Please consult with the appropriate medical and healthofficials on specific instructions.

• I have a court appearance schedule during this shelter inplace order, may I attend?
o Yes. Courts are an Essential Business or Operation. But please
consult with your attorney and court personnel to be sure of thedate and time, or to learn if it has been postponed or rescheduled
before traveling.

• What if my City or Town has adopted more strict regulations?
o Combatting COVID-19 in Mississippi is a joint effort with federal,
State, County and Local officials working together.
o Local or county authorities understand the local community best
and may adopt and enforce rules that are more strict as long they
do not prevent any Essential Business or Operation as identified
in Executive Order No. 1463 from providing essential services andfunctions.

• How do I know if my business is essential?
o Essential Business or Operations are established by Executive
Order 1463. That order is available on the Secretary of State’s
website under Communications and Publications/Executive
Ordersathttps://www.sos.ms.gov/EducationPublications/Pages/Executive-Orders.aspx•When I’m traveling, how can I establish that I work for an
Essential Business or Operation?
o Have some record that identifies your place of employment—suchas most recent pay stub or any letter or identification youremployer gives you.
o If you have any questions ask your employer and/or review the list
on Executive Order 1463 at https://www.sos.ms.gov/EducationPublications/Pages/Executive-Orders.aspx.