Gov. Henry McMaster\u2019s office is being inundated with notices from businesses that say they want to continue operating if a shelter-in-place order is issued in response to the coronavirus, even though McMaster said he is not yet considering such an order at this time.<\/p>\n
The notices are in response to a federal memo that broadly outlines the types of businesses considered essential to \u201censuring continuity of functions critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security\u201d during a crisis, such as the current outbreak of coronavirus, known as the COVID-19 pandemic. The memo was issued Thursday by Homeland Security\u2019s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security office.<\/p>\n
Those essential businesses include sectors such as healthcare, energy and law enforcement as well as transportation, public works and critical manufacturing.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n Update<\/b>: “In his most recent press briefing, Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order authorizing law enforcement officers in the state to prohibit or disperse any gatherings of people in groups of 3 or more outside of your own home, focusing in on spontaneous gatherings and leaving the decision up to the discretion of the law enforcement officer.”<\/p>\n ‘Essential’ businesses making their case with SC governor to remain open https:\/\/t.co\/MnG6MnuEW7<\/a> via @postandcourier<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 David Wren (@David_Wren_) March 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n