2 • July 17 - 18, 2020 LOCAL • ORDINANCE Continued from page 1 businesses, and “any place where food is prepared or stored.”. The penalty for not wearing a mask where required, upon conviction, is $100.00 plus court costs. (Section 58-390) There are exceptions to the mandatory masking. Some of the major exceptions are: People with a health condition documented by “a medical Professional;” 1. People consuming “food drink, or smoking while seated and maintaining a physical distance of at least six feet from other persons who are not family members or reside together; 2. Any person in the water at a swimming pool; 3. Any person who is obtaining a service involving the head, face, or nose for which temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service; 4. People outdoors who are closer than six feet to family members or people who they reside with. A complete list of proposed exceptions is contained in Section 58-387 of the Branson Municipal Code. The proposed ordinance also contains a mandatory provision for signage at each entrance and exit. The signs must be 8.5 x 11 inches and, in red lettering, at least one-half an inch high on a white background, saying: 1. IT IS A VIOLATION OF THE LAW TO ENTER THE PREMISES WITHOUT A FACE COVERING. IF YOU DO NOT FEEL WELL GO HOME. 2. PLEASE MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX FEET (6’) OF DISTANCE BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OR DO NOT RESIDE TOGETHER. The proposed ordinance has penalties for any person “who owns, manages, operates, or otherwise controls a public place where wearing face covering is required and who fails to comply or require compliance.” They include a $100 fine plus court costs and the potential suspension or revocation of the business permit or license. (Section 58-390) City staff has requested a double reading. This means that if approved, the ordinance will go into effect at 12:01 AM July 20, 2020, and remain in effect until 11:59 PM on August 20, 2020 “unless extended by the Emergency Management Director and City Administrator under authority granted by the Board of Aldermen.” Submitted to Branson Globe With more 80 through southwest If approved, the city of Branson will join over 20 states and a growing number of businesses and other entities mandating face coverings. These include competing tourist destinations such as Pigeon Forge, TN, and local businesses such as Menards, Dollar Tree, Starbucks, Silver Dollar City, and others. On July 15, 2020, the Chief Operating Officers for both Walmart clinics Missouri, CoxHealth is excited to expand its primary care services to a new state. In the next few weeks, a new clinic in Harrison, Arkansas, will open to serve patients, offering a new opportunity for individuals seeking care from a family physician. It’s the first primary care clinic CoxHealth has launched outside of Missouri. “This is very exciting for us, as it’s a new way for us to serve patients, some of whom have been driving great distances for primary care,” says Max Buetow, vice president of Regional Services at CoxHealth. “Our new clinic gives them an entry point into our health system. It’s also a way to connect patients with higher levels of specialist care should the need arise.” Located in Harrison, the standalone clinic will offer a range of services including primary care, management of chronic health conditions, sports physicals, preventative screenings, and minor bransonglobe.com U.S. and Sam’s Club announced that they would require all shoppers to wear a face covering starting on Monday, July 20, 2020. While acknowledging that people have different opinions on masking, they said, “we recognize the role we can play to help protect the health and well-being of the communities we serve by following the evolving guidance of health officials like the CDC.” CoxHealth opens first primary care clinic in Arkansas than procedures. It will be located at 715 Sherman Ave. Suite W, and will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patients interested in learning more about the clinic and its services, or who wish to make an appointment, may call 417269-INFO. To learn more about which insurance plans CoxHealth accepts, visit https://www.coxhealth.com/patients-and-visitors/ insurance/providers/ An announcement with the clinic’s official opening date will be made in the coming weeks. COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 7/14/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) DEATHS CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES TANEY COUNTY 146 STONE COUNTY 35 RECOVERED CASES TANEY COUNTY 52 STONE COUNTY 8 TANEY COUNTY 3 STONE COUNTY 0
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