NEWS RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA
November 25, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH PRESIDENT CYNTHIA LEE SHENG OUTLINES
MODIFIED PHASE TWO FOR JEFFERSON PARISH IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19; BARS CEASE ON-PREMISES SERVICE FOR INDOOR CONSUMPTION
JEFFERSON, LA – Starting today, November 25, 2020, Jefferson Parish will move back to a modified Phase Two, which follows Governor John Bel Edwards’ order for the State of Louisiana, in response to COVID-19. This order will last for 28 days.
“Due to the rise in numbers both here and across the state, it is unfortunate that we are having to move back to a modified Phase Two. However, these guidelines will help provide a safer path forward in trying to get a grip on slowing the spread of COVID-19,” said Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng. “We all have a role to play in fighting this virus and with the holidays upon us, it is important to adhere to these guidelines to not only protect yourself, but also your loved ones.”
See below for the revised guidelines:
- Up to 25% occupancy with social distancing and mask mandates:
- Sporting events
- Up to 50% occupancy with social distancing and mask mandates:
- Gyms/fitness centers
- Restaurants/coffee shops/cafes
- Casinos/video poker
- Non-essential retail
- Up to 75% occupancy with social distancing and mask mandates:
- Churches/houses of worship
- Bars in parishes with greater than 5% positivity for 2 consecutive weeks:
- Must close to indoor consumption, but can allow outdoor seating up to 50 people, seated and spaced apart and masks mandated **According to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Jefferson Parish’s percent positivity of tests is 6% (for the week of 11/12 – 11/18). LDH reported 5.2% positivity for Jefferson Parish during the week prior (11/5 – 11/11).
- Bars in parishes with 5% or below positivity for 2 consecutive weeks:
- Can allow indoor consumption up 25% occupancy, seated and spaced apart, outdoor consumption encouraged and masks mandated
- Reduced in gathering sizes at Reception Halls/Event Centers:
- Indoors, limited to 25% occupancy, masks required, up to 75 people o Outdoors, limited to 25% occupancy, masks required, up to 150 people, where social distancing is not possible
All private and public employers should consider maximizing the use of telework.
See below for Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department Modifications:
- All youth sports at the playgrounds are suspended beginning Wednesday, November 25 at 10:00 p.m. Activities will resume under the new guidelines on Monday, December 7, 2020. This includes Biddy and intramural basketball team tryouts, tennis, and rugby.
- The West Bank playground tackle football championships will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2020 as planned with modified times and locations to adhere to the new Phase 2 guidelines. Times and locations are TBD.
- All individuals, groups and organizations that have rented JPRD facilities, including Lafreniere Park, Parc de Families, LaSalle Park, and Bucktown Marina, through December 23, 2020 will be notified of the new Phase 2 guidelines and will be asked to provide a letter describing how their rental activity will adhere to the new Phase 2 guidelines.
- All Leisure Service activities are suspended beginning Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. Activities will resume under the new Phase 2 guidelines on Monday, December 7, 2020. This includes classes, Golden Age and Special Needs Programming.
CLICK HERE for more information about modified Phase Two from the Office of Governor John Bel Edwards.
CLICK HERE for more information about modified Phase Two from Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng.
For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.
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