PURCHASE DISTRICT HEALTH DEPT. TO FACILITATE FREE WEBINAR VIA ZOOM FOR KENTUCKY BUSINESSES' PLAN TO RE-OPEN

On Tuesday, May 5, Kent Koster, Public Health Director with the Purchase District Health Department, will discuss the steps businesses can take now to be ready to reopen and answer general questions about the guidelines. The webinar, “How to Prepare Now for the Opening of Your Business” begins at 10 a.m.

Since the Purchase District Health Department serves Fulton County, an invitation is extended to local businesses to participate.

The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a webinar with the Purchase District Health Department for area businesses that have questions about preparing for the opening of their business.

Kent Koster, Public Health Director with the Purchase District Health Department, will discuss the steps businesses can take now to be ready to reopen and answer general questions about the guidelines.

The webinar, “How to Prepare Now for the Opening of Your Business” will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at 10 a.m.

The Zoom call is open to businesses throughout the region. To join the call, go to Zoom and enter Meeting ID: 921 9011 3675, or join audio only by calling 312-626-6799 and use the same Meeting ID.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has outlined a phased approach for reopening businesses in the state starting on May 11.

All individuals are required to wear masks. Businesses will need to meet guidelines for safety, including having the appropriate PPE and be ready for on-site health checks. The Governor has cautioned that in all cases businesses must adhere to the “10 Rules to Reopening” outlined by the state, along with any industry specific requirements.

Businesses opening on May 11 include manufacturing, construction, vehicle and vessel dealerships, professional services (at 50% of pre-outbreak capacity), pet grooming and boarding.

Retailers and houses of worship are allowed to open on May 20 and barbers, salons, cosmetology businesses and similar services on May 25.

For more information, go to paducahchamber.org, call the Chamber at 270-443-1746 or e-mail info@paducahchamber.org.