Governor Gavin Newsom has asked California residents to stay at home, and all non-essential businesses to close. Many residents wonder who is affected by the stay-at-home order, and who is not. Managing editor Tami Roleff has some information about businesses that are considered essential…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a division of the Department of Homeland Security, has identified workers who are considered essential and should continue reporting to work. The industries they support include healthcare, telecommunications, information technology, defense, food and agriculture, transportation, energy, water, law enforcement, public works, banks, the military, and media. However, the CISA advises workers to work remotely whenever possible. If workers can’t work remotely, businesses should try to shift work hours and days and use social distancing. A link to more information can be found below.
