Business Enforcement of COVID-19 Protocols

From the Delaware Division of Public Health:

Summary of Enforcement:

• Over 1,000 complaints in July
• Over 300 on-site compliance checks
• Increased presence in August
• Revisions to Executive Order may be coming for improved accountability

Compliance Checks:

• Face covering violations (staff or customers)
• Social distancing requirements
• No reservation or system to manage incoming guests
• Capacity
• PPE/hand washing/hand sanitizing
• Failure to have appropriate floor markings or counter/door signage

Actions Taken:

• Educational materials left at multiple establishments
• First visit – education and information
• Subsequent visits – fines, closure, reduced capacity
• Significant issues – immediate actions

100 sites have been visited with no violations!

If you have a COVID-19 business complaint, please send it to:  hspcontact@delaware.gov.