ByRay Rivera | April 6, 2020 at 2:51 PM EDT - Updated April 6 at 4:57 PM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Gov. Henry McMaster has ordered South Carolinians to either remain at home or work.
Additionally, the order states citizens may only go out if youāre visiting family, exercising or getting essential goods or services.
āAs we have said before ā when the science, data, facts and experts determine itās time to take action, it would be taken. Itās time,ā said Gov. Henry McMaster. āTaking this measure now will hopefully slow the future rise in infections and the virusā toll on our stateās economy.ā
The governorās order goes into effect Tuesday, April 7 at 5:00 PM.
āAs indicated in the executive order, permitted travel includes commuting for work, visiting family, and obtaining essential goods or services,ā state government officials said. The order will not impact any individualās ability to exercise outdoors or go for a walk as a family, but everyone should act responsibly and practice social distancing and proper personal hygiene."
The governor has also ordered that all retail business still operating limit customer activity by only allowing five customers per 1000 square feet or 20% of their posted capacity in a store, whichever is less.
Heās continuing to update the public in a press conference which you can watch above.
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