What does a shelter-in-place order actually look like? - Boston.com

As already implemented in the Bay Area, the order generally requires residents to stay home and businesses to close, but includes a number of exceptions for what’s considered “essential” needs and services. Those at “high risk of severe illness from COVID-19” are “urged” to only leave their homes for medical care.

For most individuals, that means you can still leave the house to get food, whether it be from a supermarket, a corner store, or a restaurant or cafe for takeout (they also are allowed to deliver).

Residents can also leave to go to the doctor (CALL FIRST TO SEE WHAT SCREENING PROCESS THEY HAVE IN PLACE) or pick up medicine to go outside to walk, run, bike, or hike — as long as they stay at least six feet away from other people.

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