On March 26, 2020, Hillsborough County issued an order directing
citizens to stay at home as much as possible during the continued
COVID-19 crisis. The Safer-At-Home Order will go into effect at
10:00 p.m. on March 27, 2020, and will continue on a daily basis
until it expires or is rescinded. Currently, the Order does not
state when it expires.
Under the order, Hillsborough County residents are encouraged to
stay at home, but may travel outside the home to engage in
essential activities. Non-essential activities are also allowed as
long as social distancing and other CDC requirements are followed.
Businesses providing essential services, as well as other
businesses that are able to maintain the physical distancing
requirement of six feet, may remain open. Businesses allowed to
remain open must ensure employees adhere to social distancing and
other health care guidelines, as established by the Florida
Department of Health.
