Bars, breweries and other businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages were given the green light Friday to reopen some outdoor services in Ventura County. The order issued by the county’s health officer, Robert Levin, eased restrictions given July 2 that shut down operations at local facilities without restaurant permits. The county’s new order — which went into effect Thursday but wasn’t announced until the following day — allows bars, pubs and breweries to open outdoor services if they serve meals as well. Officials also said that wineries and wine tasting rooms could open outdoor operations even if they didn’t serve food. The order also states that facilities must be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.AdvertisementAs of Monday, the county had reported 5,192 cases and 57 coronavirus-related deaths.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 20, 2020 20:37 UTC