Several changes have been made this month regarding which businesses can stay open and which need to temporarily close due to Governor Mike DeWine’s orders.
All essential businesses are open and restaurants are open for carry-out only. Non-essential businesses are either temporarily closed or are under restricted hours.
Libraries
All Greene County public libraries are closed until April 6. Events through April 15 have been cancelled. According to Greene County Public Health, library materials are not responsible for the spread of the coronavirus.
All Mongomery County public libraries, including Dayton Metro Library, are closed until April 24.
Malls
The Mall at Fairfield Commons is closed until further notice.
The Greene Town Center’s restaurants are open for carry-out only and shops are either entirely closed or under restricted hours.
According to The Greene Town Center, the children’s play area is closed and near-future events have been cancelled.
The Dayton Mall is closed until further notice.
Parks
DeWine recently issued that all playgrounds and other outdoor recreational areas be closed with the exception of trails remaining open.
Five Rivers MetroParks’ trials remain open for the public but they insist that strangers practice social distancing of at least six feet. All playgrounds, camping facilities and bathrooms are closed until May 3.
Women’s Clinics
Both Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio and The Women’s Med Center of Dayton will remain open for essential procedures and operations.
According to Dayton Daily News, Planned Parenthood says abortions are essential procedures.
Food Banks
The Dayton Foodbank is under restricted hours until further notice. Every Monday and Friday, clients with their own transportation can visit the drive-thru pantry from 1-3 p.m.
Clients without their own transportation must set up an appointment in order to enter the building to ensure the safety of elderly clients.
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