Businesses That Are Open In Alexandria During COVID-19 Emergency

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020Carlyle Towers11 Comments

Business owners throughout Alexandria are adjusting to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s executive order announced March 23 that mandates strict guidelines during the state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market Square stands empty on March 21, a Saturday morning that is usually bustling with Farmers Market vendors

According to the Alexandria Gazette Packet, “These businesses may remain open during normal hours but are required to practice social distancing as much as possible and implement enhanced sanitization procedures

Grocery stores, pharmacies and other retailers that sell food and beverage products or pharmacy products, including dollar stores and department stores with grocery or pharmacy operations;
Medical, laboratory and vision supply retailers;
Electronic retailers that sell or service cell phones, computers, tablets, and other communications technology;
Automotive parts, accessories and tire retailers as well as automotive repair facilities;
Home improvement, hardware, building material, and building supply retailers;
Lawn and garden equipment retailers;
Beer, wine and liquor stores;
Retail functions of gas stations and convenience stores;
Retail located within healthcare facilities;
Banks and other financial institutions with retail functions;
Pet stores and feed stores;
Printing and office supply stores; and
Laundromats and dry cleaners.”