Local businesses take note: three strikes and you’re out for those of us who want to be able to shop safely during a pandemic.
After several months of avoiding in-person shopping, I’ve been trying to go into local stores to support them. The lowered COVID-19 numbers in our county had seem to indicate that we’re getting a clue about how to operate safely — namely by wearing face coverings and keeping physical distance. Many are no longer offering curbside service if they ever were.
In the past day and a half I have walked into three places of business only to find none of the staff wearing masks properly or even at all. This includes Pottery Barn, Santa Barbara Design Center, and Montecito Natural Foods.