Large swaths of San Marcos' business community are coming to a halt in the wake of COVID-19.
Many eateries and entertainment venues in San Marcos were already making adjustments to hours, in-house dining and sanitation procedures in response to COVID-19. But effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday, bars in the area will have to close, according to a directive from the San Marcos City Council during a special emergency meeting held at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Restaurants are exempt but will have to limit the number of people in the restaurant to no more than 10 and are allowed to offer takeout and curbside pickup. Violating the rule will result in a class c misdemeanor, according to the city.
“To our entire Zelicks community, as of today we have decided to close Zelicks until at least April 2,” Zelicks announced on its Facebook Tuesday morning, before the city issued a directive. “The decision to close is not an easy one and it will certainly impact many individuals' lives. This includes those of you who continuously frequent and support us, but most importantly our staff who depend on this job to make a living. Current conditions within our community, and on a grandeur (grander) scale simply do not provide the correct environment for us to operate. It is our duty to help take the correct action and help protect all walks of life. We are thinking of every person, young, old, ill and the healthy at this time. Please help do your part and stay home. If you have to go out, do it sparingly and be safe.”
