In an effort to combat what it calls a confusing patchwork of reopening guidance, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce debuted Wednesday an interactive map with state-specific information to help businesses navigate local rules and guidelines.
Why it matters: The chamber has urged federal, state and local officials to move to a more unified approach.
The map entries include information about employee screening, limits on crowd sizes, workplace requirements for personal protecting equipment, cleaning/sanitation procedures, plus sector-specific guidance for retail, restaurants, childcare and more.
Neil Bradley, the chamber's executive vice president and chief policy officer, told Axios in a phone interview that the current system is creating "total confusion" for employees, workers and customers.
He said the most successful reopenings have been with personal services where one can make an appointment, making it possible to limit the number of people in a location at one time.
But for a restaurant, for instance, "you can’t general enough revenue at 25% occupancy."
In some places, Bradley said, childcare restrictions have "limited the ability of working parents to come back."
