Florence businesses close over coronavirus concerns

Here's what to know.

As soon as it's safe.

Our team coverage starts with kezi nine news reporter connor mccarthy who is live in florence -- and connor two of the businesses are planning on opening back up here soon?

That's right renee-- just this afternoon i learned nosh here in the old town district will be opening back up.

I also learned who-key-lau just up the street will be opening back up next wednesday for take out only.

Again... they have not had any positive cases.

Wednesday we told you about two dutch bros employees on 20th street who tested positive for covid-19 on tuesday.

I stopped by the stand today and it's still close.

Since then, who- key-lau, lovejoys, and nosh all shut down because of their own coronavirus scares.

The owner of nosh says all small businesses in the area are strictly following guidlines so theh can stay open.

There only a handful of us, it is a small kitchen we do all wear masks very faithfully.

Some of us masks and shields.

But if somebody tests positive wee in contact with each other even for wearing masks it the smart thing to do and the right thing to do.

Sneddon says that small businesses need to help take the lead and keep employees and their community they serve safe.

Matt and renee-- i looked at the total numbers of cases for florence and the city has the highest amount of cases outside of the metro area at 15.

Live in florence connor mccarthy