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Local businesses help stop the spread of illnesses through safety standards outlined by the CDC, Ohio Department of Health, and the Kent City Health Department by ensuring the safety of their customers and their employees while allowing patrons to enjoy all Kent has to offer.

Kent SAFER Businesses 

Businesses practice SAFER actions by assuring their employees comply with the following criteria: 

Always clean hands

Always clean hands.

Employees will clean their hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds or alcohol hand rub. 

Face masks required


Face masks. 

Recommend face coverings be worn by employees with possible symptoms or exposures of illness. 

Employees clean and sanitize


Employees clean and sanitize. 

Surfaces and equipment will be regularly cleaned and disinfected.



Regularly monitor health


Regularly monitor health. 

Employees self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19.

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