City of Chico and local businesses unsure when and how to re-open

As the coronavirus spreads, businesses remain closed.

When the time comes, how are city leaders and businesses planning on re-opening?

To learn if local governments have a plan in place to start reopening communities when the threat of disease dies down.

Action news now reporter brandon benitez is live in chico -- brandon, what do city leaders have in mind?

Haley, city leaders, local businesses, and local business organizations are looking for light at the end of the tunnel... but it's still a bit unclear and too early to fit a proper timetable into the equation... communities and businesses everywhere are hoping things get back to normal sooner rather than later -- but it's also important to keep up with the latest information... that's why city manager for the city of chico mark orme is focused on continuing educational efforts on public health safety... we look forward to having that conversation more ardently and more actively but right now we're still in that let's be cautious, let's do the right things, and let's encourage folks here locally to stay out home when they can and only come out for essential needs orme says he and other city leaders are relying on the knowledge and advice from healthcare professionals... when we get closer to that light at the end of the tunnel, more talks between the city and local businesses will take place... in chico, brandon benitez action news now coverage you can count on... nationwide -- the debate is mounting as to how -- and when --