Some neighbors are wondering if housekeepers should be sheltering in place or whether they’re considered an essential business during the coronavirus pandemic. They are considered essential, according to Sarah Evans at Dallas City Hall. Here’s the document from the city attorney released March 23. You may want to tough it out on your own; you may also want to continue to pay them their regular wages whether they work or not.

Read the entire amended shelter-in-place order here as well as updated FAQs. The city attorney’s March 23 document outlining the amended emergency order is here. For more information, visit this website.Â