VIDEO: Should You Wear A Mask In The Car?

Author Micaela Figueroa

April 22nd, 2020 3:28 PM

Every time I leave the house I see people in their cars with their masks still on and makes me wonder: Should I wear one in the car too?

ABC Action News shares some really helpful tips from a medical professional for masks in the video below:

What’s open, what’s closed in Tampa Bay…

• Publix

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  Publix locations close at 8pm to give employees more time to sanitize the stores and restock shelves. A senior shopping hour is available Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 7.

• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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  The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino reopened May 21.

• Universal Orlando Resort

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  Parks open June 5 at reduced capacity. Guests must go through a temperature check and wear a face mask.
• Waffle House

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  Over 300 Waffle House locations nationwide are temporarily closing, including a handful in the Tampa Bay area. Most will remain open for takeout.

• City Of Tampa Parks

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  All Tampa parks, dog parks, beaches and year-round pools are open. Certain areas in the parks will remain closed and residents will be required to practice social distancing and gatherings of more than 10 people will not be prohibited.

• Disney Springs

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  The parks remain closed, but some retail stores and restaurants are open at Disney Springs.
• Panera Bread

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  The company has announced Panera Grocery, a new service where custmers can "purchase high-demand pantry items such as milk, bread and fresh produce alongside their favorite Panera soup, salad or sandwich." Panera Grocery is available at participating cafes nationwide.

• Bed Bath & Beyond

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• Local Malls

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  Most Tampa area malls are now reopened, although some stores have not reopened yet.
• Trader Joe’s

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  Stores are closing at 8pm instead of 9pm. Customers wait outside in a line to keep from overcrowding in the store.

• Walmart

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  Walmart stores are open.

• Armature Works

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  Grab a bite to eat at Armature Works
• Bars

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  Bars can reopen at 50% capacity indoors and full capacity outdoors.

• Target

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  Stores close at 9p daily. They are also reserving the first hour of shopping each Wednesday to support the elderly and people with underlying health concerns.

• Burger King

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  Dining areas are closed, but drive thru service is available.
• Dunkin

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  Dunkin says they’re limiting their service to drive-thru, carry out and delivery.

• Mall Stores

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  Sephora is among quite a few mall retailers that will close during the pandemic. Sephora says they will be closed. Abercrombie & Fitch, Macy's, Disney stores, Gap, J. Crew, Lush, Nike, Bath & Bodyworks, Nordstrom, REI, T-Mobile, and Ulta are all closed.

• Movie Theaters

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  Movie theaters can reopen at reduced capacity with social distancing in mind.
• Drive-In Movies

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  It's a blast from the past and with the current situation, drive-ins in Tampa, Dade City, Ruskin and Lakeland are thriving!

• Fast Food

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  Most fast food restaurants have returned to full operation, no longer just offering drive thru service.

• Starbucks

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  In store seating areas are closed, but take out and drive thru remain open.
• Busch Gardens

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  Reopening June 11. They'll be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to start.

• Chick-Fil-A

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  Dining areas are closed, but take out and drive thru are available.

• MOSI

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  MOSI, along with The Glazer Children’s Museum, Tampa Museum of Art, Henry B. Plant Museum and The Florida Aquarium are closed.
• Tampa Theatre

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  Tampa Theatre is doing "virtual screenings" until they can reopen.

• ZooTampa

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  They are open. Advance tickets & reservations are not required but are highly recommended to guarantee entry.

• Kennedy Space Center

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• Columbia Restaurants

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  Columbia Restaurant

• All American Gutter Protection

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  Location: 6708 Benjamin Rd. Ste 300, Tampa FL 33634
  
  Hours of Operation: under limited hours, M-F 9am-3pm; Saturday 11am-3pm
  
  Contact: Call them toll free (888) 323-8090; allamericangutterprotection.com
  
  

• Chad Beall Remodeling

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  Location: Tampa, Fl.
  
  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday from 8:00-4:30 PM.
  
  Contact: (813) 388-0609; chadbeallremodeling.com; email at chad@chadbeallremodeling.com
• Concrete Designs of Tampa Bay

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• DoorPro Entryways, Inc

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  Location: 8503 E Adamo Dr. Tampa, FL. 33619
  
  Hours of Operation: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday & 10am -2pm on Saturday
  
  Contact: 813-740-9400, dpeinc@yahoo.com or doorpro-entryways.com

• L.R.E. Ground Services, Inc.

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  Location: 1115 S. Main St. Brooksville, FL 34601
  
  Hours of Operation: Normal operating hours (7:30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday)
  
  Contact: 1-800-580-0229; lrefoundationrepair.com/
• Outdoor Lighting by Decorating Elves

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  Hours of Operation: M-F 8am-2pm
  
  Contact: Pinellas – 727-474-2628; Hillsborough – 813-278-8637; decoratingelves.com

• S&W Kitchens

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  Locations: 3215 S MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629 & 4930 Ridgemoor Blvd., Palm Harbor, FL 34685  
  
  Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm:  Saturday 10am - 2pm
  
  Contact: Tampa - 813.489.9372; Palm Harbor – 727-233-1270; sandwkitchens.com

• South Florida Water

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  Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday 9-5pm; Sat 9-12pm; Sunday closed.
  
  Contact: sflwater.com
• Affordable Roofing Systems Inc.

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  Location: 9511 N Trask St. Suite A., Tampa FL, 33624
  
  Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 8:00am- 4:30pm; Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
  
  Contact: (813)542-8462

• Shutter Professionals “Your Plantation Shutter Experts”

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  Location: 18746 Titus Rd Unit 2, Hudson, Fl 34667
  
  Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only (At this time due to the coronavirus outbreak). Free In Home estimates!
  
  Contact: 352-587-7107, shutterprofessionals.com, customerservice@shutterprofessionals.com

• And Services

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  Location: Multiple locations
  
  Hours of Operation: 24/7 Emergency services A/C; Plumbing; & Electric
  
  Contact: 888-990-2079
• ArcDesign

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  Location: 1701 Drew Street; Suite 6; Clearwater, FL
  
  Hours of Operation: Call or email for an appointment. 
  
  Contact: manager@arcdesign7.com; 727-446-8022

• #1 Advanced Water

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  Hours of Operation: Open; appointments available 7 days a week 
  
  Contact: 727-247-4878

• A Better Pool & Spa Service

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  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday 7a-7p
  
  Contact: (813) 927-0825
• Blue Ox Tree Service

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  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Sunday 24/7
  
  Contact: Call for appointment 727-485-5114

• Budget Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

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  Location: 6217 Anderson Rd. Tampa, FL 33634
  
  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday 7:30a to 5p
  
  Contact: 813-885-7999

• FloriFence LLC

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  Location: 4404 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL
  
  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday 8a to 5p
  
  Contact: 877-204-9569
• Park Place Garage

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  Location: 6655 55th Street N. Suite 220; Pinellas Park, FL 33781
  
  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday 9a to 5p; Saturday by appointment
  
  Contact: 727-528-7569

• Solar Solutions Inc.

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  Hours of Operation: Open; appointments available 7 days a week
  
  Contact: 813-774-5761

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Author Micaela Figueroa

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• Coronavirus
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