Some Businesses Are Essential, Some Are Not, Who Should Stay Open?

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Vigo County Health Department is cracking down on businesses that remain open when they shouldn’t.

The department tells News 10 that Hobby Lobby and JoAnn Fabrics are not considered essential.

The department has given both stores the option of offering curbside service for customers.

Academy Sports Performance and PaceSetter Sports in Terre Haute can remain open.

Academy sells hunting gear and ammo that falls under essential items.

PaceSetter Sports sells medical equipment.

The department is working to inform local businesses on what’s considered essential and non-essential.

The health department says the businesses mentioned have all been compliant.

The Vigo County Health Department is working with local businesses to determine if they are considered essential.

Those that are open are being encouraged to practice social distancing and sanitize often.

Orders from the governor remain in effect until at least April 6 at midnight.