Republic NOLA shut down by COVID task force
The City of New Orleans issued a cease-and-desist order on March 1 for the immediate shutdown of the Republic NOLA bar (828 S. Peters St.) in the Warehouse District by the COVID-19 task force members with the Department of Public Works.
According to Winston Reid, Deputy Director of Code Enforcement, Republic NOLA was found non-compliant with the modified Phase Two guidelines, which went into effect on Friday, Feb. 26, at 9 a.m., which allow for indoor seating at 25-percent capacity at bars and restaurants. More than 250 patrons were gathered inside the establishment on Sunday, Feb. 28, at approximately 12:15 a.m., and most attendees reportedly failed to wear facial coverings. In addition, bartenders were found serving alcohol past the 11 p.m. curfew.
Republic NOLA ordered to shutdown; added to growing list of non-compliant businesses Republic NOLA (Source: Google Maps) By Mykal Vincent | March 1, 2021 at 7:17 PM CST - Updated March 2 at 6:07 AM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Republic NOLA has been ordered to shut down immediately by New Orleans COVID-19 task force members.
According to the Director of Code Enforcement, more than 250 people were inside the establishment on Sun., Feb. 28 at around 12:15 a.m., most people “reportedly failed to wear facial coverings,” and bartenders were serving alcohol past the 11 p.m. curfew.
Modified Phase Two guidelines went into effect at 6 a.m. on Fri., Feb. 26. Under the new eased guidelines, indoor gathering sizes have increased to 75 people and outdoor gatherings have increased to 150 people with limits at tables now up to 15.