McDonald’s Virus Safety Order Extended in ‘Dog Diaper’ Case

A McDonald’s restaurant in Oakland, Calif., remains under a court order for its Covid-19 safety protocols even as it plans to reopen on Sunday.

Alameda County Judge Richard Seabold on Thursday kept in place a temporary restraining order blocking the restaurant from reopening unless the County Department of Environmental Health approved its plan. County inspectors granted approval July 6 pending employee training, which was completed two days later, according to court papers.

Seabold extended the temporary restraining order until Aug. 13, when he’ll weigh a preliminary injunction to impose 11 separate protective measures, including supplying masks and gloves, conducting temperature ...