Phase 3 Reopening the Economy

The State has released Phase 3 of reopening the economy to be in effect on October 8.

Links with Details: GOVERNOR'S PHASE 3 PRESS RELEASE and LATEST RULES AND GUIDANCE

 Business changes in Phase 3 will include: 

• Increase from 50 percent to 75 percent capacity indoors – subject to COVID-19 safety requirements – for restaurants, personal services, hair salons, barber shops, and libraries;
• Outdoor event venues (e.g. amphitheaters, race tracks, etc.) will increase from 25 percent to 50 percent capacity with masks and social distancing requirements;
• Indoor performing arts venues will be able to open at 50 percent capacity with masks and social distancing requirements; and
• Bars and nightclubs will continue to remain closed.

In addition, Phase 3 also includes the following changes to the sizes of gatherings: