One of the big headlines coming out of Governor Andy Beshear’s press conference on Wednesday was the announcement of openings that can take place under the first phase of re-opening in Kentucky.
The phase will begin on May 11th and will start with…
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Vehicle or vessel dealerships
- Profession services at 50%
- Horse racing with no fans
- Dog grooming/boarding
On May 20th…
- Retail
- Houses of worship
Then on May 25th…
- Ten person social gatherings
- Barbers, salons, cosmetology businesses, and similar services
Phase 2 will include restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, campgrounds, and some youth sports. Public pools will not be a part of Phase 1 or Phase 2. Summer camps and day cares are also not in phase 1.
The guidelines for these places that can reopen are…
- The continuation of telework where possible
- Phased return to work
- Onsite temperature/health checks
- Universal masks and other necessary PPE
- Close common areas
- Enforce social distancing
- Limit face-to-face meetings
- Sanitizer/hand wash stations
- Special accommodations
- Testing plan
The Governor also gave an update on new cases and the numbers of tests, hospitalizations, and recoveries from COVID-19…
Ten additional deaths were also reported by Beshear on Wednesday bringing the death toll to 235.
