Back on Track Indiana: Stage 2

BACK ON TRACK IN INDIANA

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced five stages to return the state to its "new normal" on Friday. Here is a look at the changes with the start of the next stage, for all counties except Marion, Cass and Lake, on Monday:

STAGE 1 (March 24 - May 4)

STAGE 2 (May 4 - May 23)

• Hoosiers 65 and older and those with high-risk health conditions should remain home.
• Face coverings recommended in public; continue to practice social distancing, hygiene
• Social gatherings expanded to 25 people
• Essential travel restriction lifted
• Remote work continued whenever possible

What opens on May 4

• Manufacturers not currently in operation
• Limited Bureau of Motor Vehicles branches
• Public libraries
• Retail and commercial businesses may operate at 50% capacity; shopping malls may operate at 50% capacity, with 25% in indoor common areas

What opens May 8

• Religious services may convene with specific guidelines

What opens May 11

• Personal services, such as hair salons, barbers, nail salons and tattoo parlors, by appointment only with operational limitations; employees must wear face coverings
• Restaurants and bars that serve food may open at 50% capacity with operational limitations; servers and kitchen must wear face coverings
• State offices will begin limited services
• Visitors to beaches, shorelines must adhere to social distancing

What remains closed

• Assisted living/nursing home facilities to visitors
• Bars and nightclubs
• Gyms, fitness centers, community centers
• Cultural, entertainment, sports venues and tourism (museums, zoos, festivals, sports arenas)
• Playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, amusement parks, water parks and social clubs
• Casino operations
• Community pools, both public and private
• Residential and day camps
• Campgrounds, except as permanent residence
• K-12 school buildings

STAGE 3 (May 24 - June 13)
STAGE 4 (June 14 - July 3)
STAGE 5 (July 4 and beyond)

NOTE: The state's road map is subject to change based on CDC guidance and other new information.
For more details on each of these stages, visit
backontrack.in.gov
Source: backontrack.in.gov

Heather Bremer | CNHI News Indiana