Governor Ron DeSantis Rolls Out Phase 2:
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s move into Phase 2 of his Safe. Smart. Step-By-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery. Phase 2 applies to all counties in Florida except Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties beginning Friday, June 5, 2020. Please find details below:
Restaurants, Bars, Pubs
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Restaurants may allow bar-top seating with appropriate social distancing.
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Bars and pubs may operate at 50% capacity inside and full capacity outside with appropriate social distancing. Patrons may only receive service if seated.
Gyms
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Gyms may operate at full capacity with appropriate social distancing and frequent sanitation.
Retail
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Retail establishments may operate at full capacity with responsible social distancing and sanitation protocols.
Entertainment Businesses
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Entertainment businesses, including by not limited to movie theaters, concert houses, auditoriums, playhouses, bowling alleys and arcades, may operate at 50% capacity with appropriate social distancing and sanitation protocols.
Pari-Mutuel Facilities
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Pari-mutuel facilities may submit a request to open to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations.
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The request must include an endorsement from their county mayor or county administrator if there is no mayor.
Personal Services Businesses
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Personal services businesses, including but not limited to tattoo parlors, acupuncture establishments, tanning salons and massage establishments may operate while adhering to guidance from the Florida Department of Health.
Guidance
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Individuals over 65 or with underlying medical conditions are strongly encouraged to avoid crowds and take measures to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
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All individuals that work in long-term care facilities should be tested for COVID-19 on a routine basis.
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All persons in Florida are encouraged to avoid congregating in groups larger than 50.
