Here's a quick summary from the Governor's office on what's reopening with Phase 2 in Florida.
RESTAURANTS may continue operating at 50% indoor seating capacity and full capacity outdoors with appropriate social distancing. Restaurants may allow bar-top seating.
BARS, PUBS AND TAVERNS may operate at 50 percent seating capacity inside and full capacity outside with appropriate social distancing. Patrons may only receive service if seated.
GYMS may operate at full capacity with appropriate social distancing and frequent sanitization.
MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES may operate at full capacity if permitted by local governments.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS VENUES may remain open and continue operating for games, events, competitions and training.
RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS may operate at full capacity with appropriate social distancing and sanitization protocols.
ORGANIZED YOUTH ACTIVITIES, including youth sports teams and leagues, youth clubs and programs and childcare, may operate. Summer camps and youth recreation camps may also operate. (See Executive Order 20- 131 for additional information).
AMUSEMENT PARKS may re-open if they submit a re-opening plan to the State. The plan must have already received approval from the county.
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. Additional guidance regarding personal care services is available on the Florida Department of Health website.
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES, including but not limited to movie theaters, concert houses, auditoriums, playhouses, bowling alleys and arcades may operate at 50 percent capacity with appropriate social distancing and sanitization protocols. ü HOSPITALS may continue to conduct elective surgeries provided they have adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and abide by safety protocols.
LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES are required to transfer residents that have tested positive for COVID-19 if the facility is not equipped for appropriate care. When Department of Health testing takes place at a facility, all facility staff members are required to submit to COVID testing as well.
COUNTIES MAY SEEK APPROVAL TO OPERATE VACATION RENTALS by submitting a written request and a county vacation rental safety plan to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
PARI-MUTUEL FACILITIES may seek to operate with a written request from the County Mayor, or if no mayor, the county administrator. The request should be submitted to DBPR for approval. Effective May 18, 2020, all Florida counties were permitted to enter Full Phase 1 of the Governor’s Safe. Smart. Stepby-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery.
HOSPITALS may continue to conduct elective surgeries provided they have adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and abide by safety protocols.
HOSPITALS are required to test all individuals for COVID-19 before being discharged to long-term care facilities. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach may seek approval to enter Phase 2 with a written request from the County Mayor, or if no mayor, the County Administrator.
BARBER SHOPS AND COSMETOLOGY SALONS (hair and nails) may continue operating while adhering to safety protocols. Additional guidance for barber shops and cosmetology salons is available on the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website.
INDIVIDUALS OVER 65 OR WITH UNDERLYING MEDICAL CONDITIONS are strongly encouraged to avoid crowds and take measures to limit their risk of exposure to COVID-19.
ALL PERSONS in Florida are encouraged to avoid congregating in groups larger than 50.