State of Florida - Full Phase 1

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The State of Florida kicked off its phased-in approach May 4th by allowing restaurants, stores, and malls to open up on a limited basis. This past week barbershops and hairstylists were permitted to re-open their businesses. On Friday, the Governor announced the expanded plans for Phase One that takes effect Monday, May 18th.

RESTAURANTS & FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

  • May increase indoor capacity to 50% with proper social distancing Outdoor seating encouraged

RETAIL

  • May operate up to 50% capacity indoors

MUSEUMS & LIBRARIES

  • May operate up to 50% capacity if permitted by local governments

GYMS & FITNESS CENTERS

  • May operate up to 50% capacity Self-sanitize machines and surfaces after use

AMUSEMENT PARKS

  • May submit a re-opening plan to the State

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS VENUES

  • Professional sports teams are welcome in Florida

  • Professional sports venues may open and operate for games, events and training

VACATION RENTALS

  • Counties may seek approval to operate vacation rentals by submitting a written request and county vacation rental safety plan to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

ELECTIVE SURGERIES

  • Elective surgeries may continue if a facility has adequate PPE, hospital bed surge capacity and works with the local community to prevent and/or contain outbreaks in long-term care facilities

BARBER SHOPS & SALONS

  • Barber shops, hair salons and nail salons may operate while adhering to safety protocols effective May 11

SCHOOLS

  • Students continue with distance learning

LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES

  • Visitation in long-term facilities prohibited for COVID-19 Hospitals required to test all individuals before discharge to long-term care facilities

  • Long-term care facilities required to transfer COVID-19 positive residents if the facility is not equipped for appropriate care