Hogsett, city leaders provide next steps in reopening
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Marion County has started lifting restrictions and allowing businesses to begin reopening during the coronavirus pandemic.
On Wednesday morning, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Dr. Virgina Caine with the Marion County Public Health Department rolled out the next steps in the plan during an online news conference.
On Friday, Hogsett announced that places of worship can again begin holding indoor services at 50% capacity with proper social distancing observed. Also, beginning Friday, there is no cap on outdoor services. Masks are mandatory for indoor services but recommended for services held outside.
On Monday, restaurants can again begin serving customers indoors and continue outdoor service with capacity limits at 50%. Salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors can begin reopening Monday by appointment only, and employees must wear face masks. Gyms, fitness centers and pools can reopen Monday with a capacity of 50% and no contact sports.
Shopping malls and other nonessential retail shopping locations can reopen Monday to 75% capacity. However, common areas will be limited to 50% capacity.
However, while other places are being reopened, others will remain closed in Marion County: movie theaters, arcades, bowling alleys and bars.
The mayor also announced that the city has launched indy.gov/masks, where free, washable face masks can be requested.
Watch the entire news conference on WISH-TV’s Facebook page.