Coronavirus updates: Florida enters Phase 2 reopening today; Here’s what that means

NORTHEAST FLORIDA, SOUTHEAST GEORGIA — More than 58,000 people in Florida and 47,000 people in Georgia have been infected with COVID-19, and the number of deaths from the outbreak continues to rise. Officials are attempting to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

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NOTE: As new information related to the coronavirus comes in regarding Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, we will update this story. Please read the entire article for the latest information for June 5.

Phase 2 reopening in Florida begins today in most counties

June 5, 4:55 a.m.: Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is now moving into phase 2 of reopening today, excluding Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Here’s what phase 2 of reopening includes:

• Restaurants may allow bar-top seating with appropriate social distancing
• Bars and pubs may operate at 50 percent capacity inside and full capacity outside with appropriate social distancing. Patrons may only receive service if seated.
• Retail establishments may operate at full capacity with responsible social distancing and sanitization protocols.
• Gyms may operate at full capacity with appropriate social distancing and frequent sanitization.
• 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 sanitzation protocols.
• Pari-mutuel facilities may submit a request to open to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The request must include an endorsement from their county mayor or county administrator if there is no mayor.
• 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.

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