Governor sets reopening dates for retail, entertainment facilities

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine announced additional reopening dates for certain retail, entertainment, consumer and recreation facilities in Ohio if those facilities follow current state health and safety restrictions.

“Ohioans are able to do two things at once. We can continue to limit the spread of COVID-19 while we safely reopen our economy,” said DeWine. “It is up to each of us to do what we can to keep each other safe and choose to keep six feet of social distance, wear masks, and maintain good hand hygiene.”

“The threat of COVID-19 remains and while it’s our responsibility to keep each other safe, business owners and employees should do their part to ensure customers visit safely, by cleaning and sanitizing surfaces regularly,” he added.

Day camps and residential camps may now open at any time.

Entertainment venues listed below could open beginning June 10 if they are able to follow Retail, Consumer, Service & Entertainment Guidelines and other applicable additional guidance:

• Aquariums

• Art galleries

• Country clubs

• Ice skating rinks

• Indoor family entertainment centers

• Indoor sports facilities

• Laser tag facilities

• Movie theaters (indoor)

• Museums

• Playgrounds (outdoor)

• Public recreation centers

• Roller skating rinks

• Social clubs

• Trampoline parks

• Zoos

Additionally, the following sectors are permitted to reopen on June 19:

• Casinos

• Racinos

• Amusement parks

• Water parks

DeWine also authorized the Memorial Golf Tournament to be held from July 13-19.

“In all of these cases, these sectors have come up with plans that reduce the number of people, provide for sanitation, and in some cases, provide for one-way traffic,” said DeWine. “They are elaborate plans that we believe are consistent with protecting the public.”

Health orders will be posted on www.coronavirus.ohio.gov when available.

Additional information and sector specific operating requirements can be found on the Responsible RestartOhio page www.coronavirus.ohio.gov/ResponsibleRestartOhio.

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