Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb says the state isn’t entering Stage 5 on July 4th.
Instead, Holcomb announced a new stage called “Stage 4.5”. This stage is scheduled to last from July 4th to July 17th.
The following restrictions will continue:
-social gatherings of up to 250 people are allowed and must abide by the CDC’s social distancing guidelines
-dining rooms and food services may continue operating at up to 75% capacity, as long as social distancing is observed
-bar seating in restaurants may continue operating at 50% capacity
-bars and nightclubs may continue operating 50% capacity as long as they adhere to social distancing guidelines
-movie theatres, bowling alleys, cultural, entertainment, and tourism sites (and like facilities) may continue operating at 50% capacity
-amusement parks, water parks, and similar facilities may continue operating at 50% capacity. Reservations are encouraged to limit the number of customers at any one time
-raceways may continue operating at 50% grandstand capacity
-fairs, festivals, and similar outdoor events may open beginning July 4th
-horse racing and county and state fair racing may begin with 50% spectator capacity
-youth camps may reopen
-K-12 school operations may begin the 2020-2021 academic year on July 1st. Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities may resume on July 6th
-outdoor visitation is required at assisted living facilities and nursing homes beginning July 4th and outdoor visitation may begin
-precautions are encouraged for hospital visitations
-Hoosiers 65 years and older and those with high-risk medical conditions should adhere to social distancing guidelines and remain cautious
-face coverings are strongly recommended
For more information about the “Back on Track Indiana” plan, visit backontrack.in.gov.
