Phase one reopening of Louisiana will go into effect Friday

FOLLOW THE REOPENING GUIDELINES SET FORWARD BY THE WHITE HOUSE. CHRISTINA: MORGAN LINZ IS JOINING US IN THE CBD. WHAT WILL REOPEN ON FRIDAY? PEOPLE HAVE TO GET USED TO A NEW NORMAL. THAT IS THE MESSAGE WE HEARD CLEARLY FROM THE GOVERNOR. HE SAYS JUST BECAUSE THE PROCESS IS STARTING THAT DOES NOT MEAN THIS IS A MISSION ACCOMPLISHED SITUATION. HE SAYS IT IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. ON FRIDAY SEVERAL BUSINESSES CAN REOPEN BUT A 25% CAPACITY. THAT INCLUDE GYMS, BARBERSHOPS AND HAIR AND NAIL SALONS AND THEATERS. RACETRACKS WITHOUT SPECTATORS, MUSEUMS AND ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS WITH RESTRICTIONS AN BARS THAT ALSO SERVE FOOD. ALL EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO -- WEAR MASKS. I DO BELIEVE WE ARE STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE WITH THIS PLAN. THAT BALANCE IS BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH ON THE ONE HAND AND PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY, AND RE-ENGAGING MORE OF OUR ECONOMY, GETTING MORE BUSINESSES OPENING. EMPLOYEES BACK TO WORK. CUSTOMERS IN OUR STORES AND RESTAURANTS. AND SO FORTH. TODAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE SOMEONE ASKED THE GOVERNOR, THEY SAID CAN YOU TALK ABOUT PHASE TWO? HE SAYS IT IS TOO EARLY. THE RULES FOR PHASE ONE WILL BE

Gov. John Bel Edwards is loosening restrictions this weekend on churches, restaurants, salons and gyms. The Democratic governor announced Monday that he's moving the state away from a "stay-at-home" position he enacted in late March. The new regulations take effect Friday and are largely in line with the first phase of reopening as envisioned under the White House guidelines provided to states. Businesses allowed to open will be limited to one-quarter of their previous capacity, and employees working around customers will have to wear masks. Restaurants will be able to reopen inside seating and table service, but at the 25% capacity level. Tattoo parlors, spas, amusement parks and children's museums will remain closed.The proclamation will be issued Thursday and in place for 21 days. The next update on guidelines is expected June 1.

BATON ROUGE, La. —

Gov. John Bel Edwards is loosening restrictions this weekend on churches, restaurants, salons and gyms.

The Democratic governor announced Monday that he's moving the state away from a "stay-at-home" position he enacted in late March.

The new regulations take effect Friday and are largely in line with the first phase of reopening as envisioned under the White House guidelines provided to states.

These are business that can be open on May 15 in Louisiana, at lower occupancy and with strict social distancing and sanitation. pic.twitter.com/uXMpaciJ2p
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Businesses allowed to open will be limited to one-quarter of their previous capacity, and employees working around customers will have to wear masks.

Restaurants will be able to reopen inside seating and table service, but at the 25% capacity level.

Tattoo parlors, spas, amusement parks and children's museums will remain closed.

The proclamation will be issued Thursday and in place for 21 days. The next update on guidelines is expected June 1.

Phase one reopening of Louisiana will go into effect Friday

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