Jacksonville FL — Beginning this Monday, the State of Florida will begin to take the next steps in reopening. Governor Ron DeSantis announced Friday that the state will move into what he calls a full phase one. With these next steps, gyms will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity with social distancing and proper cleaning measures in place.
“There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, we have a pathway back and this continues us on that journey.” DeSantis says.
In addition to the gyms reopening, restaurants and retailers will be able to operate at 50% capacity. Museums and libraries will be able to operate at half capacity as well.
DeSantis says movie theaters and bars will remain closed for now.
For short-term rentals, DeSantis says counties that want to open them have to provide a safety plan and have that plan approved by the state.
Florida’s Full Phase 1 begins Monday, May 18. All 67 counties may now begin re-opening as we continue to implement our #SafeSmartStepbyStep Plan for Florida’s Recovery. pic.twitter.com/bhX9dKiFwj
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 15, 2020
Who is pumped?!? Governor DeSantis announces that full Phase 1 starts Monday May 18th:
— City of Jacksonville (COJ) (@CityofJax) May 15, 2020
🏋️ Gyms can operate at 50% capacity - individuals must clean the equipment
📚Museums and Libraries can open at 50% capacity
🍔Restaurants and retail can have 50% capacity indoors pic.twitter.com/NYSxM30wgi