Florida Full Phase 1 Regulations in Effect May, 18, 2020

As a public service, the Suncoast Post is sharing Full Phase 1 Regulations for the state of Florida that go into effect on Monday, May 18, 2020.

Restaurants & Food Establishments

• May increase indoor capacity to 50% with proper social distancing
• Outdoor seating encouraged

Retail

• May operate up to 50% capacity indoor

Museums & Libraries

• May operate up to 50% capacity if permitted by local governments

Gyms & Fitness Centers

• May operate up to 50% capacity
• Self-sanitize machines and surfaces after use

Amusement Parks

• May submit re-opening plan to the State

Professional Sports Venues

• Professional sports teams are welcome in Florida
• Professional sports venues may open and operate for games, events and training

Vacation Rentals

• Counties may seek approval to operate vacation rentals by submitting a written request and county vacation rental safety plan to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Elective Surgeries

• Elective surgeries may continue if a facility has adequate PPE, hospital bed surge capacity and works with the local community to prevent and/or contain outbreaks in long-term care facilities

Barber Shops & Salons

• Barber shops, hair salons and nail salons may operate while adhering to safety protocols effective May 11

Schools

• Students continue with distance learning

Long-Term Care Facilities

• Visitation in long-term facilities prohibited for COVID-19
• Hospitals required to test all individual before discharge to long-term care facilities
• Long-term care facilities required to transfer COVID-19 positive residents if the facility is not equipped for appropriate care

Safe. Smart. Step-By-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery.

Top photo from flgov.com.