Friends,

 

Big news! Governor Holcomb just announced that because of Hoosiers’ continued good work social distancing and practicing good hygiene – we’re moving into Stage 4 of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track Plan two days early!

 

Stage 4 of this phased reopening officially begins on Friday, June 12 at 12:01 a.m.!

 

And what does this mean for Hoosiers?

• Social gatherings can include up to 250 Hoosiers
• Restaurants can operate at 75% capacity (with social distancing)
• Bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, bowling alleys, amusement parks, water parks, and entertainment and tourism sites can open at 50% capacity
• Retail stores and malls can operate at full capacity
• Community recreational games, leagues and tournaments may resume
• Racing venues may open at 50% capacity
• Charity gaming and casinos may open on June 15
• Playgrounds may reopen
• State government buildings are open by appointment

Why is this possible?

 

We’re seeing a statewide decline in the Hoosiers hospitalized with COVID-19, we’re seeing ICU and ventilator capacity remain strong, we’ve got more than 200 testing sites available statewide, and we can effectively contact trace COVID-19 cases to contain the spread.

 

Now – in order to keep Indiana on track to reach Stage 5 in July, we’re going to need you to continue your great work as we go into Stage 4. That means continuing to social distance and wearing a facemask when you go out, and it means frequently washing your hands and using hand sanitizer.

 

Yesterday, Governor Holcomb made it clear that this major benchmark is a credit to you – ranging from our healthcare heroes to our everyday Hoosiers doing the right thing to protect our most vulnerable friends, family and neighbors.

 

Now let’s keep it up as we launch Phase 4 on Friday!

 

#BackonTrack,
-Your Holcomb Crew