Campgrounds will reopen this week and horse racing can resume without spectators under the phased-in Responsible RestartOhio plan.
Here are re-openings planned:
- Campgrounds can reopen May 21, with proper safety protocols in place.
- Horse racing resumes May 22; spectators prohibited. Casinos and racinos are not included in this.
- Community pools can reopen May 26. Water parks and amusement parks are not included in this, said Husted, who cited a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that concluded there is no evidence COVID-19 can spread to people through water in pools, hot tubs, spas or water play areas.
- Gyms and fitness centers can reopen May 26, as well as low-contact or non-contact sports.
- BMVs across the state open May 26. You should physically visit BMV locations only for services not offered online, such as registering a vehicle, scheduling a driving test or paying license reinstatement fees.
- Summer day camps resume on May 31. Protocols will be released sometime today.
- Daycare facilities restart May 31 with fewer children in classrooms and intensified hand washing.
Many restaurants reopened over the weekend for patio-only seating.
In Fairborn, the city blocked parking spots on a main street to accommodate diners.
Elsa’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina in Kettering had workers space out tables to meet the distance regulations implemented by the state.
Other restaurants decided not to open for various reasons
“I’m not really judging anyone,” Thai 9 General Manager Anuntaya Kaipet said. “For us, like I said, the priority is to make sure everyone is safe.”
Full inside restaurant seating is to resume May 21 under Gov. Mike DeWine’s plan. Campgrounds can reopen this week and horse racing without spectators can also resume.
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There have been 270,041 people tested for coronavirus in Ohio. In the state, 4,413 cases are health care workers, which is 16 percent of the cases.
It is important to note the number of confirmed cases is not a true reflection of actual cases in the state because of the limited amount of testing available. The hope is that the number of cases will be more accurate because of the expansion of the testing standards.
The governor will not meet with reporters at a briefing today.
The Stay-Safe-Ohio order will be superseded as new developments occur during the month, so DeWine is warning everyone not to wed themselves to May 29, when the order is to expire.