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Gov. DeSantis announces 64 Florida counties entering Phase 2 of the reopening plan

On Wednesday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 64 “Phase One” Florida counties will be entering Phase 2 of the reopening plan effective Friday, June 5, 2020. What that means […]

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On Wednesday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 64 “Phase One” Florida counties will be entering Phase 2 of the reopening plan effective Friday, June 5, 2020.

What that means specifically:

Restaurants can resume bar seating service with appropriate social distancing
Bars and pubs may operate at 50% capacity inside and full capacity outside
Movie theaters and concert halls can operate at 50% capacity
Gyms and stores can be at full capacity
Gatherings can be up to 50 people.

https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSantis/status/1268221400986329088

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