Brownwood News – In a news conference Monday afternoon at the State Capitol, Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined a plan to open Texas in phases, starting with some businesses this Friday, May 1st, but with limited capacity. He is lifting his “stay at home” order on April 30.
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Opening Friday, May 1: Retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and malls. They will only be allowed to operate at 25% capacity in Phase 1. Museums and libraries will also be allowed to open at 25% capacity, but hands-on exhibits must remain closed.
Abbott’s order supersedes local orders saying those businesses must remain closed. Businesses can, however, stay closed if they wish.
After a two-week period, if there is no spike in cases of the novel coronavirus, other businesses can begin to open, Abbott said.
If COVID-19 doesn’t spread, retail stores and other businesses can increase occupancy to 50%.
Closed for a little longer: Barbershops, hair salons, bars and gyms until mid-May.
More on this story as details are released.