A return to normalcy begins in Indiana on Monday. But Governor Eric Holcomb has emphasized that the transition will be gradual. The governor’s office has developed a five-stage plan for getting Indiana back on track. Stage 2 begins Monday, May 4 with the final stage of complete reopening targeted for July 4. In between, various aspects of daily life will gradually open up. Here is a breakdown of the Back on Track Indiana Plan:

 

Stage 2: May 4-May 22

 

Restaurants     50% capacity

Bars/Entertainment     Closed

Retail Shopping          50% capacity

Office Work    Remote work recommended

Manufacturing/Construction   Fully open

Travel  Limited, but no essential travel ban

Religious Services       Fully open May 8 with proper social distancing

Gyms   Closed

Social Gatherings        25 people

 

Stage 3: May 23-June 12

 

Restaurants     75% capacity

Bars/Entertainment     Closed

Retail Shopping          75% capacity

Office Work    Remote work recommended

Social Gatherings        100 people

 

 

Stage 4: June 13-July 3

 

Restaurants     75% capacity

Bars/Entertainment     50% capacity

Social Gatherings        250 people

 

Stage 5: July 4

 

Everything fully open, with social distancing precautions

 

Three counties—Marian, Cass, and Lake—will begin Stage 2 a week later due to the severity of COVID-19 outbreaks there. Even when various activities open up completely, social distancing precautions should still be taken. Dates and particular guidelines are subject to change depending on the progress of slowing spread of the virus.

More information on the Back on Track Indiana Plan can be found at backontrack.in.gov.