(Indianapolis, IN) - COVID-19 restrictions in Indiana will loosen even further on Friday, June 12th.

Under Phase 4 of the Governor’s five phases economic reopening plan, social gatherings of up to 250 people will be allowed under social distancing guidelines. Retail stores and malls can open at full capacity and dining room service capacity increases to 75 percent.

Other loosened restrictions include bars opening at 50 percent capacity and businesses like zoos, bowling alleys, and movie theatres opening at 50 percent capacity. Casinos reopen on Monday, June 15th operating under CDC guidelines.

Indiana State Health Commissioner Kristina Box said people should continue to practice safety precautions like social distancing and using hand sanitizer despite the restrictions being further loosened because of the continued threat of the virus.