Most Of Florida Will Begin Reopening Next Week

Governor DeSantis announced Florida's phase one reopening plan, effective next Monday. The plan includes reopening restaurants and retailers at 25% capacity indoors, allowing outdoor dining with tables six feet apart, and resuming non-urgent surgeries with adequate protective equipment. Movie theaters, gyms, and bars will remain closed, and schools will continue online classes. Residents are encouraged to practice social distancing, wear masks, and avoid large gatherings. Miami Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties are excluded from phase one due to high COVID-19 cases but are expected to join soon.

What is the main goal of Florida's phase one reopening plan?

• To increase indoor capacity to 100%

• To gradually and safely reopen the state

• To immediately return to normal operations

• To close all businesses indefinitely

What is the maximum indoor capacity allowed for restaurants and retailers under the new guidelines?

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

What condition must be met for non-urgent surgeries to resume?

• All patients must test negative for COVID-19

• Surgeries must be performed outdoors

• Facilities must have enough protective equipment

• Only emergency surgeries are allowed

Which counties are not included in Florida's phase one reopening plan?

• Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Key West

• Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Naples

• Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville

• Miami Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach

What are residents encouraged to do to prevent the spread of COVID-19?

• Avoid wearing masks

• Travel frequently

• Attend large gatherings

• Continue practicing social distancing