Phase II Reopening Likely to Begin on Monday, June 22 – Here’s What It Would Look Like

Phase II Reopening Likely to Begin on Monday, June 22 – Here’s What It Would Look Like

By Larry Janezich

June 17, 2020

Mayor Bowser said today at her 11:00am briefing that if the metrics continue the downward trend, Phase II reopening could begin on Monday.  She will announce a decision on Friday and issue a Mayoral order then, if appropriate.  She warned that unfavorable metrics after the Phase II reopening could cause a dial-back.

Here’s what reopening under Phase II would look like:

Gatherings up to 50 people

Indoor dining at restaurants at 50% capacity

Gyms, health clubs, yoga studios, dance studios, and workout studios at at five patrons per 1,000 square feet and social distancing

Parks, playgrounds, courts and fields for casual play (no league sports)

Non-essential retail indoor shopping at 50% capacity

Personal Services such as nail salons, tanning salons and wax salons by appointment (no waiting inside the shop)

Churches and houses of worship – indoor serves for up to 100 or 50% capacity, whichever is less (no choirs, singing or shared items)

Department of Recreation swimming pools for swimming classes or instruction

Museums with limited capacity under specific guidelines TBA

Libraries at 50% capacity

Camps no more than 10 in cohort and with social distancing

Theaters, cinema, and entertainment venues remain closed, but may apply for a waiver

Colleges and universities after approval of a plan which must be submitted to the city for review

In addition, the DC government will continue to operate in a modified telework posture, but starting Tuesday, the Department of Motor Vehicles will be open for in person services.  Telework is still recommended for most businesses.

For additional information go here:  https://coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo