Here are the phases Gov. Cooper discussed:
PHASE 1
- Retailers and services will need to implement social distancing practices, cleaning and other protocols. Any businesses specifically closed by the executive order -- including bars and restaurants for dine-in service, nail and hair salons, gyms and movie theatres -- must stay closed.
- Gatherings limited to no more than 10 people
- Parks can open subject to gathering limits
- Face coverings recommended in public
- Restrictions remain in place for nursing homes and other congregate living settings
- Encourage continued teleworking
PHASE 2: about 2-3 weeks after Phase 1
- Lift Stay-at-Home order with strong encouragement for vulnerable populations to continue staying at home
- Allow limited opening of restaurants, bars and other businesses that can follow strict safety protocols (reduced capacity)
- Allow gathering at houses of worship and entertainment venues at reduced capacity
- Increase in number of people allowed at gatherings
- Face coverings recommended in public
- Open public playgrounds
- Continue rigorous restrictions on nursing homes and other congregate living settings
PHASE 3: about 4-6 weeks after Phase 2
- Lessen restrictions for vulnerable populations with encouragement to continue practicing physical distancing
- Allow increased capacity at restaurants, bars, other businesses, houses of worship and entertainment venues
- Further increase the number of people allowed at gatherings
- Continue rigorous restrictions on nursing homes and other congregate living settings
Cooper said the state would not move to a new phase until data shows it is safe to do so.
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