Gov. Beshear: Many Businesses Can Increase Capacity To 60 Percent

Eighteen industries have made the list.

(Frankfort, Ky.) – COVID-19 cases have declined seven straight weeks in Kentucky.

In light of the improved number, Governor Andy Beshear announced Monday that 18 industries can increase capacity to 60 percent.

“Today, we have more good news than at any time in the pandemic. We’ve never seen what we are seeing now in terms of a downward trend. Previously, we had experienced only three consecutive weeks of declining cases,” said Gov. Beshear. “COVID hospitalizations, ICU admittance and those needing a ventilator have either decreased or stabilized. This capacity increase is an initial step where we will watch and see to ensure we don’t see a corresponding increase in cases.”

Industries that can increase capacity to 60 percent are:

  • Indoor auctions
  • Barbershops/cosmetology/hair salons
  • Bars and restaurants
  • Bowling alleys
  • Indoor educational and cultural activities
  • Fitness centers
  • Funeral and memorial services
  • Government offices/agencies
  • Massage therapy
  • Movie theaters
  • Nail salons
  • Office-based businesses
  • Places of worship (recommendation)
  • Retail
  • Tanning salons
  • Tattoo parlors
  • Vehicle and vessel dealerships
  • Venues and event spaces

The governor also announced the first Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses will be arriving in the state this week and delivered to independent pharmacies.

Phase 1C of the state’s vaccination rollout plan started this week. Anyone age 60 or older, anyone age 16 or older with CDC highest risk C19 risk conditions, and all essential workers are eligible to receive the vaccine.

For more information, visit kycovid19.ky.gov - Kentucky COVID Vaccine (egov.com).

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