INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis will proceed to Phase 4 of its reopening plan on June 19.
Data from the Marion County Health Department revealed that the rate of transmission of COVID-19 seems to be slowing in the city, although it lags behind the rest of the state. As of June 15, Marion County reported 10,788 positive cases and 651 deaths. Over 68,000 people in the county have been tested.
In addition, individuals who want to be tested for COVID-19 can make an appointment to visit one of several locations offering free or reduced cost tests. There are 27 locations in Indianapolis available for testing. Visit coronavirus.in.gov for more information.
The June 19 move to Phase 4 includes the following changes:
• Bars and nightclubs may reopen at 50% capacity, adhering to social distance guidelines.
• Cultural, entertainment, and tourism sites may open at 50% capacity. This includes museums, zoos, aquariums, etc.
• Live music venues, movie theaters, bowling alleys, and similar facilities may reopen at 50% capacity, adhering to social distancing guidelines.
• Public access to government buildings is determined by entity. Masks are required in the City County Building and are strongly encouraged in other facilities. On Monday, June 15, the City-County Building partially opened for criminal court appearances and police services. On June 22, all other city and county agencies will be opened. Juvenile courts will open July 6, and traffic courts will be closed for the forseeable future.
• Professional office building employees may resume work at full capacity, with special dispensation for at-risk employees.
• Houses of worship can accommodate indoor service at 75% capacity, provided congregants maintain six feet of distance and wear a face covering to decrease the spread of the virus.
• Restaurants may serve at 75% total capacity.
• Shopping malls and retail can increase to 100% of capacity with continued social distancing.
• Campgrounds may open but on-site playground facilities must remain closed.
• Public gatherings are capped at 250 people.
Salons, spas, and tattoo parlors may continue to operate by appointment only, with mandatory face coverings for employees and patrons. Playgrounds must remain closed.
The City is also making available for free a series of window clings for restaurants, offices, and other businesses to display to encourage the use of face coverings. Window clings will be distributed through chambers of commerce and merchants associations. If individual business owners would like to request on directly, they can visit indy.gov/MNA to get connected with the appropriate Mayor’s Neighborhood Advocate.