INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County adjusted capacity requirements and pursued a more aggressive approach to contain the spread of COVID-19 as of July 24.
• Bars and nightclubs that were not permitted to be open in Stage 1-3 of the State’s reopening plan, must close.
• Bar seating in restaurants must also close.
• Restaurants are limited to 50% indoor capacity.
• Places of worship and funeral homes may provide indoor services at 50% capacity; outdoor services are permitted with no capacity limit but social distancing is required.
• Gyms, fitness centers, yoga and dance studios, martial arts studios, and like facilities may remain open but must restrict capacity to 25%.
• Shopping malls and other retail stores, including liquor stores and convenience stores, may remain open but must restrict capacity to 75%.
• Assisted living communities and nursing homes remain closed to visitors, except that outdoor visitation opportunities may be resumed in accordance with ISDH guidelines.
• Beginning Monday, July 27, social gatherings, such as wedding receptions, club meetings, or parties are limited to 50 people.
• All other forms of gathering, meeting, or special or seasonal event must be limited to 250 people or fewer, unless MCPHD provides advance approval of a risk mitigation plan for a special or seasonal event that anticipates more than 250 attendees.
• In-person education is suspended for Pre-K through 12th grade until August 5. Additional guidance will be provided by the Marion County Public Health Department next week.
• Recommended 14-day quarantine following travel to states or countries with high positivity rates. A list of applicable places will be available on the Marion County Public Health Department website.
The countywide mask order begun July 9 remains in effect. Residents must wear face coverings in indoor public places and in outdoor public places where social distancing is not possible.
Marion County residents can request a free face covering at indy.gov/masks.