Gov. Beshear Announces KY Bars, Restaurants May Reopen

Governor Beshear also announced that public health restrictions will begin on December 14.

(Frankfort, Ky.) - During yesterday’s media briefing, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky restaurants and bars can reopen for indoor services at 50 percent capacity.

With this establishments must stop service at 11:00 p.m. and must close no later than midnight. All restaurants and bars must require patrons to wear masks unless eating and drinking, said Beshear.

Governor Beshear also announced that public health restrictions will begin on December 14, but said the state’s virus fight depends on all Kentuckians continuing to do the right things, such as wearing masks, social distancing, and keeping gatherings small.

Besides bars and restaurants opening, Governor Beshear stated public health restriction will include:

• All public and private middle and high schools will continue remote instruction until Jan. 4, 2021. Elementary schools can return to in-person learning once their county is out of the red zone.
• Indoor social gatherings are recommended to have no more than eight people for a maximum of two households. There is no recommended limit on the number of people from the same household. There is no limit on outdoor social gatherings.
• Gyms, fitness centers, pools, and other indoor recreation facilities can operate at 50 percent capacity. Masks must be worn while exercising.
• Venues, event spaces, and theaters can reopen at 50 percent capacity.
• Professional services can operate with up to 50 percent of employees working in person; however, all employees who are able to work from home must do so.

For more information visit, https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19.