Governor Announces Next Stage to Safely Reopen Indiana

Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 1:16 PM

By Kacie Jackson

Beginning Friday, June 12 the state can move on to stage 4

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(Indianapolis, Ind.) – As health indicators remain positive, Governor Eric Holcomb announced that all 92 counties in the Hoosier state can advance to Stage 4 of the Back on Track plan.

Beginning Friday, June 12 the state can move on to stage 4, which is moved up from the original date of June 14.

“I’m grateful to Hoosiers who have helped maintain our momentum and slow the spread of COVID-19 by exercising caution and following health guidance,” Gov. Holcomb said. “As we advance to Stage 4 and further reopen Indiana for business, we’ll continue to monitor our progress and make data-informed decisions.”

Stage 4 of Back on Track Indiana includes:

Social gatherings of up to 250 people
Restaurant dining rooms open up to 75% capacity while maintaining social distancing
Bars, nightclubs open to 50% capacity while maintaining social distancing
Retail stores, malls open at full capacity
Cultural, entertainment and tourism sites (museums, zoos, aquariums, etc.) open at 50% capacity
Movie theaters and bowling alleys open at 50% capacity
Community youth and adult recreational games, leagues, and tournaments may resume
Amusement parks and water parks may open at 50% capacity
- Reservation system is recommended
Racing venues may open at up to 50% capacity while maintaining social distancing
Pari-mutuel horse racing to begin with no spectators at Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand facilities
Charity gaming and casinos may open June 15 with approval of the Indiana Gaming Commission

"All of these changes, all of this progress is with consideration that social distancing, physical distancing, practicing safe hygiene are in place," says Governor Holcomb. "If we stay on this track, come Independence Day, we will be looking at festivals, fairs, parades, and carnivals."

If health indicators remain positive, the state will move to Stage 5 in early July, information for the Back on Track Plan you can do so here.