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Area Churches and Businesses Can Resume Operations With Guidelines on May 4

The State of Nebraska is easing some restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.
This does not mean life returns to normal: There is no cure or vaccine for the highly contagious COVID-19.
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, who is softening some of the rules, said social distancing should be upheld. What is being softened and by how much depends in part on location. Some restrictions are being lifted statewide; others are targeted to certain areas.
The governor has said he wants a “tailored” approach to reopening that favors places that have been less affected. Restrictions are upheld in hot spots.
Churches and other houses of worship can reopen for services and for weddings and funerals statewide.
Restaurants, hair, nails, tattoo and massage businesses can reopen in 59 of Nebraska’s 93 counties, including Dundy County.
The reopenings start May 4 for the 59 approved counties
There are conditions that have to be met by churches and businesses to reopen.
For Churches: religious services are allowed statewide. Household groups must be separated by 6 feet. Nothing can be passed between people in attendance.
Restaurants: Can serve no more than 50% capacity at a time. No more than six at a table. Tables must be 6 feet apart. No salad bars, buffets or self-service. No bar seating.
Hair/nail businesses: Patrons and service providers must wear masks. No more than 10 people inside at a time.
Tattoo parlors: Patrons and service providers must wear masks. No more than 10 people inside at a time.
Massage studios: Patrons and service providers must wear masks. No more than 10 people inside at a time.
Child care centers: Up to 15 children per room (up from 10 allowed previously).
Offices: Were never required to close and guidance stays the same.
What’s still closed?
» Schools
» Bars and movie theaters
» Nursing homes are off-limits to visitors
» Gentlemen’s clubs and bottle clubs
» Public gatherings can have no more than 10 people

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