Colorado Restaurants Can Reopen For In-Person Dining Wednesday
Restaurants in Colorado are allowed to open Wednesday with limited occupancy, Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday. Bars are required to remain closed.
Restaurants will have to limit indoor dining to 50 percent of their maximum occupancy or 50 people, whichever is fewer. Eateries are also "encouraged to provide as much outdoor services as possible," health officials said.
In June, the state will evaluate whether establishments that don't serve food can reopen.
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“Coloradans value our diverse culinary scene and amazing restaurants, and I’m proud that our state is now providing science-based guidelines on how restaurants can open as safely as reasonably possible for their employees and customers," the governor said in a statement released Monday.
"Diners will have more space between tables and at many restaurants, more opportunities to eat outside. The safest thing anyone can do is stay home whenever possible, but for those who want to shop and dine we want to make sure it can be done as safely as possible.”
A public health order will be officially released Tuesday, and the governor is set to host a news conference at 1:30 p.m., officials said.
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This article originally appeared on the Across Colorado Patch
