Phase 2 in Florida begins: Here’s what can reopen today

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that phase two of his reopening Florida plan will begin Friday.

DeSantis said 64 of Florida’s 67 counties are moving into the new phase. The counties not moving into the phase are Palm Beach County, Miami-Dade County and Broward County.

Phase two allows bars, bowling alleys and movie theaters to reopen at 50% capacity.

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Under the plan, restaurants are allowed to begin bar-top seating with appropriate social distancing.

Retail businesses and gyms can operate at full capacity.

DeSantis said personal service businesses, such as tattoo parlors, tanning salons and massage establishments, may reopen.

.@GovRonDeSantis says bars can reopen as part of Phase 2 @WFTV #coronavirus #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/WJvbvsI64S
— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) June 3, 2020

Also discussed a task force to reopen universities as part of Phase 2, but he’s clear “the virus isn’t gone.” Phase 2 will take effect Friday in 64 counties @WFTV pic.twitter.com/ExaAR6h8Bo
— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) June 3, 2020

Watch his announcement below:

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