Here's what's reopening Friday in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana

REPORTER: THAT’S RIGHT, COLIN. OUTDOOR DINING WILL HAVE A SIMILAR FEELING TO THAT OF OHIO RESTAURANTS, ALLOWING OUTDOOR THIRD CAPACITY. THINGS WILL NOT BE NEARLY AS BUSY AS THE PAST. SIX FEET DISTANCE WILL ALSO BE THE CASE. AT SMOKE JUSTIS IN COVINGTON STAFF WILL WEAR MASKS AND SOME WILL WEAR GLOVES. CUSTOMERS WILL BE SEATED 6 FEET APART. GENERAL MANAGER DEMAIN WILSON AND HIS STAFF HAVE BEEN REVIEWING AND PRACTICING PUTTING THE GUIDELINES IN PLACE. HE SAYS WHILE THE FOOD REMAINS FANTASTIC, THE DINING EXPERIENCE WILL BE A LITTLE DIFFERENT. >> YOU WILL BE SERVED IF YOU HAVE A SEAT, AND QUITE FRANKLY, WE’LL BE ENCOURAGING GUESTS TO, IF THEY DON’T HAVE A SEAT, TO WAIT IN THEIR CARS OR JUST COME BACK AND JOIN US ANOTHER TIME WHEN THERE’S A SEAT AVAILABLE. REPORTER: ONE OTHER LEVEL OF PROTECTION HERE, SMOKE JUSTIS SAYS CUSTOMERS WILL USE DISPOSABLE PRINTED MENUS THAT WILL LIMIT THE AMOUNT TOUCHING BETWEEN CUSTOMERS. IT HAS THE FEELING OF A GRAND OPENING ALTHOUGH THEY’VE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR 4 YEARS. WLWT NEWS 5. COLIN: WE ALSO HAVE NEW OPENING DATES FOR OTHER PARTS OF KENTUCKY’S ECONOMY. GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR SAYS IN-HOME CHILD CARE PROGRAMS CAN RESTART JUNE 8 FOLLOWED BY CHILD CARE CENTERS ON THE 15TH. BARS AND EVENT VENUES WILL BE ALLOWED TO REOPEN ON JUNE 29 AS LONG AS THEY LIMIT GATHERINGS TO 50 PEOPLE OR LESS. THE GOVERNOR SAYS SOCIAL DISTANCE WILL STILL BE KEY I ALL THIS. >> UNTIL WE KNOW THAT SOMETHING DIFFERENT IS HAPPENING, THE SIX FEET WILL BE IMPORTANT. WE WILL HAVE TO LOOK AT AND- ADJUST THE WAY WE GO ABOUT A LOT OF THINGS. IT IS HARD TO THINK ABOUT 50 PEOPLE BEING TOGETHER AND SOCIALLY DISTANT BUT WE ARE STARTING TO SEE IT IN DIFFERENT WAYS. IT WILL REQUIRE CREATIVITY. COLIN: NEXT TUESDAY IN OHIO, MINIATURE GOLF, BATTING CAGES AND BOWLING ALLEYS CAN REOPEN. SKILLS TRAINING FOR ALL SPORTS CAN ALSO RESUME NEXT TUESDAY. NO PLAYING, JUST TRAININ JUNE 1, CATERING AND BANQUET

From indoor restaurant dining in Kentucky to spectator-less horse racing in Ohio, several new business sectors are reopening Friday across the area. Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana are largely back to work amid the coronavirus pandemic, but there are several businesses that remain shuttered. Most governors agree that businesses that cater to large groups of people -- such as amusement parks and concert venues -- will take longer to reopen with others. State leaders have also recognized difficulties getting certain sectors back open, such as child care centers and schools, noting that it is near impossible to keep toddlers socially distant. Below is the latest timeline for what business sectors are reopening across the area. OHIOOPENING FRIDAYHorse racing: Horse racing may resume in Ohio Friday, but without spectators. Racing may only resume if certain safety protocols are met, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said. Tracks will be required to follow a number of safety measures to increase social distancing. This reopening does not apply to casinos and racinos, leaders specify. WHAT'S ALREADY OPEN: The state is largely back to work, with more than 90% of the state's economy back open for business, Gov. Mike DeWine said. The state's health care facilities are back in full swing, for the most part, with all elective procedures permitted to resume (unless an overnight stay is required). Offices have reopened, as have the state's construction and manufacturing sectors. Retail businesses have also been given the green light to resume. Personal care services — such as barbers, nail salons, massage services, etc. — were permitted to resume. As of Thursday, the state's restaurants and bars were permitted to resume indoor dining. Campgrounds were also permitted to reopen Thursday. WHAT'S NEXT? May 26 and May 31 have been tagged as key dates for the reopening of remaining business sectors. On May 26, BMVs, gyms/fitness centers, non-contact or limited contact sports, pools (excluding water parks), bowling alleys and mini golf may resume — with restrictions. The state is also allowing skills training for sporting to resume May 26, for contact and non-contact sxports alike. Child care facilities may resume in reduced numbers on May 31, along with Ohio day camps. Starting June 1, the state's banquet halls and catering facilities are permitted to reopen, with a maximum capacity of 300 people. KENTUCKYOPENING FRIDAYRestaurants: The state's restaurants can open up to 33% indoor capacity starting Friday. But there are several new rules. Employees, for starters, must ensure they are wearing masks when they are near customers or other employees. Party size is limited to 10 people or fewer, and individuals who don't live in the same household are asked not to sit at the same table. There will also be increased sanitary measures. Travel ban expires: The state's travel ban expires Friday, allowing people to travel for leisure in and out of the state. Gov. Andy Beshear is still asking Kentuckians to be cautious and to be smart when choosing travel destinations. Social gatherings of 10 people or less: Beginning Friday, Kentuckians can gather in groups of 10 people or fewer. This has been moved up a few days, initially slated for Memorial Day Monday. WHAT'S NEXT? Barbershops, hair and nail salons, and tanning businesses are set to reopen on May 25. Movie theaters and fitness centers have been given the green light to reopen June 1. In-home child care programs can reopen June 8. Bars and groups of 50 people or less will be allowed starting June 29. INDIANA OPENING FRIDAYRetail: Retail businesses may now resume at 75% capacity.Social gatherings: Gatherings of up to 100 people are allowed in Indiana beginning Friday, Gov. Eric Holcomb said. Gyms, community pools, campgrounds: All of these business sectors may now resume business at 50% capacityRaceways: All of Indiana'a raceways have been given the green light to reopen, but without fans. WHAT'S NEXT? Government offices, manufacturing, office settings, retail all fully open on June 14. Social gatherings of 250 people or fewer are permitted on June 14. Everything is slated to reopen with social distancing on July 4.

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From indoor restaurant dining in Kentucky to spectator-less horse racing in Ohio, several new business sectors are reopening Friday across the area.

Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana are largely back to work amid the coronavirus pandemic, but there are several businesses that remain shuttered. Most governors agree that businesses that cater to large groups of people -- such as amusement parks and concert venues -- will take longer to reopen with others. State leaders have also recognized difficulties getting certain sectors back open, such as child care centers and schools, noting that it is near impossible to keep toddlers socially distant.

Below is the latest timeline for what business sectors are reopening across the area.

OHIO

OPENING FRIDAY

Horse racing: Horse racing may resume in Ohio Friday, but without spectators. Racing may only resume if certain safety protocols are met, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said. Tracks will be required to follow a number of safety measures to increase social distancing. This reopening does not apply to casinos and racinos, leaders specify.

WHAT'S ALREADY OPEN: The state is largely back to work, with more than 90% of the state's economy back open for business, Gov. Mike DeWine said. The state's health care facilities are back in full swing, for the most part, with all elective procedures permitted to resume (unless an overnight stay is required). Offices have reopened, as have the state's construction and manufacturing sectors. Retail businesses have also been given the green light to resume. Personal care services — such as barbers, nail salons, massage services, etc. — were permitted to resume. As of Thursday, the state's restaurants and bars were permitted to resume indoor dining. Campgrounds were also permitted to reopen Thursday.

WHAT'S NEXT? May 26 and May 31 have been tagged as key dates for the reopening of remaining business sectors. On May 26, BMVs, gyms/fitness centers, non-contact or limited contact sports, pools (excluding water parks), bowling alleys and mini golf may resume — with restrictions. The state is also allowing skills training for sporting to resume May 26, for contact and non-contact sxports alike. Child care facilities may resume in reduced numbers on May 31, along with Ohio day camps. Starting June 1, the state's banquet halls and catering facilities are permitted to reopen, with a maximum capacity of 300 people.

KENTUCKY

OPENING FRIDAY

Restaurants: The state's restaurants can open up to 33% indoor capacity starting Friday. But there are several new rules. Employees, for starters, must ensure they are wearing masks when they are near customers or other employees. Party size is limited to 10 people or fewer, and individuals who don't live in the same household are asked not to sit at the same table. There will also be increased sanitary measures.

Travel ban expires: The state's travel ban expires Friday, allowing people to travel for leisure in and out of the state. Gov. Andy Beshear is still asking Kentuckians to be cautious and to be smart when choosing travel destinations.

Social gatherings of 10 people or less: Beginning Friday, Kentuckians can gather in groups of 10 people or fewer. This has been moved up a few days, initially slated for Memorial Day Monday.

WHAT'S NEXT? Barbershops, hair and nail salons, and tanning businesses are set to reopen on May 25. Movie theaters and fitness centers have been given the green light to reopen June 1. In-home child care programs can reopen June 8. Bars and groups of 50 people or less will be allowed starting June 29.

INDIANA

OPENING FRIDAY

Retail: Retail businesses may now resume at 75% capacity.

Social gatherings: Gatherings of up to 100 people are allowed in Indiana beginning Friday, Gov. Eric Holcomb said.

Gyms, community pools, campgrounds: All of these business sectors may now resume business at 50% capacity

Raceways: All of Indiana'a raceways have been given the green light to reopen, but without fans.

WHAT'S NEXT? Government offices, manufacturing, office settings, retail all fully open on June 14. Social gatherings of 250 people or fewer are permitted on June 14. Everything is slated to reopen with social distancing on July 4.

Here's what's reopening Friday in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana

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