State Outlines Phase 3 of Reopening Plan

State Outlines Phase 3 of Reopening Plan

State officials gave a brief overview of Phase 3 of Rhode Island's reopening strategy of the restrictions tied to the coronavirus on Friday. 

Rhode Island has suffered nearly 900 coronavirus deaths in the past 100 days.

Additional details are expected to be posted on reopeningri.com in the next few weeks.

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According to state officials in Phase 3:

- All indoor settings operating at a square footage capacity can increase up to 1 person per 100 square feet provided that everyone maintains 6-feet of social distance. This includes things like retail stores and gyms. 

- All indoor settings currently operating at a percent capacity cap can increase up to 66% capacity provided that everyone maintains 6-feet of social distance. This includes things like offices, restaurants, and places of worship.

- Nearly all indoor venues that were closed in Phase 2 can open. This includes things like movie theaters, bowling alleys, arcades, museums, and performance venues. 

The state will allow these venues to open at up to 66% capacity or 100 square feet per person provided that everyone maintains 6-feet of social distance.

There will be no cap on the number of people who can be in an outdoor setting at one time. However, the state does not recommend going above 250 people.