Items that are italicized are specific requirements for businesses operating in Orleans Parish:
SHOPPING MALLS AND RETAIL STORES
- Stores with exterior entrances limited to 25 percent of permitted occupancy. Stores within malls with no exterior entrances remain closed.
- Curb-side pickup and online shopping are highly encouraged.
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
- * Restaurants with table service should utilize a reservation or appointment system.
- Only bars with a Louisiana Department of Health food permit are allowed to serve food with same restrictions as restaurant.
- Outdoor seating is allowed.
- Indoor seating is limited to 25 percent of permitted occupancy.
- Tables must be arranged to keep parties at least six feet away from others.
- Take-out and delivery are highly encouraged.
- * No restaurant or food service establishment should serve any alcoholic beverage to a patron who is not also purchasing food.
- * Video poker is not allowed.
BEAUTY SALONS, BARBER SHOPS, AND NAIL SALONS
- * Service by reservation or appointment only.
- Limited to 25 percent of permitted occupancy.
- Chairs must be arranged to keep people at least six feet away from others.
- Gloves must be worn and changed between customers.
HOUSES OF WORSHIP
- Services are limited to 25 percent of permitted occupancy *or 100 people, whichever is fewer.
- No choirs permitted.
- Six feet of distance between people and small groups must be maintained and crowd managers must be provided.
- Seniors and people with serious medical conditions should continue to stay home.
- Interior gathering spaces (ie fellowship halls, classrooms) cannot be used.
- Community assistance services are permitted.
- Online or drive-up services are highly encouraged.
CHILDCARE, EARLY LEARNING CENTERS, K-12 SCHOOL AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS
- Limited to 10 people per group, including adults.
- Contact sports are not permitted.
MOVIE THEATERS
- Limited to 25 percent of permitted occupancy *or 100 people, whichever is fewer.
- Six feet of distance between people and small groups must be maintained and crowd managers must be provided.
- Seniors and people with serious medical conditions should continue to stay home.
- Interior gathering spaces cannot be used.
MUSEUMS, ZOOS, AQUARIUMS
- Limited to 25 percent of permitted occupancy.
- * Admission must be staggered using an appointment or reservation system.
- Six feet of distance between people and small groups must be maintained and crowd managers must be provided.
- Seniors and people with serious medical conditions should continue to stay home.
- Interior gathering spaces cannot be used.
GYMS AND FITNESS CENTERS
- Limited to 25 percent of permitted occupancy.
- * Contact sports and group fitness classes are not allowed.
- Individual personal training allowed without physical touching and with strict social distancing.
- Equipment and exercise areas must be arranged to keep people at least six feet away from others.
- * No use of locker rooms, showers, saunas, or spas allowed.
OFFICE BUILDINGS AND BUSINESSES
- People who can work from home should continue to do so.
- Limited to 25 percent of permitted occupancy.
- Conference rooms limited to 10 people with six feet between each individual.
- Virtual meetings are highly encouraged.
LIBRARIES
- Limited to 25 percent of permitted occupancy.
- Storytime or other group events are not permitted.
OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACES, SPORTS COMPLEXES, PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
- Parks and playgrounds can reopen, but residents must avoid close contact with others.
- Permitted sports include running, biking, lap swimming, tennis, golf, archery, curling, softball, and baseball. No spectating from bleachers nor dugout use will be allowed.
- Contact sports are not permitted.
RACETRACKS
- No spectators allowed.
- Casinos and video poker not allowed.
Not Allowed in Phase One
- Casinos and video poker (not allowed in Orleans Parish)
- Spas, tattoo and massage parlors
- Live entertainment, amusement, and event venues
- Children’s museums
- Bars without food permits
- Private gatherings with more than a reasonable household size