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

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