Operations Allowed in Phase One of New Orleans Reopening

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

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

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

LIBRARIES

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

Subscribe to our newsletter