Louisiana has new COVID-19 reopening plan, but New Orleans is different. Here’s a list.
New Orleans will begin reopening its economy on Saturday under different guidelines than those in place elsewhere in the state, Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced Tuesday.
Need a refresher on what’s different? See the list, below:
Restaurants
New Orleans: Dine-in service by reservation only and at 25% capacity. Outdoor seating with social distancing. Restaurants should retain customers names and contact information for 21 days to aid in contact tracing.
Louisiana: Dine-in service at 25% capacity. Outdoor seating with social distancing.
Aquariums/Museums
New Orleans: Open at 25% capacity. Admission must be staggered and use an appointment or reservation system. The Children’s Museum is not allowed open.
Louisiana: Open at 25% capacity; no organized tours, no tactile exhibits. Children’s museums are not allowed open.
Malls and retail stores
New Orleans: Anchor stores with exterior doors open at 25% capacity. Indoor stores to remain closed.
Louisiana: Anchor stores with exterior doors open at 25% capacity. Indoor stores open for curbside delivery service only.
Amusement parks/event venues
New Orleans: Closed
Louisiana: Closed
Casinos
New Orleans: Closed
Louisiana: Open May 18 at 25% capacity.
Public spaces (parks, playgrounds, beaches)
New Orleans: Open, but with social distancing. No spectators for sports. Contact sports banned.
Louisiana: Open
Bars with food permits
New Orleans: Open, restaurant restrictions apply.
Louisiana: Open at 25% capacity.
Hair salons/barbers/nail salons
New Orleans: Open at 25% capacity, service by reservation only, social distancing, gloves worn and changed between customers.
Louisiana: Open at 25% capacity
Tattoo shops
New Orleans: Closed
Louisiana: Closed
Movie theaters
New Orleans: 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is lesser. Social distancing. No seniors or people with serious medical conditions. Indoor gathering spaces closed.
Louisiana: Open at 25% capacity
Read the full list at Nola.com