Gov. Kemp Announces Reopening of Georgia Businesses & Provides Additional COVID-19 Updates

April 20, 2020

On April 20, Governor Kemp announced the reopening of the businesses listed below. According to the governor, these listed businesses are not opening for business as usual but with minimum basic operations, adhering to social distancing and sanitation guidance. The governor shared that later this week guidance will be issued on proper sanitation and social distancing requirements for these businesses to operate prior to Phase One.
 
Opening Friday, April 24:
  • Gyms
  • Fitness centers
  • Bowling alleys
  • Body art studios
  • Barbers
  • Cosmetology hair design
  • Esthetics
  • Nail care schools
  • Massage therapists
 
Opening Monday, April 27:
  • Theaters
  • Private social clubs
  • Restaurant dine-in services
 The governor’s latest executive order detailing the flexibility for healthcare practices, moving certain businesses to minimum operations, and providing for emergency response can be found here.
 
In addition, Governor Kemp stressed that the shelter in place will stay in effect through April 30, and he announced Georgia’s updated COVID-19 testing plan, which includes the ability for Georgia residents to utilize the COVID-19 virtual screening offered by Augusta University Health System. Learn more about the screenings. According to the governor, physicians are available to users 24/7 via this telemedicine capability.
 
Watch Governor Kemp’s full press conference.

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