Gov. Beshear said the state would also be expanding June 1 reopening guidance to include aquatic centers (does not include public pools), fishing tournaments and auto/dirt track racing. Other sectors allowed to reopen on June 1 include movie theaters, bowling alleys and fitness centers. Guidance for reopening will be issued soon.
Gov. Beshear said June 8 marks the projected return for museums, outdoor attractions, aquariums, libraries and distilleries. Further out, June 11 will bring back the Kentucky Horse Park, Kentucky State Park campgrounds and Otter Creek; and on June 15 some child care and limited-contact youth sports will be allowed.
McCracken County Library Opening Update: In response to libraries being projected to open on June 8, Susan Baier, McCracken County Library Executive Director, issued this statement.
Reopening on Friday: Restaurants will be able to open this Friday with 33% capacity inside and unlimited outdoor seating with social distancing.
City of Paducah Reopens Certain Parks Amenities and Market Square Outdoor Dining: The city announced today plans to reopen some parks and the plans for downtown outdoor dining. Click here to read the release.
State Launching Online Tracking System for COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Kentucky’s state government will be hiring 700 individuals to do COVID-19 contact tracing. After someone tests positive, one of these contact tracers will talk with the individual to get basic information about them and get a list of people they have recently been in contact with. Following that, the people on the list will continue to be contacted over a 14-day period and may be asked to self-isolate in order to prevent the spread of the virus. Gov. Andy Beshear says the system will take privacy very seriously and will take steps to protect the personal information of all individuals. Beshear told Kentuckians they need to answer the call from these contact tracers because the system will not work if people do not participate.
KY Chamber Restart Kentucky Webinar-Contact Tracing Plan: Join the Kentucky Chamber, Governor Andy Beshear and Mark Carter on Thursday, May 21, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the new plan for contact tracing and the role businesses and citizens will play in the process.
KY Chamber Restart Kentucky Webinar–Reopening Requirements and Unemployment Insurance Update: Join the Kentucky Chamber and representatives of the governor’s office on Thursday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss reopening requirements for business and answer questions about unemployment insurance as businesses reopen and expand services.
* If you are not able to register for these webinars because the participant limit has been reached, or you have a time conflict, you will be able to access the recording on the Kentucky Chamber's website after.
OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
Share Your Reopening with the Chamber’s Social Media Followers: We want to help celebrate your reopening! It’s easy! 1) Include your business name, hours and website on this template; 2) Print the flyer; 3) Snap a quick picture and 4) Submit the photo to Kelly Davis. We will post your photo on our social media outlets to help share the great news of your reopening!
Chamber’s “Ready to Reopen” Video: As a business owner, if you would like to share with everyone what you have done to prepare to reopen, please send us a video from inside your store describing how you have prepared to greet your customers and that you are “Ready to Reopen.” If you need some assistance, we can help guide you through creating the video tour of your business. Contact us here.
Please continue to email us at info@paducahchamber.org with your questions, needs or ways you are able to help others in our area.
