Restaurants opening today join a list of other local businesses and amenities that are now open. Although the way businesses and parks may operate will look different, they are open again for business and to welcome customers. Remember these tips:
Support our businesses. Many businesses are still offering carry out and pick up. You can also utilize those services.
Be patient. Everyone is anxious to get out. There may be lines. Please follow rules for social distancing and stay 6 ft apart while waiting, utilize sanitary procedures and all safety measures. Call ahead for reservations when possible.
Stay positive. Let’s work together to support our local businesses who support all of us.
Child Care Reopening: The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) announced reopening dates for in-home child care and center-based child care. Small in-home childcare programs with less than 10 children will be allowed to reopen on June 8 with new regulatory requirements including social distancing, health screenings, personal protective equipment, training and more. Find guidance here.
Larger center-based providers can reopen on June 15 with new guidelines including having childcare programs stagger playground time by groups, children should be split into groups of a maximum of 10 and those groups and the staff member assigned should stay together all day, all adults need to wear masks in the childcare facilities and children over five can/should wear masks if applicable, centralized drop off and pick up locations, and other new measures to ensure safety. Find guidance here.
Additional Updates for Reopenings and Increasing Capacity: Gov. Beshear announced auctions could be held starting June 1. Horse shows can be held again starting on June 8. Bars, gatherings with 50 people or fewer and venues that hold 50 people or fewer can reopen June 29, if they meet guidelines.
Businesses that are opening May 22 at 33% capacity – such as retail and restaurants – can expand to 50% capacity a month later, on June 22, if they meet the guidelines.
For more information on the Healthy at Work timeline and industry requirements, click here.
PPP Guide to Forgiveness: The U.S. Chamber has published a new Paycheck Protection Program Guide to Forgiveness. Loans may be forgiven if borrowers use the proceeds to maintain their payrolls and pay other specified expenses. Similar to their previous guides, this document provides businesses with an easy to understand explanation of what they need to do to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans. Click here to download the guide. Please note, this guide will be updated as new guidance is
The PPP was created by the CARES Act to provide forgivable loans to eligible small businesses to keep American workers on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. The documents released will help small businesses seek forgiveness at the conclusion of the eight week covered period, which begins with the disbursement of their loans. Click here to view the application and instructions.
CARES Funding to Cities and Counties: Gov. Beshear announced a $300 million award to cities and counties as part of the CARES Act to reimburse local governments for expenses incurred in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The funding will be allocated to city and county governments based on approximate population size as recorded in the most recent census data. This is an important reminder why it is critical for everyone to complete the census.
Memorial Day Weekend: Gov. Beshear and state health officials are asking all Kentuckians to stay safe this holiday weekend and to keep gatherings to 10 or fewer people. State guidance for gatherings includes wearing masks, gathering outside instead of inside, washing hands frequently and discourages sharing of food, drink, containers, plates, napkins, or utensils.
