Earlier today, Gov. Kevin Stitt, announced a 3 phase approach to opening our State and economy back up! Although we, the Jones Board of Trustees, have not mandated ANY restrictions, we have encouraged all Jones businesses to follow the Governor’s Exec. Orders on a volunteer basis. I am so proud of all our business owners and citizens for taking the personal responsibility to “flatten the curve!”
Obviously, it is tough to argue the “Safer at Home,” but I do agree with this phased approach. PLEASE, continue to use your good ole COMMON SENSE and the good MANNERS your parents taught you, by not sneezing or coughing on ANYONE, keep you “social distance,” wash your hands OFTEN, and by all means, if you feel ill, STAY HOME!
Let us ease back into our “normal” lives, BUT stay COVID aware!
PHASE 1:
April 24, 2020, the following businesses can reopen:
- Personal care businesses, such as hair salons, barbershops, spas, nail salons, and pet groomers can reopen for appointments only, must adhere to sanitation protocols, and follow guidelines posted on the Oklahoma Department of Commerce website regarding social distancing between customers and visitors at personal care businesses.
- State parks and outdoor recreation should be reopened
- Grocery stores should continue to maintain hours for vulnerable populations
May 1, 2020, the following businesses can reopen:
- Dining, entertainment, movie theatres, and sporting venues can operate using CDC recommended social distancing and sanitation protocols.
- Gyms can reopen if they adhere to CDC-recommended social distancing and sanitation protocols.
- Places of worship can reopen for in-person meetings or worship if they leave every other row or pew open and adhere to CDC-recommended social distancing and sanitation protocols, plus the recommended guidelines from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
- Bars should remain closed.
- Tattoo Parlors can reopen for appointments only and must adhere to sanitation protocols and social distancing protocols for distancing between customers and visitors. If hospital & incident rates remain at a manageable level for 14 days, we move to Phase 2.
PHASE 2:
Goal of May 15, 2020 (subject to all Phase 1 guidelines being met)
- Organized sports activities can reopen and operate under proper social distancing and sanitation protocols
- Visits to Senior Care Facilities and Hospitals should still be prohibited
- Bars can operate with diminished standing-room occupancy, where applicable and appropriate, and under social distancing and sanitation protocols.
- Funerals and weddings can resume under social distancing protocols
- Children’s nursery areas in places of worship can reopen
PHASE 3:
Goal of June 1, 2020 (Subject to all guidelines being met)
Once hospital and incident rates remain at a manageable level statewide for 14 more days Phase 3 will apply, which will allow for further public interaction.
Further details for Phase 3 will be provided once the state enters Phase 2, but the recommendations below are a starting point for planning purposes.
Employer guidance:
- Can resume unrestricted staffing of worksites
Specific Employer guidance:
- Summer camps (church and school) can open
- Visits to Senior Care Facilities and Hospitals should still be prohibited