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5/29/2020 PHASE 1
6/12/2020 PHASE 2 UPDATED
7/8/2020 PHASE 2 WITH ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS
7/15/2020 PHASE 2 WITH JBE RESTRICTIONS
7/24/2020 PHASE 2
9/18/2020 PHASE 2
9/21/2020 PHASE 2
9/25/2020 PHASE 2
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10/15/2020 PHASE 3.2
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11/25/2020 MODIFIED PHASE 2
12/30/2020 RESTRICTIVE PHASE 2
12/30/2020 MODIFIED PHASE 2 - BAR CLOSURE
1/6/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 1
1/27/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 2
2/5/2021 MARDI GRAS RESTRICTIONS
2/11/2021 MARDI GRAS RESTRICTIONS
2/17/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 2
2/19/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 2
2/25/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 2
3/10/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 3
3/19/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 3
3/31/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 3
4/9/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 3
4/30/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 3
5/15/2021 GUIDELINES FOR REOPENING
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5/26/2021 GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19 REOPENING
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GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19 REOPENING - CORRECTED
3/20/2020 STAY HOME
5/29/2020 PHASE 1
6/12/2020 PHASE 2 UPDATED
7/8/2020 PHASE 2 WITH ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS
7/15/2020 PHASE 2 WITH JBE RESTRICTIONS
7/24/2020 PHASE 2
9/18/2020 PHASE 2
9/21/2020 PHASE 2
9/25/2020 PHASE 2
10/1/2020 PHASE 3
10/15/2020 PHASE 3.2
10/23/2020 PHASE 3.2
11/9/2020 PHASE 3.3
11/25/2020 MODIFIED PHASE 2
12/30/2020 RESTRICTIVE PHASE 2
12/30/2020 MODIFIED PHASE 2 - BAR CLOSURE
1/6/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 1
1/27/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 2
2/5/2021 MARDI GRAS RESTRICTIONS
2/11/2021 MARDI GRAS RESTRICTIONS
2/17/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 2
2/19/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 2
2/25/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 2
3/10/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 3
3/19/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 3
3/31/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 3
4/9/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 3
4/30/2021 MODIFIED PHASE 3
5/15/2021 GUIDELINES FOR REOPENING
5/19/2021 GUIDELINES FOR REOPENING - CORRECTED
5/26/2021 GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19 REOPENING
5/28/2021 GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19 REOPENING - CORRECTED
10/27/2021 GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19 REOPENING
1/3/2022 GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19 REOPENING

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Business/Facility Phase 1 (May 15) Phase 2 (June 13) Phase 3.1 (October 3) Phase 3.2 (October 15) Phase 3.3 (November 11) Modified Phase 2 (November 25) Restrictive Phase 2/Bar Closure (December 30) Modified Phase 1 (January 6)  Modified Phase 2 (January 27) Mardi Gras Restrictions (February 5) Mardi Gras Restrictions (February 11) Modified Phase 2 (February 17) Modified Phase 3 (March 10) Guidelines for Reopening     (May 15) Guidelines for COVID -19 Reopening  (May 26)
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Indoor Gatherings Household 25 50 50 100 25%, 75 max 25%, 75 max Household Limit 10 people Limit 10 people Limit 10 people Limit 10 people Limit 75 individuals Limit 250 individuals Limit 250 individuals or 50% capacity without masking/distancing requirements, 100% if all participants wear masks (no mask if proof of vaccination is provided
Outdoor Gatherings Household 50 100 100 150 25%, 150 max 25%, 150 max Household Limit 25 people Limit 25 people Limit 25 people Limit 25 people Limit 150 individuals Limit 500 individuals Limit 500 individuals or 75% capacity without masking/distancing requirements, 100% if all participants wear masks (no masks in proof of vaccination is provided)
Gyms 25%, no classes 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 25% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 100%
Houses of Worship 25%, 100 max 50%, 250 max 50%, 500 max 50%, 500 max 50%, 500 max 50%, 500 max  50%, 500 max  25% 50% 50% 50% 50% 75% 100% 100%
Salons 25% 50% 75% 75% 75% 50% 50% 25% 50% 50% 50% 50% 75% 100% 100%
Restaurants  25% 50% 75% 75% 75% 50% 50% 25% 50% 50% indoor, 100% outdoor when following Fire Marshal guidelines/prohibited from all drive thru, take out and curbside alcohol sales. 50% indoor, 100% outdoor when following Fire Marshal guidelines/prohibited from all drive thru, take out and curbside alcohol sales. 50% indoor, 100% outdoor when following Fire Marshal guidelines 75% indoor/100% outdoor 100% indoor/100% outdoor 100% indoor/100% outdoor
Bars  Remain closed  Remain Closed To-go Drinks Only Outdoors 25%, 50 max Indoor 25%, 50 max. Outdoor 100%, 50 max. Indoor 25%, 50 max. Outdoor 100%, 50 max. No Indoor Service. Outdoor 100%, 50 max No Indoor Service. Outdoor 100%, 50 max No Indoor Service. Outdoor 100%, 50 max Closed Closed Indoor 25%. Outdoor 100%, 50 max Indoor 50%. Outdoor 100%, 250 max Indoor 100%. Outdoor 100%, 500 max Indoor 100%. Outdoor 100%
Movie Theatres  25%, 100 max  50%, 250 max  50%, 250 max 50%, 250 max 50%, 250 max 50%, 250 max 50%, 250 max 25% 50% 50% 50% 50% 75%, 250 max 100% 100%
Live entertainment Remain closed  Live entertainment is prohibited in front of an audience in all indoor spaces. Outdoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit. Live entertainment is prohibited in front of an audience in all indoor spaces. Outdoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit. Max 100 people. Indoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit in restaurants, indoor event venues, and concert halls. Singing, karaoke, and wind-blown instruments are prohibited indoors. Outdoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit. Max 100 people. Indoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit in restaurants, indoor event venues, and concert halls. Singing, karaoke, and wind-blown instruments are prohibited indoors. Outdoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit. Max 150 people.  Indoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit in restaurants, indoor event venues, and concert halls. Singing, karaoke, and wind-blown instruments are prohibited indoors. Outdoor live entertainment is  only allowed with a special event permit. 25% ,150 max. Indoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit in restaurants, indoor event venues, and concert halls.  Singing, karaoke, and wind-blown instruments are prohibited indoors. Outdoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit. 25% ,150 max. Indoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit in restaurants, indoor event venues, and concert halls. Singing, karaoke, and wind-blown instruments are prohibited indoors. Outdoor live entertainment is only allowed where all audience members are individuals who are part of one single household. Indoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit in restaurants, indoor event venues, and concert halls. Singing, karaoke, and wind-blown instruments are prohibited indoors. Events resticted to a specific space with ticket sales, 25 household limit, otherwise 25 individual limit. Indoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit in restaurants, indoor event venues, and concert halls.  Singing, karaoke, and wind-blown instruments are prohibited indoors. Events resticted to a specific space with ticket sales, 25 household limit, otherwise 25 individual limit. Indoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit in restaurants, indoor event venues, and concert halls.  Singing, karaoke, and wind-blown instruments are prohibited indoors. Events resticted to a specific space with ticket sales, 25 household limit, otherwise 25 individual limit. Indoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit in restaurants, indoor event venues, and concert halls. Singing, karaoke, and wind-blown instruments are prohibited indoors. Events resticted to a specific space with ticket sales, 25 household limit, otherwise 25 individual limit. Indoor live entertainment permitted following capacity limites for venue type and specified HVAC requirements. Use of protective barrier in front of singers, wind-blown instruments. Patrons must wear masks except when eating/drinking. Events resticted to a specific space with ticket sales, 150 household limit, otherwise 150 individual limit. Indoor live entertainment permitted following capacity limites for venue type and specified HVAC requirements. 10 ft between performers and attendees.  Patrons must wear masks except when eating drinking unless fully vaccinated. Events resticted to a specific space with ticket sales, 500 household limit, otherwise 500 individual limit. Indoor live entertainment permitted following capacity limites for venue type and specified HVAC requirements. 10 ft between performers and attendees. Patrons must wear masks except when eating drinking unless fully vaccinated. Allowed following gathering and other requirements, special permit required
Retail stores 25% 50% 75% 75% 75% 50% 50% 25% 50% 50%/sales of packaged alcohol prohibited in French Quarter and CBD 50%/sales of packaged alcohol prohibited in French Quarter and CBD 50% 75% 100% 100%
Adult Live Performance Venues N/A N/A N/A N/A One performer at a time, everyone 6 feet from the stage or performers at all times (no lap dances). Dressing room at 25%. Follow bar rules + get certificate from Safety and permits. One performer at a time, everyone 6 feet from the stage or performers at all times (no lap dances). Dressing room at 25%. Follow bar rules + get certificate from Safety and permits. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed One performer at a time, everyone 6 feet from the stage or performers at all times (no lap dances). Dressing room at 25%. Follow bar rules + get certificate from Safety and permits. One performer at a time, everyone 6 feet from the stage or performers at all times (no lap dances). All rooms where performances occur should have a dedicated saftey officer. One performer at a time, everyone 6 feet from the stage or performers at all times (no lap dances). All rooms where performances occur should have a dedicated saftey officer.
Tattoo, Massage, and Esthetician Services Remain closed 50% 75% 75% 75% 50% 50% 25% 50% 50% 50% 50% 75% 100% 100%
Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums  25% 50% 75% 75% 75%. Group Tours of 8 ppl, 30 feet between groups. 50%. Group Tours of 8 ppl, 30 feet between groups. 50%. Group Tours of 8 ppl, 30 feet between groups 25%. Group Tours of 6 ppl, 30 feet between groups. 50%. Group Tours of 8 ppl, 30 feet between groups 50%. Group Tours of 8 ppl, 30 feet between groups. 50%. Group Tours of 8 ppl, 30 feet between groups. 50%. Group Tours of 8 ppl, 30 feet between groups. 75%. Group Tours of 15 ppl, 30 feet between groups. 100%. Group Tours of 15 ppl, 30 feet between groups. 100%
Office Buildings and Organization and Businesses within Office Buildings 25%. Conference Rooms 10 people w/ six feet in between. 50%. Conference Rooms 10 people w/ six feet in between. 75%. Conference Rooms 15 people w/ six feet in between. 75%. Conference Rooms 15 people w/ six feet in between. 75%. Conference Rooms 15 people w/ six feet in between . 50%. Conference Rooms 15 people w/ six feet in between. 50%. Conference Rooms 15 people w/ six feet in between. 25%. Conference Rooms 10 people w/ six feet in between. 50%. Conference Rooms 10 people w/ six feet in between. 50%. Conference Rooms 10 people w/ six feet in between. 50%. Conference Rooms 10 people w/ six feet in between. 50%. Conference Rooms 10 people w/ six feet in between. 75%. Conference Rooms 15 people w/ six feet in between. 100%. Conference Rooms limited to minimum number feasible to conduct operations. 100%. Conference Rooms limited to minimum number feasible to conduct operations.
Conference Venues and Meeting Rooms N/A 50%, 250 max. No trade shows, exhibit spaces, networking events. 50%, 250 max. No trade shows, exhibit spaces, networking events. 50%, 250 max. No trade shows, exhibit spaces, networking events. 50%, 250 max. Trade shows and exhibit spaces need approval from Safety Fire Marshall and Dept of Safety and Permits. 50%, 250 max  50%, 250 max  25% if no food or drinks are being served. If food and drinks are served, indoor event guidelines must be followed. 50% if no food or drinks are being served. If food and drinks are served, indoor event guidelines must be followed. 50% if no food or drinks are being served. If food and drinks are served, indoor event guidelines must be followed. 50% if no food or drinks are being served. If food and drinks are served, indoor event guidelines must be followed. 50% if no food or drinks are being served. If food and drinks are served, indoor event guidelines must be followed. 50% if no food or drinks are being served. If food and drinks are served, indoor event guidelines must be followed. 100% if no food or drinks are being served. If food and drinks are served, indoor event guidelines must be followed. 100% if no food or drinks are being served. If food and drinks are served, indoor event guidelines must be followed.
Indoor Event Venues Remain closed Indoor live performance venues closed. 50%, 50 max. No indoor live performances.  50%, 50 max. Indoor live entertainment only w/ a special permit 50%, 100 max 25%, 75 max 25%, 75 max All individuals must be part of a single household. Limit 10 people Limit 10 people Limit 10 people Limit 10 individuals Limit 75 individuals Limit 250 individuals Allowed following gathering guidelines
Libraries 25%. No story time of group events. 50%. No story time or group events. 75%. 15 max in group events. 75%. 15 max in group events. 75%. 15 max in group events. 50%. 15 max in group events. 50%. 15 max in group events. 25%. Groups prohibited. 50%. 10 max in group events. 50%. 10 max in group events. 50%. 10 max in group events. 50%. 10 max in group events. 75%. 15 max in group events. 100%. Individuals and groups encouraged to maintain 6 ft. social distancing. 100%. Individuals and groups encouraged to maintain 6 ft. social distancing.
Community Centers N/A 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 25% 50% 50% 50% 50% 75% 100% 100%
Recreation Spaces and Sports Complexes (including Outdoor Stadiums and Large Arenas)  OUTDOOR recreation, sports complexes, and playgrounds may open with no contact sports. No spectating from bleachers or dugouts. OUTDOOR recreation, sports complexes, and playgrounds may open with no contact sports. Bleachers and dugouts at 50% with six feet between each person. 25%, 250 max 25%, 500 max  25%, 500 max. Non-athletic events in recreation/sports complexes need permit.  25%, 500 max. Non-athletic events in recreation/sports complexes need permit.  4% of standing capacity. Non-athletic events in recreation/sports complexes need permit. Indoor on-premises alcohol consumption and sales prohibited. 4% of standing capacity. Non-athletic events in recreation/sports complexes need permit. Indoor on-premises alcohol consumption and sales prohibited. 4% of standing capacity. Non-athletic events in recreation/sports complexes need permit. Indoor on-premises alcohol consumption and sales prohibited. 4% of standing capacity. Non-athletic events in recreation/sports complexes need permit. Indoor on-premises alcohol consumption and sales prohibited. 4% of standing capacity. Non-athletic events in recreation/sports complexes need permit. Indoor on-premises alcohol consumption and sales prohibited. 10% of standing capacity. Non-athletic events in recreation/sports complexes need permit. Indoor on-premises alcohol consumption and sales prohibited. 25% of standing capacity. Non-athletic events in recreation/sports complexes need permit. Events limited to timed, seated and ticketed events. 50% of standing capacity. Non-athletic events in recreation/sports complexes need permit.  Allowed following gathering guidelines. 
Indoor Gymnasiums N/A N/A 25%, 100 max 25%, 100 max  25%, 100 max  25%, 100 max 4% of standing capacity 4% of standing capacity 4% of standing capacity 4% of standing capacity 4% of standing capacity 4% of standing capacity 15% of standing capacity 25% of standing capacity Allowed following gathering guidelines
Swimming Pools N/A OUTDOOR pools at 25%, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, need dedicated safety officer to enforce social distancing Open, follow State Fire Marshal guidelines Open, follow State Fire Marshal guidelines
Casinos, Racetracks, and Video Poker Establishments Casino and video poker remain closed. Racetracks open but no spectators allowed. 25% capacity, 50% gaming tables open 25% capacity, 50% gaming tables open 25% capacity, 50% gaming tables open  25% capacity, 50% gaming tables open  25% capacity, 50% gaming tables open  25% capacity, 50% gaming tables open  25% capacity, 50% gaming tables open  50% capacity, 50% gaming tables open  50% capacity, 50% gaming tables open  50% capacity, 50% gaming tables open  50% capacity, 50% gaming tables open  50% capacity, 75% gaming tables open  100% capacity, 100% gaming tables open  100% capacity, 100% gaming tables open 
Concert Halls Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed 50%, 250 max  50%, 250 max  Special event permit required Special event permit required Special event permit required Special event permit required Special event permit required Special event permit required Special event permit required 75%, 250 max 100%, following State Marshal guidelines 100%, following State Marshal guidelines
Walking and Biking Tours N/A Outdoor tours open with six feet between individuals.  50%, 14 max  50%, 14 max  14 people max  18 people max 18 people max No more than 6 members of a single household, 50 feet between groups. 15 person limit, 50 feet between groups. 15 person limit, 50 feet between groups. 15 person limit, 50 feet between groups. 15 person limit, 50 feet between groups. 21 person limit, 50 feet between groups. 28 people max, indivduals from different houeshoulds maintain 6 ft between each other 28 people max, indivduals from different houeshoulds maintain 6 ft between each other unless fully vaccinated
Carriage Tours N/A N/A 50%, 14 max  50%, 14 max  100% if pre-booked and everyone from the same household. 50% capacity if from multiple households. 100% if pre-booked and everyone from the same household. 50% capacity if from multiple households. 100% if pre-booked and everyone from the same household. 50% capacity if from multiple households. 100% if pre-booked and everyone from the same household. 25% capacity if from multiple households. 100% if pre-booked and everyone from the same household. 50% capacity if from multiple households. 100% if pre-booked and everyone from the same household. 50% capacity if from multiple households. 100% if pre-booked and everyone from the same household. 50% capacity if from multiple households. 100% if pre-booked and everyone from the same household. 50% capacity if from multiple households. 100% if pre-booked and everyone from the same household. 75% capacity if from multiple households. 100% if pre-booked and everyone from the same household. 75% capacity if from multiple households. 100% of capacity. Different households maintain 6 ft distance.
Street Performers and Buskers  N/A N/A N/A Can perform on public rights of way to small audiences Can perform on public rights of way to small audiences  Can perform on public rights of way to small audiences Can perform on public rights of way to small audiences Street performers can perform on public rights of way to audiences of only single households. Can perform in pulic rights of way to small audiences All performances in in public rights of way that encourage people to congregate are prohibited. All performances in in public rights of way that encourage people to congregate are prohibited. Can perform in pulic rights of way to small audiences Can perform on public rights of way to small audiences Can perform on public rights of way to small audiences Can perform on public rights of way to small audiences
Amusement Parks Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed  Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed 50%, 500 max Allowed following gathering guidelines, special permit required
Fairs and Festivals Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed  Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed 50%, 500 max Allowed following gathering guidelines, special permit required
Arcades Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed  Remain closed  Remain closed  Remain closed  Remain closed  Remain closed  Remain closed  Remain closed  50%, 250 max 50%, 250 max 100%
Indoor playground and play centers Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed  Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed 50%, 250 max 50%, 250 max 100%
Second Lines and Parades Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed  Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed
Dance Clubs  Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Remain closed Open, gathering guidelines apply