NOLA Phase Two: Safer at Home

Phase Two: Safer at Home

Phase Two will ease restrictions on medium risk operations, while continuing limits on occupancy, social distancing measures, and requirements for personal protective equipment. Sector-specific guidelines will be in place to ensure safe operations. Large gatherings will continue to be prohibited due to the significant risk of rapid spread through groups. High-risk residents, like seniors and people with serious medical conditions should continue to stay home. Phase Two in Orleans Parish will begin at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 13.

Read the public health advisory

Read the guidelines

 

What Stays the Same for Residents

• Continue to stay home except for essential needs and other permitted activities on a limited basis.
• Seniors and people with serious medical conditions should continue to stay home.
• Everyone must wear a mask or face covering when performing activities in public. You do not need to wear a face covering while performing outdoor recreation but you must abide by all social distancing and hygiene rules.
• Practice social distancing, wash hands often, and frequently disinfect surfaces.
• Continue to work from home if you are able.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• If you have been in close contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive, you must quarantine for 14 days.

Gatherings

• Gatherings are limited to 100 people with one safety control officer provided per 50 people per State Fire Marshal guidelines, even in outdoor parks and spaces.
• Participants in gatherings must maintain six feet of distance between others and must wear masks.
• Gatherings not at a permitted special event venue must obtain a special event permit from the City.
• Read the guidelines for full information on special event permitting requirement. 

Live Entertainment

• Indoor live entertainment is not allowed. Outdoor live entertainment is only allowed with a special event permit. Read the guidelines for full information on special event permitting requirement. 
• As per State Fire Marshal guidelines, dancing is not allowed during this phase.

Requirements of All Phase Two Operations

• All non-essential businesses and institutions must register on the Louisiana State Fire Marshal website opensafely.la.gov to receive sector-specific guidelines for reopening and a certificate of Acknowledgement of Registration, which must be posted at all entrances, so it is visible before entering the premises.
• All businesses and institutions must prohibit individuals from entering the premises if they have symptoms of illness, must require that all customers, clients, and visitors must wear face coverings while indoors or on the premises, must have unused face coverings in stock to provide customers who do not have face coverings upon entry, and must post signage at all entrances clearly indicating such requirements and prohibitions. Download a mask requirement poster to post in your business:  
  • Masks Required Poster
  • Cartel de máscaras requeridas
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• When working inside, open doors and windows to promote air flow to the greatest extent possible and limit the number of people occupying a single indoor space according to industry social distancing guidelines.
• When two or more people are occupying a vehicle for work related purposes, they must wear face coverings.
• Workers must have easy and frequent access to soap and water or hand sanitizer during the duration of work, and frequent handwashing or hand sanitizing is required including before entering and leaving job sites.
• All common spaces and equipment, including bathrooms, frequently touched surfaces and doors, tools and equipment, and vehicles must be cleaned and disinfected at the beginning, middle and end of each shift and, if possible, prior to transfer from one person to another.
• Workers must wear face coverings over their nose and mouth when in the presence of others.
• In the case of retail cashiers, a translucent shield or "sneeze guard" should also be provided, when applicable (the presence of this shield does not replace the need to wear a face covering).
• No congregation of workers is allowed and all common areas, such as break rooms and cafeterias, but excluding restrooms, shall be closed.
• If the nature of an employee’s work, or the work area does not allow employees to safely consume meals in the workspace an employer may designate a common area or room where meals may be safely consumed provided the following conditions are met:
  • Limit occupancy to ensure that social distancing of at least 6 feet between all employees.
  • Hand washing facilities and/or hand sanitizer shall be immediately available at the entrances of designated common area or room.
  • Employees shall be required to wipe down the area prior to leaving – or there shall be cleaning of the area at regular intervals throughout the day.
  • At the entrances of the designated common area or room the employer shall clearly post the policy limiting the occupancy of the space, and the minimum social distancing, hand washing/hand sanitizing and space cleaning requirements.
• Workers shall not report to, or be allowed to remain at, a work or job site if sick or symptomatic (with fever higher than 100.4^oF/38.0^oC, cough, and/or shortness of breath, diarrhea, or any other symptom suggestive of COVID-19).
• Non-symptomatic COVID-19 positive workers are not allowed on site and any worker(s) who have contact with a worker or any other person who is diagnosed with COVID-19 are required to quarantine for 14 days.
• Individuals who have tested positive can be allowed to return to work if they have not had symptoms for at least 3 days and it has been at least 10 days have passed since their symptoms began.
• To the extent feasible, prior to the start of each work shift, pre-screening or survey shall be required to verify each employee has no symptoms of illness (fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath), including temperature checks when feasible.
• All workers must observe strict social distancing of at least 6 feet while on the job, unless noted, and should refrain from touching their faces.

• All food handlers must wear a face covering that covers both the nose and the mouth.

Allowed to Open at 50% Capacity

Italicized items are specific requirements for businesses operating in Orleans Parish:

SHOPPING MALLS AND RETAIL STORES

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.

RESTAURANTS

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Restaurants with table service should utilize a reservation or appointment system. Learn more about contact tracing.
• Off-street parking requirements are temporarily suspended and temporary Sidewalk Use Permits will be issued free of charge so you can expand outdoor seating.

BARS AND BREWERIES WITH AN LDH FOOD PERMIT

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Bars with table service should utilize a reservation or appointment system. Learn more about contact tracing.
• Off-street parking requirements are temporarily suspended and temporary Sidewalk Use Permits will be issued free of charge so you can expand outdoor seating.

BEAUTY SALONS, BARBER SHOPS, AND NAIL SALONS

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Service by reservation or appointment only. Watch video explaining reservations and contact tracing.

TATTOO, MASSAGE, AND ESTHETICIAN SERVICES

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Service by reservation or appointment only. Watch video explaining reservations and contact tracing.​

CHILDCARE, EARLY LEARNING CENTERS, AND EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMS

• Follow State of Louisiana Phase Two guidelines.
  • Childcare Guidelines
  • K-12 Extra Curricular Programs

GYMS AND FITNESS CENTERS

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Group fitness classes may operate at 50% of capacity.

OFFICE BUILDINGS AND BUSINESSES

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.

CONFERENCE VENUES AND MEETING ROOMS

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.

LIBRARIES

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.

COMMUNITY CENTERS

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.

MUSEUMS, ZOOS, AQUARIUMS

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Admission must be staggered using an appointment or reservation system.

OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACES, SPORTS COMPLEXES, PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Contact sports are not allowed.
• Gatherings are limited to 100 people with one safety officer per 50 people and must obtain a special event permit. Read the guidelines for full information on special event permitting requirement.

OUTDOOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Gatherings are limited to 100 people with one safety officer per 50 people and must obtain a special event permit. Read the guidelines for full information on special event permitting requirement. ​

Allowed to Open with Additional Capacity Limits

Italicized items are specific requirements for businesses operating in Orleans Parish:

BARS AND BREWERIES WITHOUT AN LDH FOOD PERMIT

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Bars with table service should utilize a reservation or appointment system. Learn more about contact tracing.
• Off-street parking requirements are temporarily suspended so you can expand outdoor seating.
• View Food Establishment Handout

HOUSES OF WORSHIP

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Services are limited to 50% of permitted occupancy or 250 people, whichever is fewer.
• No choirs permitted.

MOVIE THEATERS

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Limited to 50% of permitted occupancy or 250 people, whichever is fewer.

EVENT VENUES

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Event venues are limited to 50% of permitted occupancy or 100 people, whichever is fewer.​

CASINOS, RACETRACKS, AND VIDEO POKER ESTABLISHMENTS

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.
• Occupancy limited to 25% of permitted capacity with 50% of gaming tables open.

OUTDOOR POOLS

• Follow State Fire Marshal Phase Two guidelines.

Not Allowed in Phase Two

AMUSEMENT PARKS

MUSIC/CONCERT HALLS

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

TRADE SHOWS

ARCADES

INDOOR PLAYGROUND AND PLAY CENTERS

INDOOR LIVE PERFORMANCE VENUES

SECOND LINES AND PARADES

 

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