Movie theaters, bars, museums and amusement parks in Indiana will be allowed to open Friday. The governor announced Wednesday that he's moving up by two days the next stage of easing the state’s coronavirus restrictions.
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said a new state order will allow social gatherings of up to 250 people and retail stores and malls to operate at full capacity.
Restaurants will be allowed 75% capacity, while bars, movie theaters and bowling alleys can open at half capacity.
Public playgrounds can reopen Friday, but festivals and parades are still prohibited.
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