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Week 12: State looks to start Phase 2 on June 15

Wearing a face covering is required on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
Ron MacArthur
June 4, 2020

As Phase 1 of the economic reopening plan went into effect June 1, Gov. John Carney has announced that Phase 2 will begin at 8 a.m., Monday, June 15.

Under Phase 1, restaurants and most other retail businesses were allowed to reopen but at 30 percent of stated fire marshal’s occupancy limits. Masks are still required to be worn in public places.

In Phase 2, that increases to 60 percent and also includes churches, casinos, malls, commercial lodging and community pools. Summer camps can open after a plan for following protocols is submitted to state health officials. All child care facilities can reopen with restrictions on group sizes and with adherence to social distancing and cleaning protocols.

Gyms and personal care service businesses remain open at 30 percent occupancy.

Still not permitted to open include water parks, indoor tennis and similar facilities, arcades, bowling alleys, sports venues and facilities and indoor children’s play areas. Playgrounds can reopen if approved by a local government. Outdoor gatherings of less than 250 people are permitted provided all health and social distancing protocols are followed. Outdoor gatherings larger than 250 can take place if approved by state officials.

Other news during the week:

Even with expanded testing throughout the state, COVID-19 positive cases and hospitalizations continue to decrease.

At 8 a.m, Monday, June 8, tattoo parlors, message therapists and personal care services such as nail salons can reopen at 30 percent occupancy.

See Phase 2 details at governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2020/06/Delaware-Economic-Reopening-PHASE-2.pdf.

Tanger Outlets reopened June 1 at the start of Phase 1, but not all stores have opened their doors.
It’s a quiet evening in front of King’s Ice Cream on Second Street in downtown Lewes.
As Phase 1 begins, many local restaurants will still over curbside service.
Not all restaurants are reopening June 1. The Back Porch Cafe in downtown Rehoboth Beach plans a June 18 opening.
People line up to pay the meters to park along Rehoboth Avenue.
Dining outside, shown here at Grotto Pizza on Rehoboth Avenue, will become more commonplace as restaurants expand seating to comply with occupancy limits of 30 percent.
An employee marks out 6 feet on the sidewalk to help customers comply with social distancing requirements.
Maureen McCurry, left, and Latoya Parish enjoy lunch on the sidewalk in front of Kaisy’s Delights on Rehoboth Avenue.
With restrictions lifted on short-term rentals, visitors have returned to Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.
Ryan’s Golf on the Boardwalk is open for business.
Arcades, such as Zelky’s, are open along the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.
Many Cape Region businesses reopened their doors with restrictions June 1 as Phase 1 of the state’s economic reopening begins.
Masked ice-cream lovers leave the front door of King’s Ice Cream in downtown Lewes.
Michael and Lauren Rieley of Doc Frame’s Famous Smoked Meats heat up pig to serve during Roast Carney Day May 31 at Hudson Fields between Lewes and Milton.
Playland is open for business June 1 on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.
A June 1 protest against police attacks on African Americans, sparked by the death of George Floyd, takes place on the Bandstand in Rehoboth Beach. Another protest occurred June 3 on The Circle in Georgetown and a third was planned June 5 along Route 1 near Rehoboth Beach.

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