Governor Eric HolcombGeverifieerd account

Across Indiana, we've witnessed a spirit of cooperation & caring for others that has touched my heart. May this spirit of appreciation for one another carry on long after #COVID19 is behind us. Hoosiers have done this together & together we'll come out a stronger Indiana.

Gov. Holcomb has used data to drive decisions since the state’s first case of the novel coronavirus in early March and he will continue to do so as the state contemplates a sector-by-sector reset.

The state will move to reopen while continuing to monitor and respond to these four guiding principles: The number of hospitalized #COVID19 patients statewide has decreased for 14 days The state retains its surge capacity for critical care beds and ventilators

The state retains its ability to test all Hoosiers who are #COVID19 symptomatic as well as health care workers, first responders, & frontline employees Health officials have systems in place to contact all individuals who test positive for #COVID19 & expand contact tracing

As we lift restrictions and more people return to work, visit a store or restaurant, and participate in more activities, the number of #COVID19 cases will increase.

If we cannot meet these principles, all or portions of the state may need to pause on moving forward or we may return to an earlier phase of the governor’s stay-at-home order.

Indiana #BackOnTrack has five stages. Beginning Monday, May 4, nearly all of Indiana will move to stage 2. For three counties – Cass, Lake and Marion counties – stage 2 will begin at a later date. Phase 2 may begin on Monday, May 11 for Lake and Marion counties.

Phase 2 may begin on Monday, May 18 for Cass County. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines.

In Stage 2 to protect the most vulnerable to #COVID19, Hoosiers 65 and over and those with high-risk health conditions – who are the most vulnerable to the coronavirus – should remain at home.

Essential travel restrictions will be lifted, and social gatherings of up to 25 people will be permitted following the @CDCgov's social distancing guidelines.

The remaining manufacturers, industrial and other infrastructure operations that had not been considered essential may open. Hoosiers who can work from home are encouraged to continue to do so.

Retail and commercial businesses may open at 50% capacity. Examples include apparel, furniture, jewelry and liquor stores that have been operating as curbside or delivery only. Shopping malls can open at 50% capacity with indoor common areas restricted to 25% capacity.

Restaurants & bars that serve food may open starting May 11 @ 50% capacity, but bar seating will remain closed. Personal services - hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, spas and tattoo parlors - may open on May 11 by appointment only & must follow social distancing guidelines.

Starting May 8th, for all of the state’s counties, indoor worship services may also convene, following specific social distancing guidelines – while those 65 and older and those at elevated risk will be asked to stay home.

If health indicators remain positive, the state will move to Stage 3. To learn more about the different stages and the associated dates to get a better understanding about where we’re going as a state, click here to see the full plan: http://BackOnTrack.in.gov 

Click here to read my remarks from today: https://backontrack.in.gov/files/05.01.2020_Governor%20Holcomb%20remarks_Getting%20Indiana%20Back%20on%20Track_public....pdf …

The Critical Industries Hotline continues to be available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to respond to business and industry questions about whether a business is considered essential. 877-820-0890 covidresponse@iedc.in.gov