Phase 3 adjusts status quo for Florida businesses, patrons

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Sign outside of a Collier County business asking customers to please wear a mask inside. (WINK News)

Monday begins the first full week of Phase 3 of Florida’s reopening, meaning bars, restaurants, gyms and other places can operate at full capacity.

While local governments still have power over how businesses proceed, they need to justify it. Any local government that wishes to put restrictions in place has to provide a reason why. Otherwise, everything is permitted to operate at full capacity.

The beginning of a new phase doesn’t mean mask requirements in businesses will be lifted, nor does it mean individuals shouldn’t still take the necessary precautions to protect themselves.

All establishments opening to full capacity only need to have limited social distancing protocols as well as adequate sanitation practices in place. Screening employees for COVID-19 is still suggested.

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