As we enter the 4th month of the shutdown due to the COVID-19 virus many Arkansans have been left wondering when life may begin to return to normal. For many working from home has become the norm. Wearing a mask and practicing social distancing have become a part of their everyday routine to accomplish simple tasks we've always taken for granted. Today we got an answer as to when the state will take further steps toward opening up and allowing business to operate at normal capacity.

At his daily press conference Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that on Monday, June 15th Arkansas will enter Phase 2 of the reopening plan. The items listed below are some of the changes that may effect your everyday life. "Americans are on the move and they can't be tied down," Hutchinson said. He believes based on what has provided to him and Dr. Nathaniel Smith that we will see multiple peaks and valleys as it pertains to the number of cases we see.

Restaurants, Gyms and Health and Beauty Salons that have been limited to just 33% capacity will now be able to move to 66% capacity. They will still be required to practice the 6 foot social distancing guidelines. Non-essential travel will now be permitted thus allowing many who have planned vacations in and around our state to move freely without pushing back against state mandates.

As more guidelines become available we will provide those to you.
Governor Announces Phase 2 Of Reopening Arkansas, Here's What That Means