As coronavirus cases spike, Texas, Florida, and Idaho are among the first states to restrict restaurants and bars a second time
As more states allow restaurants and bars to offer outdoor or limited capacity indoor, dining, the country has seen a massive spike in COVID-19 cases. It’s not quite a second wave — the first wave never ended — but the rising cases almost directly coincided with the reopening of businesses.
when a case has been detected. But now, local and state governments are beginning to reimplement restrictions in an attempt to once again curb the spread.that all bars across the state must close today at noon, and that on Monday, restaurants must revert to 50 percent capacity for indoor dining. This is a roll back from bars having been allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity, and restaurants at 75 percent. Bars will still be able to offer to-go cocktails.
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