Governor Roy Cooper says North Carolina is moving into Phase 2 of its reopening plan on Friday, May 22 at 5 PM, lifting the stay-at-home order and bringing back a variety of social activities – but some restrictions will remain in place and certain businesses must remain closed.

 

Under the amended Phase 2, a variety of businesses can reopen, including restaurants, salons, and barber shops, at 50 percent capacity with certain protective measures taken. Also included are swimming pools and overnight/day camps. Meanwhile bars, gyms, and indoor entertainment venues such as movie theaters and bowling alleys must remain closed.

 

Phase 2 also limits indoor gatherings to 10 people (not including restaurants) and outdoor gatherings to 25 people.

 

Places of worship are exempt from the order. Phase 2 is set to run through June 26.