Rhode Island Gov. lifts stay-at-home order, details first phase of re-opening

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an executive order to officially lift Rhode Island’s stay-at-home order on Saturday.

An official release said that the first phase of re-opening entails the following:

-Non-critical retail stores will re-open with capacity limits

-Elective medical procedures can resume under safety guidelines

-Everyone who can work from home should

-Offices can start allowing people to come and go on a limited basis

-Some state parks will re-open with limited parking

Gov. Raimondo will issue a new executive order extending the ban on social gatherings of five people through May 22.

Also extended through May 22, anyone traveling to Rhode Island from another state for non-work related reasons must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Restaurants, bars and cafes will remain closed for dine-in services, but wine and beer can still be sold for take-out orders.

Recreation and entertainment businesses will remain closed, including theaters, cinemas, bowling alleys, concert venues, museums and zoos.

To read the full news release, click here.

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