Mayor Gorton has released the Lexington Blueprint for Economic Recovery. This document was compiled using data from discussions among 132 community members, representing the city's major economic sectors. Together, they put together a total of 330 recommendations for reopening the economy. Read Lexington Blueprint for Economic Recovery online.
You can find Lexington's Restaurant and Retail Temporary Relief Program here.
See detailed plans from Governor Beshear for different industries on guidelines and restrictions for reopening below. These guidelines, as well as much more information, can be found on the Commonwealth's Healthy at Work webpage.
On April 17, Governor Andy Beshear released the benchmarks to reopening our state's economy. These are based on the guidelines released in the federal government's Opening Up America Again plan.
Phase one
Reopening May 9 (Executive Order)
Reopening May 11 (Executive Order)
- Construction
- Horse racing (No fans)
- Manufacturing & distribution
- Office-based businesses (50%)
- Pet grooming / boarding
- Photography
- Vehicle or vessel dealerships
Reopening May 18 (Executive Order)
Reopening May 20 (Executive Order)
Reopening May 22 (Executive Order)
- Restaurants: 33% capacity + outdoor seating - Lexington's Temporary Relief Program
- Groups of 10 people or fewer
- Travel Ban Lifted
Reopening May 25 (Executive Order)
Phase two
Reopening June 1 (Executive Order)
- Auctions
- Auto / Dirt Track Racing
- Aquatic Centers
- Bowling alleys
- Fishing Tournaments
- Fitness Centers
- Kentucky State Park Lodges
- Movie Theaters
- Salato Wildlife Education Center
Reopening June 8
- Education and Cultural Activities
- Aquariums
- Distilleries
- Libraries
- Limited Outdoor Attractions
- Museums
- Horse Shows
- Some Childcare (in-home programs)
Reopening June 11
- Kentucky Horse Park
- Kentucky State Park Campgrounds
Reopening June 15
Reopening June 29
- Bars
- Groups of 50 People
Phase three
Information coming soon.