INDIANAPOLIS — Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, Marion County will implement new pandemic-related restrictions on Friday at 5 p.m., Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday.
The restrictions will prevent in-person class instruction at schools until at least Aug. 5.
They will limit social gatherings to 50 people, other than indoor religious ceremonies, which can operate at up to 50% capacity. Outdoor services can continue without restrictions.
Among other changes:
– Bars and nightclubs will close through at least Aug. 12.
– Restaurant dining rooms will be allowed to operate at 50% capacity, and all restaurants must close between midnight and 5 a.m.
– Personal services such as hair salons, nail parlors will be by appointment only.
– Gyms will be allowed to operate at 25% capacity.
– Sporting events must limit spectators to 25% of venue occupancy.
