We are potentially looking at no more serious events for 2020. Experts on TV have said that any type of event/gathering with 1,000+ will not be happening in 2020. They have also said no Concerts until Summer of 2021...Some say Fall of 2021.
So the first phase of the reopening in each state is suppose to follow these guidelines, or something very close to this. This phase is suppose to last 30 - 60 days as long as there is no resurgence during this phase. Note at the bottom, No gatherings larger than TEN PEOPLE. Also BARS ARE CLOSED. .....Assuming most states open into phase one on June 1st...just a guess. That puts us out until Mid July to August 1st before we enter phase 2.
Phase One
For States and Regions that satisfy the gating criteria
INDIVIDUALS
ALL VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS should continue to shelter in place. Members of households with vulnerable residents should be aware that by returning to work or other environments where distancing is not practical, they could carry the virus back home. Precautions should be taken to isolate from vulnerable residents.
All individuals,
WHEN IN PUBLIC (e.g., parks, outdoor recreation areas, shopping areas), should maximize physical distance from others. Social settings of more than 10 people, where appropriate distancing may not be practical, should be avoided unless precautionary measures are observed.
Avoid
SOCIALIZING in groups of more than 10 people in circumstances that do not readily allow for appropriate physical distancing (e.g., receptions, trade shows)
MINIMIZE NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL and adhere to CDC guidelines regarding isolation following travel.
EMPLOYERS
Continue to
ENCOURAGE TELEWORK, whenever possible and feasible with business operations.
If possible,
RETURN TO WORK IN PHASES.
Close
COMMON AREAS where personnel are likely to congregate and interact, or enforce strict social distancing protocols.
Minimize
NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL and adhere to CDC guidelines regarding isolation following travel.
Strongly consider
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS for personnel who are members of a
VULNERABLE POPULATION.
SPECIFIC TYPES OF EMPLOYERS
SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZED YOUTH ACTIVITIES (e.g., daycare, camp) that are currently closed should remain closed.
VISITS TO SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS should be prohibited. Those who do interact with residents and patients must adhere to strict protocols regarding hygiene.
LARGE VENUES (e.g., sit-down dining, movie theaters, sporting venues, places of worship) can operate under strict physical distancing protocols.
ELECTIVE SURGERIES can resume, as clinically appropriate, on an outpatient basis at facilities that adhere to CMS guidelines.
GYMS can open if they adhere to strict physical distancing and sanitation protocols.
BARS should remain closed.
The following is PHASE 2. This state will be implemented as long as the virus appears to be just about eradicated, very low new case numbers needed to enter this phase within the state. This phase is expected to last 90 days after phase 1, but could be shorter. That puts us into October to November.
Note that it mentions no gatherings LARGER THAN 50 people during this phase. ...THAT MEANS WEDDINGS WILL EITHER BE POST PONED, CANCELLED, OR COUPLES
WILL CHOOSE TO HAVE A VERY SMALL EVENT with under 50 people total in the room (I assume that will mean catering staff, other vendors as well!
Phase Two
For States and Regions with no evidence of a rebound and that satisfy the gating criteria a second time
INDIVIDUALS
ALL VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS should continue to shelter in place. Members of households with vulnerable residents should be aware that by returning to work or other environments where distancing is not practical, they could carry the virus back home. Precautions should be taken to isolate from vulnerable residents.
All individuals,
WHEN IN PUBLIC (e.g., parks, outdoor recreation areas, shopping areas), should maximize physical distance from others. Social settings of more than 50 people, where appropriate distancing may not be practical, should be avoided unless precautionary measures are observed.
NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL can resume.
EMPLOYERS
Continue to
ENCOURAGE TELEWORK, whenever possible and feasible with business operations.
Close
COMMON AREAS where personnel are likely to congregate and interact, or enforce moderate social distancing protocols.
Strongly consider
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS for personnel who are members of a
VULNERABLE POPULATION.
SPECIFIC TYPES OF EMPLOYERS
SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZED YOUTH ACTIVITIES (e.g., daycare, camp) can reopen.
VISITS TO SENIOR CARE FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS should be prohibited. Those who do interact with residents and patients must adhere to strict protocols regarding hygiene.
LARGE VENUES (e.g., sit-down dining, movie theaters, sporting venues, places of worship) can operate under moderate physical distancing protocols.
ELECTIVE SURGERIES can resume, as clinically appropriate, on an outpatient and in-patient basis at facilities that adhere to CMS guidelines.
GYMS can remain open if they adhere to strict physical distancing and sanitation protocols.
BARS may operate with diminished standing-room occupancy, where applicable and appropriate.
...Now I try to be optimistic as possible about my scheduled events occurring in July, August, September, and October...BUT...Judging from this info on how the reopening will look, and how long the phases are expected to take to get through. ...It really doesn't look good for the Wedding industry for the rest of the year.
...Time to make that Double Bacardi and Pepsi I have been waiting to drink all day
...and play some tunes