PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) -- A dozen and a half industries across Kentucky can expect an uptick in business in the coming days.
That's because Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that those industries could increase capacity to 60%. This comes as the governor reported seven consecutive weeks of declining COVID-19 cases.
Steven Hyde, owner of Mel's Diner in Paducah, was excited about the announcement to expand capacity. Hyde says it helps businesses and is optimistic about capacity reaching 75% if cases keep dropping.
"I believe that will happen. How quick? I have no idea. But I do believe it will happen," Hyde said. "I was hoping it already would've happened."
"Everybody's wanting to get out and everybody's wanting to dine out," Hyde said.
The following businesses can now increase capacity to 60%:
- Indoor auctions
- Barbershops/cosmetology/hair salons
- Bars and restaurants
- Bowling alleys
- Indoor educational and cultural activities
- Fitness centers
- Funeral and memorial services
- Government offices/agencies
- Massage therapy
- Movie theaters
- Nail salons
- Office-based businesses
- Places of worship (recommendation)
- Retail
- Tanning salons
- Tattoo parlors
- Vehicle and vessel dealerships
- Venues and event spaces
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