On Tuesday, April 21, Governor Beshear announced detail on the Commonwealth's process through which the economy will begin to reopen. Known as "Healthy at Work," the initiative is a two phase approach that relies upon public health guidance and communication from businesses and associations.
 
Phase 1 is a state-readiness evaluation, during which the Kentucky Department for Public Health will determine whether Kentucky has met benchmarks based on the White House Guidelines for Reopening America.
 
Benchmarks for Reopening Economy
 
  • 14 Days of Decreasing Cases
  • Increased Testing Capacity on Contact Tracing
  • PPE Availability
  • Ability to Protect At-Risk Populations
  • Ability to Social Distance & Follow CDC Guidelines
  • Preparedness for Possible Future Spike
  • Status of Vaccine & Treatment
 
Phase 2 is an individual business readiness evaluation, during which the Commonwealth will evaluate businesses’ ability to safely reopen. Businesses closed due to COVID-19 may begin submitting reopen proposals via an online reopen application.
 
Businesses opening May 11, 2020, should follow the guidelines included for their respective businesses.