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Idaho, what do you want to know about Gov. Little’s 4-step plan to reopen the state?

Gov. Brad Little on Thursday laid out a four-stage plan to reopen Idaho businesses from the coronavirus lockdown and return the state to a semblance of normalcy by the end of June.

Almost all retail stores and houses of worship would open in the first stage, May 1 to 15. Restaurants and hair salons would open in the second stage, May 16 to 29. Gatherings of up to 50 people would be allowed in the third, May 30 to June 12. Bars would reopen in the fourth, June 13 to 26.

The stay-at-home order first issued March 25 to prevent spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 stays put until April 30.

“We know that we cannot reopen everything at once, and undo all the progress to prevent coronavirus deaths,” Little said at a news conference. “We do have a plan to safely and responsibly reopen our economy in stages, just as the president recommends.”

What do you want to know about the plan? We will answer questions online on Friday.

This story was originally published April 23, 2020 at 6:11 PM.

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John Sowell
Idaho Statesman
Reporter John Sowell has worked for the Statesman since 2013. He covers business and growth issues. He grew up in Emmett and graduated from the University of Oregon. If you like seeing stories like this, please consider supporting our work with a digital subscription to the Idaho Statesman.
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