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Gov. Beshear orders bars to close, restaurants to limit indoor seating to 25% capacity for two weeks

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Posted at 3:18 PM, Jul 27, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-27 20:50:42-04

(LEX 18) — Some bars will close for two weeks starting Tuesday under a new decision by Governor Andy Beshear's office.

Starting Tuesday, July 28, freestanding bars will close and restaurants will be limited to 25% capacity indoors. Outside seating can remain as long as social distancing measures are in place.

This will be in effect for two weeks, until August 11.

During the COVID-19 briefing, Gov. Beshear also recommended that schools across Kentucky should postpone in-person instruction until the third week in August.