Joshua Panas & Joy Wang
Updated: May 13, 2020 10:15 PM
Created: May 13, 2020 04:31 PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- The governor will modify her public health order which expires May 15.
Starting May 16, all retailers may operate at 25% capacity, and must have COVID-safe practices in place.
Other changes in the May 16 order include:
Gyms, salons, indoor malls and dine-in at restaurants are not allowed to reopen. The goal is to open high-contact businesses, including gyms and salons, in June.
The change does not apply to Cibola County, McKinley County or San Juan County due to the high rate of COVID-19 cases. The three counties will, instead, enter the "preparation phase."
Mask Requirement
The governor also announced she will require New Mexicans to wear masks in all public spaces, starting May 16. Kids are also required to wear masks.
Exceptions include:
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