Additional Week 4 Reopenings: Gyms, Rafting, Rock Climbing
May 14, 2020
At his daily press conference today, Governor Jim Justice announced additional categories of businesses that will be allowed but not required to reopen during the week of May 18, or “Week 4” of his reopening plan.
The newly announced categories are:
- Fitness centers, gyms, and recreation centers may open Monday, May 18 (guidelines available here)
- Whitewater rafting and ziplining may open Thursday, May 21 (guidelines available here)
- Guided rock climbing may open Friday, May 15 (guidelines available here)
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