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Breaking NewsSummer camps will also be allowed open this summer; youth sports leagues can begin practicing May 312:14 PM CDT May 18, 2020AUSTIN, Texas — Monday saw new information released on Phase 2 of Texas' recovery plan.Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new guidelines at a press conference Monday.Phase 2 includes opening dates and health and safety guidelines and checklists for everything from bars and breweries to day cares, summer camps and even aquariums.After being effectively , and putting thousands of bartenders and servers out of work, bars in Texas will be allowed to reopen Friday, Abbott said.Under new guidelines, bars will be allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity under very strict guidelines, he said. Breweries, wineries and wine tasting rooms &nbsp;are also included under these new guidelines.Likewise restaurants, which had already been allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity will be allowed to increase to 50 percent capacity starting Friday.Abbott also issued minimum standard health protocols that bars must follow to keep patrons safe. .RELATED:Abbott announced the following businesses and entertainment venues can reopen Friday:RELATED:Abbott said childcare services, such as day cares and businesses and programs such as the YMCA and Boys and Girls clubs can reopen immediately.Abbott also said summer camps, including vacation bible schools, will be allowed to open May 31.All staff and volunteers must be trained on the appropriate cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette.&nbsp;Employees and volunteers with underlying health issues should have limited participation or not be allowed to attend the camp. If possible, the state recommends staff wear face coverings at all times. The same goes for campers.RELATED:He said little leagues can start practicing May 31, as well. Parents will be allowed to spectate while maintaining safe social distancing.In his press conference, the governor said professional sports, including basketball, baseball, car racing, football, golf, softball and tennis leagues can apply to the state health department for approval to hold events in Texas. Those events would take place on or after May 31.&nbsp;Fans won’t be able to cheer on their favorite teams just yet, though. Spectators won’t be allowed.RELATED:This is a developing story. Refresh this page for updates and watch the afternoon and evening news for the latest.CONTINUED CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE:Paid AdvertisementNotifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.No ThanksAllow

Breaking NewsSummer camps will also be allowed open this summer; youth sports leagues can begin practicing May 312:14 PM CDT May 18, 2020AUSTIN, Texas — Monday saw new information released on Phase 2 of Texas' recovery plan.Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new guidelines at a press conference Monday.Phase 2 includes opening dates and health and safety guidelines and checklists for everything from bars and breweries to day cares, summer camps and even aquariums.After being effectively , and putting thousands of bartenders and servers out of work, bars in Texas will be allowed to reopen Friday,...

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