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Coronavirus in Ohio: Museums, zoos and playgrounds can reopen next week, DeWine says

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Cincinnati EnquirerView CommentsCOLUMBUS – Summer might be a little more fun with aquariums, art galleries and zoos able to reopen as soon as next week.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday that several entertainment venues could open as soon as Wednesday, June 10, if they follow safety and hygiene guidelines.Those locations include:&nbsp;Day camps and residential camps may reopen at any time, DeWine announced Thursday.Cincinnatians will soon be reunited with Fiona and the other zoo animals. But it : Outdoor areas and exhibits will be open but indoor exhibits will remain closed.The Wednesday reopening puts Ohio in line with surrounding states.&nbsp;Kentucky will allow zoos and other attractions to reopen June 8 while Indiana has set a June 14 reopening date.Still, some were frustrated with the delayed rollout. A but the DeWine administration waited to&nbsp;ease&nbsp;restrictions on larger venues.&nbsp;“The threat of COVID-19 remains and while it’s our responsibility to keep each other safe," DeWine said in a statement. "Business owners and employees should do their part to ensure customers visit safely, by cleaning and sanitizing surfaces regularly."Amusement parks, such as Kings Island and Coney Island Park will remain closed to the time being.&nbsp;"Guidance is still being developed for those facilities," DeWine spokesman Dan Tierney said.Some Ohio lawmakers think that's not quick enough.&nbsp;A change added to Thursday would open amusement parks and water parks as soon as the bill is signed, but it still requires votes in both chambers and DeWine's signature.&nbsp;“Amusement parks and water parks play a huge part of our local economy and is an economic engine of our community,” said Rep. D.J. Swearingen, R-Huron, who represents the area surrounding Cedar Point. “Give us a chance here this summer.”Richard Zimmerman, CEO of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, which operates Kings Island and Cedar Point in northern Ohio, supports the legislative effort.&nbsp;"We fully anticipate and expect having the same opportunity granted to other businesses in Ohio to operate our business in a safe and manageable environment," Kings Island and Coney Island Park have already extended their 2020 season passes through the 2021 season because of the delayed start date. Kings Islands' larger gatherings, such as&nbsp;Grand Carnivale and&nbsp;Summer Nights, have been postponed to 2021.&nbsp;Coney Island Park has released &nbsp;it plans to follow, including:[ The Enquirer is providing most of its coronavirus-related stories free to readers. We can’t do this work without your support.&nbsp;Please consider a View Comments

Cincinnati EnquirerView CommentsCOLUMBUS – Summer might be a little more fun with aquariums, art galleries and zoos able to reopen as soon as next week.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday that several entertainment venues could open as soon as Wednesday, June 10, if they follow safety and hygiene guidelines.Those locations include:&nbsp;Day camps and residential camps may reopen at any time, DeWine announced Thursday.Cincinnatians will soon be reunited with Fiona and the other zoo animals. But it : Outdoor areas and exhibits will be open but indoor exhibits will remain closed.The...

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