Governor Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols

for Immediate Release from the Office of Governor Doug Ducey

March 6, 2021

Governor Doug Ducey announced the next phase of COVID-19 mitigation. The announcement follows 7 weeks of declining cases in Arizona, and the distribution of more than 2 million vaccines.

The following changes are reflected in a new Executive Order from Governor Ducey:

• For businesses, physical distancing and mask protocols will remain in place, however specific occupancy percentage limitations will expire. This applies to restaurants, gyms, theaters, water parks, bowling alleys, and bars providing dine in services.
• Spring Training and Major League Sports will have the ability to operate upon submission and approval of a plan to the Arizona Department of Health Services that demonstrates the implementation of safety precautions and physical distancing.
• Mayors and local entities will still be precluded from implementing extreme measures that shut down businesses.

Click Here to read the entire Executive Order.