• Elderly and vulnerable Oklahomans should continue to follow the safer-at-home guidelines.
  • Oklahomans should maximize their physical distance from others when in public, avoid socializing in groups or facilities that do not allow for physical distancing and minimize non-essential travel.
  • Employers should create plans to allow employees to return to work in phases, close common areas or enforce social distancing protocols, minimize non-essential travel and honor requests of employees who are part of a vulnerable population for special accommodations.
  • Starting on April 24, hair salons, barber shops, spas, nail salons, and pet groomers can reopen. These businesses must maintain distance between customers and encourage customers to wait in their car until it is time for their appointment.
  • Starting on April 24, State parks and outdoor recreation areas can be reopened.
  • Grocery stores should continue to maintain special hours for vulnerable populations.
  • Starting on May 1, restaurant dining rooms, movie theaters, gyms and sporting venues can reopen statewide if they adhere to strict social distancing and sanitation protocols.
  • Starting on May 1, Places of worship can reopen for in-person meetings or worship, if they leave every other row or pew open and adhere to CDC-recommended social distancing and sanitation protocols, plus guidelines from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
  • Starting on May 1, Tattoo Parlors can reopen for appointments only and must adhere to sanitation and social distancing .
  • During Phase 1, visits to senior facilities and hospitals are prohibited and bars, schools, organized sporting events and camps should stay closed until further notice.

If Oklahoma’s hospital and incident rates remain manageable for 14 days, the state will move to Phase 2.