Governor DeWine announces COVID-19 regulations for sporting and entertainment events

Columbus, OH – Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday that sporting and entertainment events will be able to reopen with 25% maximum indoor capacity and 30% maximum outdoor capacity.

But there will still need to be COVID-19 protocols including mandatory mask wearing for employees/customers,spectator pathways that allow for social distancing, and seating in pods of no more than 6 people, recommended to be of the same household. Seating pods must be separated by at least 6 feet.

Governor DeWine said, “This is a start. If the situation improves in spring/summer, this could be expanded.”

Governor DeWine also announced that, beginning March 1st, restrictions will be lifted on visitors to our Ohio’s behavioral health hospitals. There will be certain safety measures in place, such as mask requirements, hand hygiene protocols, and time limits.

Governor DeWine also said that guidance will be ready soon for proms, banquet centers, wedding receptions, fairs, festivals, and parades.