"Rochester Ready" Inititative for reopening

Helping keep workers and customers safe

Reopening stinger today is phase three of governor walz's plan to turn the dial and reopen minnesota's economy.

Bars and restaurants are now able to offer inside dining... salons can increase their capacity to 50?

"* percent and gyms and theaters can reopen.

As we enter this next phase rochester leaders want to make sure the city is safe for residents ?

"* and visitors.

Lie kimt news three's raquel hellman joins us live to explain a new program the city is rolling george and katie ?

"* just like many of you i am excited to be able to start going to the restaurants and shops here downtown.

But as we start to get back to normal ?

"* we still want to know we're safe.

That's even more true for patients who travel to mayo clinic for medical care ?

"* who are sick and have compromised immune systems and are at a higher risk when it comes to the coronavirus.

So community leaders are working together to roll out an initiative called "rochester ready."xxx and it's a pledge for businesses to say we're ready, we're going to wear masks, we're going to encourage our guests to wear masks, we're going to follow all the proper protocols and you should be able to feel safe to come to our store.

After businesses take this pledge ?

"* some kind of list will be created to let residents and visitors what protocols different businesses are taking to keep them safe.

Live in rochester, raquel hellman, kimt news three./// thanks raquel.

The "rochester ready" initiative is expected to launch as soon as tomorrow.///