These are the minimum health protocols set up by Gov. Abbott for businesses, groups reopening Friday 
Shannon Hambrick wipes down counters at the post-coronavirus opened Cheeseburger Bobby's restaurant in Martinez, Ga., Monday, April 27, 2020. (Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle via AP)  (Michael Holahan,  Michael Holahan © 2020 The Augusta Chroinicle) 
HOUSTON  – Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that starting Friday, some businesses and groups can start reopening provided they follow strict guidelines. 
The guidelines include limited occupancy, restricted access, and social distancing and hygiene guidelines. 
READ ALSO:  Gov. Greg Abbott announces stay home order to expire Thursday, some businesses to reopen Friday 
Here are the protocols established by state officials that these businesses and groups will need to abide by starting May 1, during Phase 1 of the reopening of the state: 
Individual protocol Employers’ protocol  Retailers’ protocol  Retail customers’ protocol  Restaurants’ protocol  Restaurant customers’ protocol  Movie theater protocol  Movie theater customers’ protocol  Museum and library protocol  Museum and library visitors’ protocol  Outdoor sports protocol  Church/ Places of worship protocol Single-person office protocol  Minimum health standards for counties with up to five confirmed coronavirus cases  Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
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