New guidelines for Louisiana businesses forthcoming Thursday

Guidelines for how businesses should operate once Louisiana’s “stay at home” order ends Friday will be available before Gov. John Bel Edwards issues his next executive order Thursday, Edwards said Wednesday.

Under the new order, which was discussed in broad strokes Monday, some businesses, such as massage and tattoo parlors, amusement parks, and bars that don’t serve food are to remain closed. But churches and other types of businesses can reopen at 25 percent of their usual capacity to allow for six feet between individuals and 10 feet between tables. Restaurants can reopen their indoor dining rooms. Businesses deemed “essential” under federal guidelines still can remain open.