The Arizona Department of Health Services announced that Maricopa County is expected to improve into the ‘‘moderate’’ phase of covid-19 community spread when the latest metrics are updated Thursday.
That would allow some bars with Series 6 and 7 liquor licenses – as well as gyms, movie theaters, and water parks – to reopen with certain restrictions.
Bars that serve dine-in food will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity and must convert to ‘‘restaurant service.’’
Bars that don’t serve dine-in food must remain closed until the positivity rate drops below 3%.
Before reopening, all bars and other affected businesses must complete an online ‘‘attestation form’’ here.
Pima and Pinal counties also are expected to move into the ‘‘moderate’’ phase Thursday.
