These Are The Current COVID-19 Requirements in Indiana

Indiana has slowly re-opened its businesses, but we are still vigilant in the fight against COVID-19. It is very important that we do not let our guards down and put health first. The State of Indiana recently implemented new COVID-19 requirements, which you will find below.

As always, local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines, so be sure to check local instructions before making any visit. To understand if a specific business is open and the procedures they are taking, please do at least one of the following: Check their website, call ahead, or visit their social media accounts.

To learn more about Indiana’s Coronavirus Response requirements, click here. This page will be continually updated as information changes.

Current Statewide Requirements:

• Face coverings must be worn.
• Indiana businesses are open, with certain requirements when county metrics are in ‘orange’ and ‘red’.
• All customers in restaurants, bars, and nightclubs are required to be seated when receiving service. Individuals from non-household parties must be spaced six feet apart at tables, counters or other seating arrangements.
• Everyone is required to maintain social distancing of six feet in public spaces, whether inside or outside.
• Wash your hands frequently or use hand-sanitizer when hand-washing is not available.
• Businesses will only admit those who wear face coverings and practice social distancing.

The Indiana Department of Health has established a color-coded county map that measures weekly cases per 100,000 residents and the seven-day positivity rate for all tests completed. Each county is assigned a color based on the average of the scores for the two metrics. Different requirements and guidelines must be followed based on the color a county falls under. See what color the county you plan to visit is in by clicking here.

BLUE: There is low community spread. 

• All general requirements are in effect.
• Social gatherings of any kind, indoors or outdoors, are limited to 250 people.

YELLOW: There is moderate community spread.

• All general requirements are in effect.
• Social gatherings of any kind, indoors or outdoors, are limited to 100 people.

ORANGE: Community spread is approaching high levels. Local officials may impose further requirements.

• All general requirements are in effect.
• Social gatherings of any kind, indoors or outdoors, are limited to 50 people.
• Attendance at winter indoor K-12 extracurricular and co-curricular activities is limited to 25% capacity.
• Community recreational sports leagues and tournaments may continue with attendance limited to participants, requirement personnel, and parents/guardians only.

RED: There is very high positivity and large community spread. Local officials may impose further restrictions.

• All general requirements are in effect.
• Special, seasonal, or commercial events are not advised to be held.
• Social holiday gathering participation is not advised.
• All business capacity must adhere to strict social distancing guidelines.
• Local officials may consider limiting hours for the operation of bars, nightclubs, and restaurants.
• Community recreational sports leagues and tournaments may continue with participants, required personnel, and parents/guardians only.

Learn more about county color-coded restrictions and current Indiana COVID-19 data. 

The fight against COVID-19 is far from over. Wearing a face mask in public is one of the simplest, most effective ways to slow the spread of the virus, but we need everyone to do their part in following COVID-19 requirements to keep our state safe. That’s why all Hoosiers and visitors are required to mask up. Learn more about #MaskUpHoosiers.