Austin school district officials on Tuesday said they plan to reopen some of the sports facilities on campuses by early next week.
Tennis courts, football fields, basketball courts and play fields will be accessible again starting Monday, according to officials.
The district’s announcement Tuesday follows Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to partially lift the city’s stay-at-home orders, which will allow many businesses to reopen with limited capacity as early as Friday.
The Austin school district closed all of its sports facilities and playgrounds on April 9, a little over a week after the city closed its sports facilities and playgrounds.
School officials said playgrounds will remain closed for now. However, they will re-evaluate that decision as more information from the local health officials becomes available, officials said.
“Social distancing on all district grounds is required,” a statement from school officials said.
The city as of Tuesday morning had yet to announce the reopening of its playgrounds and sports facilities.
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