Some NH restaurants opening today

After two months of being limited to takeout only, restaurants will be allowed starting Monday to have customers sit down for a meal.

Only outdoor seating is permitted for now.

KATIE: THE CITY OF FORT SMITHWILL CONSIDER CLOSING TRAFF TOMAKE SPACE FOR OUTDOOR DINING.RESTAURANTS GET THE GREEN LIGHTONLY IF THEY CAN SERVE OUTSIDE.BUSINESSES HAVE GOTTEN CREATIVE,DOING THINGS LIKE PUTTING PICNICTABLES AND PARKING LOTS.THE SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASUR ISONE OF MANY STATE GUIDELINESABOUT HOW RESTAURANTS CANREOPEN.OTHERS INCLUDE KEEPING CUSTOMERSFROM EMPLOYEES AND ADEQUATELYSPACING TABLES.WAITSTAFF IS REQUIRED TO WEARCLOTH FACE COVERINGS OR MASKS.