Businesses Feel COVID-19 Impact in West Kentucky

Right now in Kentucky in-door capacity is set to 50% while outdoor seating is unlimited as long as CDC guidelines are followed.

Face first at 6 as cases of covid-19 surge in west kentucky - some business owners are concerned about what the future holds - 44news reporter tyler druin is live tonight in henderson - he spoke to a local business owner who says --- shes grateful for community support.

Right now it is beautiful outside - and patio seating has been working in favor of business owners - but with colder weather near- there are some concerns the cafe on water street in downtown henderson opened in july - right in the middle of the pandemic - with indoor seating limited to allow proper social distancing - business owner alisa sugg - has roughly 10 tables inside her restaurant - shes concerned about the colder months - and not being able to fill all her tables - with six staff members - her new business could take a hit this winter if the covid-19 case count continues to climb at the current pace..

"you know it was a little challenging at first when we opened up, i know we are in the middle of a pandemic.

But things always come back, i felt like even tho this was a risk, it was a risk i was willing to take, the community has supported us here..

Right now in kentucky - in- door capacity is set to 50% - masks are required at all times when not at a table - staff are required to wear gloves - and menus should be sanitized after every use or disposed.

The cafe on water street taking things a step further - their tent patio will be open year around - to provide more tables for families to enjoy their meal while staying safe - and socially distancing - reporting live in henderson, tyler druin 44news.

This as numbers continue