Florida says Phase One of reopening plan to begin May 4

Florida, one of last U.S. states to impose lockdown measures amid the coronavirus outbreak, announced it will begin reopening its economy next week while leaving restrictions in place for the greater Miami area.

"We will get Florida back on its feet by using an approach that is safe, smart, and step by step," Governor Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday.

Under the Phase One plan for relaxing mandatory business closures imposed at the start of the month, DeSantis said retail merchants and restaurants could welcome customers back inside their establishments starting Monday, but admissions will be limited to 25 percent of capacity.