Gov. Phil Murphy says indoor shopping malls are cleared to reopen from the COVID-19 shutdown beginning June 29.

The governor said at his daily briefing Thursday that shoppers and workers must wear face masks, and shops are limited to 50% capacity.

 

Food courts must remain closed, as well as theaters, he added. Restaurants at malls can provide take-out or outdoor dining.

The announcement comes the same week the state entered stage two of three, clearing restaurants for outdoor dining and indoor retail shops to reopen at limited capacity.

AP wire services helped contribute to this report.