Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ stay-at-home order, instituted March 25, lifts Sunday. But life as we knew it will not resume — not in the near future, anyway.

The state will shift from a virtual honor-system lockdown, which the governor said was necessary but psychologically and economically harmful, to a “safer at home” mode, which will look much the same but allow freer movement for all. However, the general public will still be encouraged to stay home unless absolutely necessary.

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Just what will the lockdown’s lift in Colorado look like? Here’s a timeline.

Sunday, April 26: Colorado’s statewide stay-at-home order expires and new “safer at home” phase begins, including pre-existing social-distancing efforts and other precautionary measures. If and when necessary, the state will shift back to a stay-at-home order, officials caution.

April 27: Non-critical businesses should maintain a 50% workforce presence in their buildings at maximum and allow employees to work from home as much as possible. Workers at all critical businesses like grocery stories should wear masks.

– Retailers can re-open with curbside service.

– Personal-service providers like hair salons will be able to reopen with some precautions, such as mask-wearing.

– One-on-one real estate showings — though not open houses — and child care can also resume.

May 1: Retailers can fully open again, as long as they have social-distancing policies in place.

May 4: Businesses can re-open, though telecommuting should be used as much as possible, particularly with older and high-risk employees.

Mid-May: Bars and restaurants may be allowed to re-open. Schools will not re-open this school year, although remote learning will continue.

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