Giving a set of three dates, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a gradual two-week roll-out to reopen parts of Ohio amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Giving a set of three dates, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a gradual two-week roll-out to reopen parts of Ohio amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

DeWine’s announcement included information on manufacturing, distribution and construction companies, offices, and retail businesses reopening as long as they follow strict health and social distancing practices.

"One cannot overstate the tragedy of this, so we have to get moving - but at the same time protect Ohioans," DeWine said.

DeWine first announced all health care procedures that do not require an overnight stay in a hospital can move forward on May 1, along with dental and veterinarians.

On May 4, manufacturing, distribution and construction will open back up along with general office environments, although DeWine asked companies to continue to have employees work from home if possible.

DeWine said retail businesses can reopen May 12.

Additionally, DeWine said the stay-at-home order will still be in place including gatherings of no more than 10 people.

"There are a lot of moving parts here. This is the beginning, but to continue to move forward - without falling back and having a huge spike in cases - there are a lot of things everyone can do to decrease the impact and get people back to work," he said.

According to DeWine, the reopening of restaurants and businesses like hair salons won’t happen for now but a decision on those businesses will be aided by what we learn with the first wave of reopenings.