While Gov. Greg Abbott said he would leave it up to local authorities as to whether or not a shelter-in-place mandate would be put into place, it seems like that’s where Austin’s headed. Today, Mayor Adler announced that Travis County is preparing to take social distancing to the next step, causing many of us to wonder what we will and won’t be able to do.

What we can expect to stay open:

hospitals

pharmacies

grocery stores

hardware stores

gas stations

banks

most public parks

select restaurants (for delivery and takeout only)

law enforcement offices and essential government offices

laundry services

day-care services for the select few that still need to go into work

Transportation for essential travel

Residential facilities

Funeral services

Select charity organizations that are providing service

What will most likely not be open:

bars and clubs

gyms and studios

convention centers

all public events

dine-in restaurants

retail stores

venues

Yes, you will still be able to take your dog for a walk, go for a run, get groceries, and go to the hospital (if need be).

For many of us who have been social distancing this past week, this mandate won’t change much. Instead, it will enforce what we’ve already been doing in our efforts to flatten the curve.

Stay inside. Call your friends. Get fresh air.