MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota restaurants and bars may reopen June 1 for outdoor dining with social distancing and other safeguards, while salons can resume cutting hair at partial capacity, Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday, drawing sharp criticism from those who had hoped for faster steps to help struggling businesses.

It was Walz’s latest move to “turn the dial” in a gradual return to normal since the coronavirus pandemic cost hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans their jobs within a few weeks. He said the slow pace reflects the need to prepare for the coming stresses on the health care system as COVID-19 cases peak in the coming weeks.

The governor said he empathized with “how maddening this is, how frustrating it is” for Minnesotans not to be able to do the things they enjoy. But social distancing, hand-washing, wearing masks and getting tested when one has symptoms of COVID-19 are things that people can control, he said.

Bars, restaurants, personal care services and other nonessential businesses have been shut down since mid-March, though eateries have been allowed to offer take-out and delivery service. When restaurants and bars reopen, they’ll have to operate with limited seating capacity and space tables 6 feet apart, Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove said. Parties will be limited to four people, or six for families. Staff must wear masks and guests are strongly encouraged to do so, except while eating and drinking. Reservations will be required.

The state is encouraging communities to find innovative ways to provide more outdoor seating, particularly for establishments without decks or patios. Some communities have already discussed closing streets or sidewalks to provide more space.

Masks, limited seating and reservations will also be required at hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and tattoo parlors as they start reopening June 1, Grove said. Campgrounds and charter boats can also reopen with social distancing and other safety measures starting June 1, meaning they’ll miss the Memorial Day weekend, one of their busiest times of the year.

But gyms, theaters, bowling alleys and churches still must wait for word on when they can start getting back to normal, the commissioner said.