Map of COVID-19 case trends, reopening status and mobility
September 22, 2020 in News by RBN Staff
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Across the United States, governors are rolling out a patchwork of constantly evolving plans to relax social distancing restrictions. At the height of restrictions in late March and early April, more than 310 million Americans were under directives ranging from “shelter in place” to “stay at home.” The orders varied by state, county and even city. Health officials warn that easing restrictions too soon could bring new outbreaks, but many states have forged ahead.
Updates
Restrictions were imposed in Hawaii
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Hawaii will reopen to tourists Oct. 15. Visitors can avoid a 14-day quarantine if they test negative for the coronavirus 72 hours before arrival. Gov. David Ige announced July 13 that he would delay a program that would allow trans-Pacific travelers to skip quarantine in Hawaii until September 1. On May 18, Ige unveiled a four-phase reopening strategy for Hawaii’s economy with the state gradually allowing medium-risk businesses such as churches, gyms, museums, theaters, restaurants and hair salons to begin operations in June.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 25, 2020; ended on May 31, 2020
Affected sectors: Beaches, Health
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 680 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 820 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.76% more than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Louisiana
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
The state moved to a modified Phase three beginning Sept. 11 — a decision that eases some restrictions but keeps many in place. There is still a statewide mask mandate, but many restrictions on restaurants, bars, gyms and other public places have been loosened.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 23, 2020; ended on May 14, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 3,515 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 4,770 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions were imposed in Kansas
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Gov. Laura Kelly said she would work with an interim committee on changes to the state’s emergency response statute, as a way of developing a more sustainable framework for the state’s coronavirus response. The Kansas Board of Education approved a set of guidelines for schools to consider as they physically reopen and bring students back to buildings, looking at reported cases both in individual schools and across each district’s community. Kelly signed an executive order that mandates masks in public spaces statewide in order to deal with an upward trend in new coronavirus cases. On June 22, Kelly recommended communities remain in phase three of reopening.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 30, 2020; ended on May 3, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 3,967 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 3,323 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.27% more than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Maryland
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Maryland’s restaurants could expand indoor dining to 75% of normal capacity starting Sept. 21, Gov. Larry Hogan announced. All businesses in Maryland are now able to open in stage three, and every announced every school district in Maryland is authorized to begin reopening for in-person instruction, though districts mostly plan to use virtual learning at least to start the year. Indoor dining, fitness centers, casinos, arcades and malls reopened June 12 with restrictions. Outdoor entertainment like mini golf can also reopen at 50% capacity.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 30, 2020; ended on May 15, 2020
Affected sectors: Outdoor recreation, Beaches
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 3,922 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 3,763 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.57% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Virginia
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board approved temporary emergency standards to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in workplaces. The new workplace safety standards are the first of their kind in the country. Though Gov. Ralph Northam announced July 1 the state would begin its third phase of reopening, he has decided to prohibit bar seating. Phase three affects pools, salons, retail and other businesses. Northern Virginia entered phase two of reopening June 12, allowing more flexibility for restaurants, gyms, sports, and outdoor entertainment venues. Beaches were allowed to open May 29.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 30, 2020; ended on June 10, 2020
Affected sectors: Health, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 6,529 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 6,977 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.63% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions were imposed in West Virginia
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
West Virginia officials yet again amended guidelines for reopening schools Sept. 15, with the aim of restarting in-person instruction and sports in more counties. Schools were set to reopen Sept. 8. Gov. Jim Justice instituted a statewide mask requirement for all indoor public spaces, in addition to limits on social gatherings of more than 25 people and festivals, concerts and similar events. Casinos and movie theaters could reopen June 5, and campgrounds reopened June 10. More businesses reopened, including restaurants with indoor seating, on May 21. Fitness centers, tanning salons, gymnasiums and recreation centers are able to resume operations in West Virginia, with limitations.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 24, 2020; ended on May 4, 2020
Affected sectors: Cosmetology, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 1,351 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 1,255 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2.1% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Kentucky
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Gov. Andy Beshear said Sept. 14 he will not issue another recommendation on schools resuming in-person classes after Sept. 28. Instead, Beshear and public health officials said a new dashboard and color-coded metrics on COVID-19 cases in schools will help local leaders decide whether it is safe to reopen. Child care centers will be allowed to have larger classes and relaxed rules on visits under changes to emergency rules. A mask order was put in place 5 p.m. July 10, under a new executive order. Most businesses and attractions in the Bluegrass State have been allowed to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 26, 2020
Affected sectors: Health, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 4,635 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 4,218 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.35% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions were imposed in Utah
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Utah’s largest teachers union is demanding that Gov. Gary Herbert enforce new requirements on schools after outbreaks of the coronavirus. Herbert announced a plan July 9 that would require schools to take specific precautions to combat the spread of COVID-19. A week after mandating masks at all state facilities, troubling numbers prompted Herbert to require masks in regions of Utah that are home to several of the state’s famous national parks July 2. He announced a pause in reopening in June. Most of the state moved to “yellow,” or low-risk, May 16.
Stay-at-home order: Never issued
Affected sectors: Gatherings, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 5,956 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 3,405 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.38% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Indiana
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Indianapolis bars and nightclubs can reopen at reduced capacity under a Marion County health order, but Mayor Joe Hogsett said dance floors must remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic. The state released new recommendations for school operations, and Gov. Eric Holcomb extended the statewide mask mandate. The state would also stay in stage 4.5, Holcomb announced, extending the stage a third time. Stage 4.5 temporarily pauses increases in capacity at restaurants, bars and entertainment venues, among others. Indiana was supposed to enter the fifth and final stage of its reopening plan on that date. Under stage 4, retail stores and malls could operate at full capacity while restaurants worked at 75% capacity. Bars, nightclubs, movie theaters and bowling alleys could open at 50% capacity. Social gatherings of up to 250 people were allowed as well.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 25, 2020; ended on May 1, 2020
Affected sectors: Health, Gatherings
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 5,487 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 6,146 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.59% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions were imposed in Illinois
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Will and Kankakee counties must lower their rolling COVID-19 test positivity rate by about one more percentage point before restrictions on economic activity can be lifted, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Sept. 10 at a COVID-19 update in Chicago. Illinois entered phase four of reopening on June 26, allowing health care centers, schools, entertainment and other businesses to open with capacity restrictions. Most businesses can reopen with capacity guidelines, gyms can open for private workouts and restaurants are open for delivery, pickup and drive through. Restaurants are also allowed to open outdoor seating in this phase with social distancing requirements still in place. Residents are directed to wear face coverings when outside and can resume outdoor recreational activities such as golf, boating and fishing as long as social distancing is practiced.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 21, 2020; ended on May 30, 2020
Affected sectors: Health, Outdoor recreation
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 13,089 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 11,947 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.09% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Iowa
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds let bars reopen in Polk County and three other counties Sept. 16, as the state continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic. The governor on Aug. 27 had ordered bars closed in six of the state’s 99 counties. Iowa courts reopen Sept. 14. Reynolds set a state requirement for schools to have at least 50 percent in-person learning, warning that unapproved remote learning time will not count toward instructional hours.
Stay-at-home order: Never issued
Affected sectors: Health, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 5,943 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 4,527 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.54% more than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Wyoming
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Existing public health orders will remain until at least Sept. 15. The Wyoming Department of Education released guidelines for schools to reopen, including face coverings requirements and changes to transportation and cafeteria procedures. The state allowed outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people beginning July 1. Starting Aug. 16, outdoor gatherings could expand to up to 50% of venue capacity while indoor gatherings remained limited to 250 people with social distancing and enhanced sanitation measures.
Stay-at-home order: Never issued
Affected sectors: Cosmetology, Fitness
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 550 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 362 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.13% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
A plan to reopen has been paused in Massachusetts
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
The Baker administration has left school reopening plans up to local officials, but the state education commissioner is now asking 16 districts to lay out plans for when they will bring students back into the classrooms, citing a “stark discrepancy” between their reopening models and local public health metrics. Gov. Charlie Baker announced Aug. 7 tighter limits on outdoor gatherings, from 100 to 50 people. He also indefinitely postponed the second step of phase three of the state’s reopening plan, among several other moves to ramp up enforcement of the existing rules.
Stay-at-home order: Started April 24, 2020; ended on May 18, 2020
Affected sectors: Outdoor recreation, Health
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 2,716 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 2,289 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2.95% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Michigan
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
The controversy surrounding face-to-face learning amid the pandemic continues to boil with several schools closing because of reported cases, while other schools look to reopen amid better news. Gyms and pools are allowed to reopen on a limited basis starting Sept. 9, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced. Organized sports also are allowed to resume, according to a new order from state health officials. Office work can also resume if work cannot be done remotely. Michigan manufacturing resumed May 11, with the auto plants scheduled to restart one week later, on May 18.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 24, 2020; ended on June 5, 2020
Affected sectors: Outdoor recreation, Retail
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 5,375 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 5,884 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.87% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions have been lifted in Wisconsin
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
School districts’ back-to-school plans could impact the availability of Wisconsin’s workforce, according to 43% of business representatives in a statewide survey. The state released guidelines for K-12 schools as the school year started in late August. The Wisconsin Supreme Court on May 13 struck down Gov. Tony Evers’ order shutting down daily life, marking the first time a statewide order of its kind was knocked down by a court of last resort. The ruling threw out the administration’s tool to control the disease for which there is no vaccine and came at a time when Evers had already begun lifting some restrictions.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 25, 2020; ended on May 26, 2020
Affected sectors: Parks, Retail
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 12,542 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 8,196 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.29% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
A plan to reopen has been paused in Idaho
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Idaho is still in phase four of its reopening process, pausing after a spike in COVID-19 cases. Gov. Brad Little declared that the state will stay in the stage once again, extending it for another two weeks on Sept. 18. Phase four allows visits to senior living facilities and corrections facilities, and it lets nightclubs and sporting venues open with limited capacity. It is the last stage before full reopening.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 25, 2020; ended on April 30, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 2,369 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 1,794 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.97% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Washington
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Gov. Jay Inslee released updated guidelines for reopening bowling, museums and outdoor recreation Aug. 20. Inslee on July 28 had extended the state’s pause in reopening indefinitely. Twelve counties moved into phase three of reopening June 17, which allows restaurants, gyms, movie theaters and other businesses to open with capacity restrictions.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 23, 2020; ended on May 4, 2020
Affected sectors: Outdoor recreation, Retail
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 2,592 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 2,593 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 5.09% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Vermont
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
Hotels and inns across Vermont can now book all of their rooms to guests, Gov. Phil Scott announced during a Sept. 18 briefing on the coronavirus. An update Aug. 11 brought less stringent requirements and more information about what to do if COVID-19 is found within a school’s population. Gov. Phil Scott allowed indoor dining at restaurants and lift some travel restrictions June 8. On May 22, he announced the resumption of some business operations, including outdoor seating at restaurants and bars, hair salons and barber shops and some additional health services.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 24, 2020; ended on May 15, 2020
Affected sectors: Outdoor recreation, Retail
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 23 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 45 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2.26% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Maine
Updated Sept. 21, 2020
School districts in Maine can reopen full-time for all students. A week after Gov. Janet Mills indefinitely postponed the resumption of indoor bar service, she issued a mandate requiring restaurants, stores and other businesses in the city’s southern and coastal regions to enforce mask-wearing. More venues in the state, including movie theaters and museums, reopened July 1 as part of its third phase of reopening, with a 50-person cap and a checklist of requirements.
Stay-at-home order: Started April 2, 2020; ended on May 31, 2020
Affected sectors: Outdoor recreation, Cosmetology
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 202 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 203 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.58% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Florida
Updated Sept. 20, 2020
Florida bars reopened Sept. 14 after Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 26 ordered all bars shut down. The state’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation had announced it would suspend on-premise consumption of alcohol at bars statewide after a spike in coronavirus cases. Before that, they had reopened on June 1. Some other coronavirus restrictions started easing up Aug. 31 in parts of South Florida, including indoor dining at restaurants and tattoo and piercing parlors.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 20, 2020; ended on April 30, 2020
Affected sectors: Beaches, Outdoor recreation
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 19,709 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 17,461 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2.03% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Georgia
Updated Sept. 20, 2020
Gov. Brian Kemp on Sept. 15 lifted restrictions on elderly long-term care facilities that have been in effect in Georgia since the coronavirus pandemic hit the state in March. Schools and universities in Georgia are reopening. Starting June 16, restaurants no longer needed to limit capacity. A shelter-in-place for elderly and compromised individuals ended June 12. Kemp allowed businesses such as tattoo parlors, bowling alleys and hair and nail salons to reopen with restrictions in late April, a sweeping move that prompted national criticism. Restaurants and movie theaters have since been able to welcome customers back in on a limited basis, and a statewide shelter-at-home order has expired.
Stay-at-home order: Started April 3, 2020; ended on April 30, 2020
Affected sectors: Fitness, Cosmetology
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 12,002 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 11,530 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.74% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions were imposed in Alabama
Updated Sept. 20, 2020
Colleges in Alabama have reopened, as have some public schools. Most of the decisions about masks and other safety precautions will be left up to local school officials. At the end of June, Gov. Kay Ivey extended the state’s current safer-at-home order and instituted a mask mandate until July 16. Casinos reopened June 8. On May 23, large entertainment venues, athletic activities, and school and child-care facilities were allowed to reopen with physical distancing guidelines and capacity limits. Ivey allowed limited operations of restaurants, hair and nail salons, and gyms starting May 11.
Stay-at-home order: Started April 4, 2020; ended on April 30, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Beaches
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 6,321 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 6,486 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2.62% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in D.C.
Updated Sept. 20, 2020
Smithsonian museums reopened Sept. 18. Mayor Murial Bowser hopes to bring small groups back into schools by the end of September. Phase two of DC’s reopening plan won’t end any time soon. Phase two began June 22, which allows for gatherings of up to 50 people, and for gyms, camps, museums, nonessential retail and indoor dining at restaurants to resume at limited capacity. The district’s stay-at-home order was lifted May 29, commencing phase one of a four-phase approach for reopening businesses.
Stay-at-home order: Started April 1, 2020; ended on May 29, 2020
Affected sectors: Restaurants, Cosmetology
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 356 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 307 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.36% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Arkansas
Updated Sept. 20, 2020
Arkansas students are back in school, after Gov. Asa Hutchinson delayed the start of the year for two weeks to give districts more time to prepare. Hutchison instituted a statewide mask order beginning July 20. The state is in phase two of reopening, which allows for two-thirds capacity in restaurants and other businesses, Hutchinson said he wasn’t ready to ease restrictions further and reopening was paused. Arkansas moved into phase two of reopening June 15.
Stay-at-home order: Never issued
Affected sectors: Health, Fitness
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 5,737 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 4,900 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.73% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
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Restrictions were imposed in Arizona
Updated Sept. 20, 2020
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge upheld the governor’s closure of bars that don’t serve food, and she refused to issue a restraining order the bars requested so some could reopen. Ducey had issued an executive order requiring bars, gyms, theaters and water parks to shut down June 29. The order followed mounting pressure to respond to ballooning COVID-19 numbers that followed his accelerated reopening plan, which he announced in May. Gyms, theaters, water parks and bars that serve food could reopen in metro Phoenix and some other Arizona counties Sept. 3.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 30, 2020; ended on May 15, 2020
Affected sectors: Health, Retail
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 5,526 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 2,761 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2.24% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
A plan to reopen has been paused in Delaware
Updated Sept. 20, 2020
Schools are reopening, many with online and hybrid models. Delaware allowed beach bars to reopen for Labor Day weekend under strict social distancing guidelines. Gov. John Carney approved a hybrid start to the school year August 4, allowing schools to use a combination of in-person and online learning when classes resume in the fall. Delaware did not move into phase three of its economic reopening plan as scheduled on June 29.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 24, 2020; ended on May 15, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Cosmetology
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 730 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 688 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.4% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Colorado
Updated Sept. 20, 2020
Colorado has proposed a color-coded dial to determine when schools and bars can reopen. Fluctuating state health directives driven by COVID-19 numbers has forced Colorado school districts to be flexible on when, how and if students will be welcomed back when the school year begins. Gov. Jared Polis announced July 21 that the state’s last call for alcohol will be 10 p.m. for the next 30 days. He had previously ordered bars and nightclubs to close again amid rising coronavirus cases, only a week-and-a-half after they had reopened.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 26, 2020; ended on May 8, 2020
Affected sectors: Health, Cosmetology
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 3,712 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 2,203 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.8% more than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are unchanged in California
Updated Sept. 20, 2020
Under pressure from the amusement industry and tourism-dependent cities, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed action “very, very shortly” that could reopen Disneyland and other shuttered theme parks. As it became the first state to cross the sad milestone of 700,000 cases of COVID-19, California has embarked on a new tiered plan for reopening businesses that has some crying foul.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 19, 2020
Affected sectors: Health, Schools
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 24,962 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 24,169 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.09% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Connecticut
Updated Sept. 20, 2020
Connecticut schools and colleges are open with mask requirements and other safety precautions. Bars will remain closed until at least Sept. 26. Phase three of reopening has been suspended; Gov. Ned Lamont said it may come some time in September. Phase two of reopening began June 17, allowing most businesses to reopen, including gyms, nail salons, libraries and others. Hotels, amusement parks and restaurants will have restrictions. Connecticut took its first steps toward a return to normalcy on May 20, as offices, retail stores, malls, restaurants (for outdoor dining), outdoor museums and zoos are now open.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 23, 2020; ended on May 20, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 1,129 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 1,530 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.07% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions have been lifted in Alaska
Updated Sept. 20, 2020
Movie theaters in Alaska are reopening, and school districts are planning to reopen for the fall. Life went back to the way it was “prior to the virus” on May 22, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced. All businesses – including restaurants, bars, retail stores and gyms – are allowed to open without any capacity restrictions and without needing to provide hand sanitizer or enforcing social distancing guidelines. Previously, Dunleavy and state officials had issued a number of health orders as a part of the phased Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan. The final two phases were carried out simultaneously on May 22.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 11, 2020; ended on April 21, 2020
Affected sectors: Health, Cosmetology
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 549 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 550 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2.12% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Puerto Rico
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
Puerto Rico’s governor announced Thursday that she would reopen beaches, casinos, gyms and movie theaters across the U.S. territory as officials report a drop in COVID-19 cases and deaths that some experts worry could again spike. Gov. Wanda Vázquez imposed a 24-hour lockdown on Sundays, combined with the already in place curfew for the rest of the week. Puerto Rico had planned to reopen to travelers on July 15, but postponed. Starting June 16, beaches, churches and businesses including movie theaters and gyms could reopen. Restaurants and casinos can operate at 75% capacity. Malls reopened on June 8.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 15, 2020; ended on May 3, 2020
Affected sectors: Beaches, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 4,726 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 2,375 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 4.13% more than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions were imposed in Texas
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott said Sept. 17 that he would allow businesses to expand capacity in much of the state, citing a decline in coronavirus hospitalizations. School is in session for many Texas public schools, but for at least the first three weeks of the academic year, classes across the state are largely being conducted online. Texas schools will be required to report any confirmed COVID-19 cases daily to the state, making it easier for families and school employees to track the virus spread in their communities. Abbott on June 26 reinstituted restrictions to bars, rafting and tubing services and gatherings of more than 100 people, after a surge in coronavirus cases.
Stay-at-home order: Started April 2, 2020; ended on April 30, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Outdoor recreation
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 49,030 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 26,707 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.26% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Oklahoma
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
Gov. Kevin Stitt said June 26 he does not plan on closing businesses again as coronavirus cases begin to surge. Phase three of reopening began June 1. Businesses can resume at full capacity, and limited visitation can resume at hospitals at the discretion of facilities. Funeral homes, churches, nurseries, bars and nightclubs are among the businesses that opened under phase 2. State health officials have given strict directives for social distancing and disinfection, allowing restaurants to open dining rooms May 15 after being closed for six weeks.
Stay-at-home order: Never issued
Affected sectors: Cosmetology, Health
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 7,685 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 6,003 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.05% more than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in South Carolina
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance that shows most of South Carolina is at a high risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools based on the number of cases and people testing positive across the state — but Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman still urged districts to offer face-to-face instruction for elementary students. Residents of South Carolina’s nursing homes and assisted-living facilities will be able to visit with their loved ones again — but only outside — under guidelines. Movie theaters, arenas, stadiums and other large venues throughout South Carolina can reopen with severe restrictions that are meant to prevent an increase in COVID-19 infections.
Stay-at-home order: Started April 7, 2020; ended on May 12, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 5,444 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 7,073 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2.13% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in North Carolina
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
Public schools may return all their kindergarten through fifth grade students to full-time in-person instruction starting Oct. 5 after Gov. Roy Cooper announced Sept. 17. Cooper eased some of the remaining pandemic-related restrictions on North Carolina businesses, allowing gyms and museums to reopen Sept. 4 with strict social distancing and capacity rules in place. But he said it still wasn’t the right time to allow the state’s bars and theaters to open their doors to patrons. North Carolina extended phase two of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plans for five more weeks, Cooper announced Aug. 5.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 30, 2020; ended on May 8, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Entertainment
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 8,575 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 7,861 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2.79% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Tennessee
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
Nashville will move into phase three of reopening Oct. 1. Restaurants and retail stores in Tennessee could reopen at 100% capacity starting May 22. The state reopened salons and barber shops May 6, the latest in a string of restrictions to be loosened in the state. Guidance issued by Gov. Bill Lee’s office May 1 says house of worship should exercise caution, encouraging their community members to wear face coverings and remain six feet away from others.
Stay-at-home order: Started April 2, 2020; ended on April 30, 2020
Affected sectors: Cosmetology, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 10,135 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 9,165 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.94% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in New Mexico
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham updated coronavirus restrictions Sept. 17, detailing guidance for youth sports, camping, pumpkin patches and other public spaces. Beginning Sept. 3, New Mexico restaurants could seat more customers, including limited indoor service, and houses of worship may allow more congregants to gather. The state’s coronavirus spread is trending upward, leading officials to temporarily put the next phase of reopenings on hold.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 24, 2020; ended on May 15, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Outdoor recreation
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 841 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 698 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.83% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in New Jersey
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
Students across New Jersey are heading back to school for the first time since March, with most reopening Sept. 8. Gyms, amusement parks, indoor dining and movie theaters are all able to reopen with respective health and safety guidelines. Salons, pools and youth sports could reopen June 22. Most nonessential businesses reopened June 15 with 50% capacity restrictions when the state moved into phase two. Murphy signed an executive order May 19 allowing in-person sales at car, motorcycle and boat dealerships, along with bicycle shops, on May 20. New Jersey allowed retail stores to reopen for curbside pickup service only and nonessential construction to resume on May 18.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 21, 2020
Affected sectors: Outdoor recreation, Parks
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 3,186 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 2,578 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.83% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Pennsylvania
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
A federal judge on Sept. 14 struck down Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed size limits on gatherings and ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to shut down, calling them unconstitutional. Pennsylvania restaurants, closed this spring to slow the spread of the coronavirus and later allowed to open with limitations, can operate at 50% capacity later this month. Wolf announced July 1 that masks are now mandatory “whenever anyone leaves home.” All Pennsylvania counties are in Wolf’s “green phase” of reopening. Most businesses are open, with capacity and safety guidelines.
Stay-at-home order: Started April 1, 2020; ended on May 8, 2020
Affected sectors: Outdoor recreation, Retail
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 5,693 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 5,460 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.95% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Ohio
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
More than two dozen parents have sued Ohio’s health director over the state’s mask mandate for children in schools. Gov. Mike DeWine said the state will soon require that each Ohio school publicly report COVID-19 cases among students and staff within 48 hours of learning of a case. Childcare providers could return to their normal class sizes and staffing ratios starting Aug. 9, but statewide restrictions were implemented on summer fairs and are being considered for bars. Casinos, amusement parks and water parks could reopen June 19. Zoos, museums and more in the state could reopen June 10. Restrictions of public and club sports; adult and youth sports leagues; gyms and fitness centers were adjusted May 26.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 23, 2020; ended on May 30, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Health
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 6,681 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 7,148 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.17% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in South Dakota
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
Representatives of South Dakota school boards, administrators and teachers told lawmakers on Wednesday that trying to manage coronavirus infections among students and staff has so far been a “nightmare.” Drivers license centers and county buildings have reopened, per an executive order from Gov. Kristi Noem. Noem unveiled a “Back to Normal Plan” in late April for businesses and residents for the next phase of the coronavirus response. The plan lays out actions for residents, employers, schools and health care providers once four criteria categories are met, including a downward trajectory of documented coronavirus cases for 14 days in an area with sustained community spread.
Stay-at-home order: Never issued
Affected sectors: Retail, Health
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 2,068 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 1,501 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.65% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
A plan to reopen has been paused in Oregon
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
Oregon’s statewide metrics required for in-person schooling to resume still have a ways to go when it comes to weekly COVID-19 cases. None of the state’s students will be allowed to reenter classrooms until the state sees a positive coronavirus testing rate at or below 5% for three consecutive weeks. Gov. Kate Brown said July 16 that schools will likely operate with hybrid models. Brown paused Oregon’s reopening efforts June 11, after the state saw the most single-day cases of coronavirus since the pandemic began. Most of Oregon’s counties are in phase two of reopening.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 23, 2020
Affected sectors: Health, Outdoor recreation
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 1,658 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 1,147 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 5.02% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Rhode Island
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
More than 100 teachers turned out in front of the Rhode Island Department of Education on Tuesday to air a litany of grievances about the reopening of schools. Most schools were given permission to reopen Sept. 14. Any city or town with more than 100 positive cases per 100,000 residents cannot move to a full in-person reopening. Rhode Island’s phase three of reopening began June 30 and was set to expire Aug. 28 but Raimondo extended. Phase three eases restrictions for indoor and outdoor social gatherings, reopens entertainment values with some guidelines and other milestones.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 28, 2020; ended on May 8, 2020
Affected sectors: Restaurants, Retail
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is shrinking, with 802 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 887 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2.23% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in New York
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
New York City delayed in-person learning for schools for the second time; Privately owned casinos in New York will be able to reopen their doors Sept. 9. Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave gyms the green light to start a limited reopening Aug. 24 with capacity capped at 33% and masks to be worn at all times, as well as other COVID-19 safety measures. In a bid to maintain social distancing at bars and restaurants, New York is now preventing bars and restaurants from selling alcohol to those who do not also order food.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 22, 2020; ended on May 15, 2020
Affected sectors: Outdoor recreation, Health
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 5,525 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 4,927 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.91% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in North Dakota
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
Gov. Doug Burgum announced Sept. 3 that his office is raising the official COVID-19 risk level for eight North Dakota counties with high rates of infection, bringing tighter restrictions for restaurants and event venues. Burgum announced a task force to be set up for counties where cases are skyrocketing, but he is still against a statewide mask mandate and will not close bars and restaurants. Schools in North Dakota may reopen this fall for face-to-face learning amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic if districts approve and consult with local health officials.
Stay-at-home order: Never issued
Affected sectors: Retail, Cosmetology
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 2,413 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 2,030 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.74% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in New Hampshire
Updated Sept. 17, 2020
New Hampshire school officials say reopening decisions will be made locally. If there is an outbreak, Sununu said schools might transition to a period of remote learning for 14 days. Restaurants could offer indoor dining starting June 22. Other close-contact businesses like nail salons and appointment-only personal training can resume as well. The state’s stay-at-home order expired June 15, and many businesses reopened, including gyms, pools, funeral homes and others. Gatherings will no longer be limited. Beaches and personal care services reopened June 1, with public health guidelines. Hair salons, barbershops, retail stores and drive-in movie theaters reopened May 11 with different requirements for the various industries. Dentists resumed some routine work starting May 11 as well.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 27, 2020; ended on June 15, 2020
Affected sectors: Health, Retail
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is steady, with 238 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 238 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.8% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Mississippi
Updated Sept. 16, 2020
Gov. Tate Reeves extended the state’s social distancing rules, but relaxed some restrictions on gatherings and businesses. Reeves announced two measures Aug. 17 he said would assist students and teachers, one to expand access to coronavirus testing for teachers, and the other to allow emergency telehealth services at schools for students covered under Medicaid. On Aug. 4, Reeves delayed schools’ start for eight counties and ordering a statewide mask mandate. Reeves previously said he is “begging” Mississippians to follow mask and social distancing guidelines as coronavirus cases spike and hospitals fill.
Stay-at-home order: Started April 3, 2020; ended on May 11, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 3,538 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 2,888 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.51% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions have been lifted in Missouri
Updated Sept. 16, 2020
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson released guidelines July 9 for schools to reopen this fall. He let his statewide social distancing order lapse June 9, leaving it to local governments to impose limits on public life amid the coronavirus outbreak. In areas without their own orders, the decision means social distancing requirements for restaurants and retailers will end and people will no longer be legally required to stay 6 feet apart from non-family members in public. Prohibitions on visiting long-term facilities like nursing homes will also be lifted. Missouri will fully reopen and enter Phase two of its “Show Me Strong Recovery” plan on June 16.
Stay-at-home order: Started April 6, 2020; ended on May 3, 2020
Affected sectors: Restaurants, Retail
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 10,259 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 9,872 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.39% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Nebraska
Updated Sept. 16, 2020
All counties but Lancaster County moved to Nebraska’s phase four of reopening Sept. 14, easing restrictions on restaurants, stadiums and other indoor and outdoor venues. Several state park centers and restaurants reopened July 1; state park pools and water parks followed July 4. Lancaster County will remain in phase three, which allows full capacity at restaurants wa allowed, spectators at youth sports can gather and all restrictions on elective surgeries.
Stay-at-home order: Never issued
Affected sectors: Restaurants, Cosmetology
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 2,746 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 2,667 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 0.68% more than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Nevada
Updated Sept. 16, 2020
Washoe County bars, taprooms and breweries may reopen soon, the state’s COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force determined during a Sept. 10 meeting. Gov. Steve Sisolak unveiled Nevada’s new long-term coronavirus containment strategy in early August, tossing out a previous, phase-based approach the governor said was too unpredictable. Las Vegas bars had returned to phase one restrictions under the state’s reopening plans July 10, meaning those without food have to close except for curbside pick up where applicable.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 31, 2020; ended on May 15, 2020
Affected sectors: Restaurants, Retail
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 2,222 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 1,847 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 2% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Minnesota
Updated Sept. 16, 2020
As students start moving into dormitories, some colleges are taking more precautions than others to prevent outbreaks that could close a campus. Minnesota is laying out new guidelines to help long-term care and assisted-living facilities open back up to visitors. Cities are implementing ordinances mandating face masks as an effort to stifle spread of the virus. Minnesota’s third phase of reopening began June 10, allowing movie theaters, bowling alleys, gyms and pools to reopen. Restrictions were also loosened for bars and restaurants. Under phase two, outdoor seating at restaurants and limited capacity of salons and barbershops could resume.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 27, 2020; ended on May 4, 2020
Affected sectors: Outdoor recreation, Retail
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 5,993 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 3,724 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.43% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
Restrictions are easing in Montana
Updated Sept. 16, 2020
The “pandemic-induced recession” appears to have been brief in Montana, and employment levels quickly rebounded after the phased reopening of the economy, officials said in the state’s yearly look at the working world. An ongoing dispute between Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and the state’s schools chief deepened when Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen blasted Bullock for announcing a school mask requirement without consulting her. In late July, Bullock issued a directive to provide flexibility for local school districts to provide remote or offsite education in order to protect students and teachers from the spread of COVID-19 when schools reopen this fall. Bullock issued a directive July 15, making masks mandatory in certain indoor spaces and at some outdoor activities in Montana counties with four or more active cases. Montana entered into phase two of the states’s reopening plan June 1.
Stay-at-home order: Started March 26, 2020; ended on April 24, 2020
Affected sectors: Retail, Restaurants
Caseload: The number of confirmed new cases is growing, with 1,322 for the seven days ending September 21 compared to 791 the seven days prior.
Mobility: For the seven days ending Sept. 18, 2020, the share of residents leaving their homes was about 1.47% less than the seven days prior, data from SafeGraph show.
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