This page contains our latest updates regarding government shutdowns and restrictions that impact our contractors. Each state is listed below with links to the government's documents and resources. There is a lot of good information on the internet and the news, but we always recommend starting with the State's official Coronavirus websites, which are listed below. Please let us know if any of this information has changed.
Arkansas
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Arkansas:
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said at a news conference on March 16 that restaurants can remain open "on their own choosing and based upon market demand" as a press conference.
Hutchinson initially ordered schools to close on March 17 through March 27, thanks to a preplanned spring holiday. The closure was later extended to last through April 17.
Many businesses in Arkansas have closed of their own choice.
Arizona
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Latest Updates for Arizona:
Governor Doug Ducey issued a state-wide Stay-At-Home Executive Order on March 31, which closes all businesses except for those that are considered Essential Functions or that do not require in-person or on-site transactions. Identified as an Essential Business are: "Infrastructure Operations...construction, building management and maintenance, landscape management..."Non-essential businesses should maintain minimum basic operations to preserve inventory, plant, equipment, security, and administrative operations. And businesses that do continue to operate should implement rules and procedures that facilitate physical distancing.
Governor Doug Ducey alongside Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced the closure of Arizona schools on March 13. Initially, it was announced that schools would be closed from March 16 through March 27. The closure was later extended two more weeks to last through April 10.
Ducey announced on March 30 that schools would not reopen for the rest of the year. That same day, Ducey issued an executive order urging Arizona residents to stay home unless absolutely necessary.
Arizona took time to adopt an aggressive approach to the spread of coronavirus, with the governor garnering criticism for not closing bars, restaurants, and businesses.
A coalition of labor and community organizations, including some of the state's largest unions, called on Ducey to "act more boldly and swiftly to protect working families across the state".
Alaska
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Alaska:
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced on March 16 that state-run libraries, museums, and archives will be closed through the end of March, and he ordered boarding school programs to send students home.
Schools are expected to remain closed through at least May 1.
Some municipalities, such as state capital Anchorage, ordered bars, eateries and public spaces to close before federal officials expanded the order statewide, starting on March 18.
However, Alaska is disconnected from the contiguous 48 US states, and the nine confirmed coronavirus cases in the state as of March 19 came from people traveling from the "lower 48".
Alabama
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Latest Updates for Alabama:
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced the closing of most non-essential businesses in the state on March 28. Non-essential businesses include Entertainment, Athletic, Close-contact, and Retail categories. At this time, all home service, renovation, and construction businesses are not restricted.
Birmingham City Council established a city-wide Shelter-In-Place on March 25, which further imposes a public safety curfew of all citizens through April 3. Although all home service and renovation businesses are not specifically excluded, businesses that "maintain or manufacture essential infrastructure, including without limitation construction of commercial, office and institutional buildings, residential buildings and housing" are excluded.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency on March 13 and said that all public schools would be closed from March 18 to April 6. Schools are expected to now remain closed through the end of the school year.
California
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Latest Updates for California:
Governor Gavin Newsom issued Stay-At-Home Executive Order, closing all Non-Essential Businesses.
However, excluded from this order are businesses needed to maintain continuity of critical infrastructure sectors, including "workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences."
President Trump announced on March 23 the deployment of the National Guard, a branch of the US military that operates domestically, typically in times of national disasters, to aid California, Washington State and New York.
Governor Gavin Newsom previously called on Trump to take greater steps in assisting his state. Newsom will have control over the National Guard troops in California.
Newsom on March 19 ordered all 40 million Californians to stay home, venturing outside only for essential jobs, errands and some exercise.
Newsom ordered the closure of restaurants on March 17, following previous orders to close bars, breweries, wineries and similar establishments.
Restaurants will still be able to deliver carry-out orders.
Food trucks, a staple of California's food industry, are currently allowed to remain open.
Newsom declared a state of emergency on March 4, saying "protect consumers against price gouging, allow for health care workers to come from out of state to assist at health care facilities, and give health care facilities the flexibility to plan and adapt to accommodate incoming patients."
On March 17, Newsom announced that schools, which were ordered closed last week, would likely not reopen for the school year.
In the San Francisco area, a shelter-in-place order began on March 17. Under the measure, considered the most severe taken by local governments since the outbreak, residents of six counties have been told to stay inside and away from others as much as possible for three weeks. Businesses that do not provide "essential" services have also been ordered to close.
Colorado
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Colorado:
Governor Jared Polis issued a Stay in Place Executive Order, closing all Noncritical businesses, except for Critical Businesses and for all businesses to maintain "minimum basic operations." Included in the list of critical businesses are building cleaning and maintenance, construction, skilled trades such as electricians and plumbers, and other related firms and professionals who provide services necessary to maintain safety, sanitation, and critical operation of residences.
State Guidelines
Colorado Governor Jared Polis followed other states in prohibiting on-site dining at eateries and bars in Colorado, while still allowing takeout service, effective the morning of March 1. Up to five customers will be allowed inside at any one time to pick up orders, but they must maintain 1.8m distance.
The order will last for at least 30 days.
On March 18, Polis ordered all in-person schooling to end until at least April 17. He also banned crowds of more than 10 people.
Polis issued a stay at home order, effective March 26.
Connecticut
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Latest Updates for Connecticut:
Governor Ned Lamont issued an Executive Order closing all Non-Essential businesses to eliminate in-person workforces. Exempt from the order are "any essential businesses or entities providing essential goods, services, or functions."
However, excluded from this order are businesses needed to maintain continuity of critical infrastructure sectors, including "workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences." State Guidelines
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, in a joint statement with the governors of New York and New Jersey, announced that bars, restaurants and cinemas will close on March 16.
"If you have any options at all, stay home," Lamont said. "If you're over 60, 70, stay home."
On March 15, Lamont ordered all public schools to close until at least March 31. The order was later extended to last through April 20.
On March 18, after the state recorded its first death from the virus, the order was extended to include places of public amusement, including malls, bowling alleys and amusement parks.
Lamont issued an order urging residents to stay home unless necessary, effective March 23.
Delaware
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Latest Updates for Delaware:
Governor John Carney issued a Shelter in Place Executive Order on March 24, which closes all Non-Essential businesses.
However, excluded from this order are businesses in the following industries: construction, specialty trade (foundation, structure, exterior, equipment, finishing, etc.) contractors, personal and household goods repair and maintenance.
State guidelines
Delaware Governor John Carney on March 16 ordered all restaurants and bars to reduce service to carry out and delivery.
"Delawareans should continue to support these businesses, and their workers, by ordering takeout or delivery," Carney said.
The state has also ordered schools to close for two weeks, beginning, March 16. Carney later announced that schools would remain closed through May 15.
These measures came as an amendment to Carney's original state of emergency, which was declared on March 12.
The state was placed under a shelter in place order effective March 24.
Florida
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Latest Updates for Florida:
Governor Ron DeSantis issued a statewide Safer At Home Executive Order on April 1, limiting Non-Essential businesses.
Included as Essential businesses are those needed to maintain continuity of critical infrastructure sectors, including "workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences."
The Florida Department of Education ordered all public schools closed as of March 16 until March 30, which was later extended to April 15. Governor Ron DeSantis has urged public universities to finish their courses online.
DeSantis ordered all bars and nightclubs across Florida to close as of 5pm local on March 17 for the next 30 days, while restricting restaurant occupancy to 50 percent and ordering that patrons should be separated by a distance of at least 1.8 metres. The governor said that bars that serve food can remain open.
DeSantis ordered residents to stay home beginning at midnight on April 1. At the time, it was the only state with 5,000 cases not to issue such an order. The decision came as data experts concluded that Florida could see deaths reach nearly 7,000, even with social distancing.
DeSantis previously resisted calls to close beaches in the state, urging caution for vacationers celebrating spring break.
Georgia
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April 3, 2020 - Latest Updates for Georgia:
Effective on April 3, Governor Brian Kemp issued a statewide Shelter in Place Executive Order, closing Non-Essential Services, Non-Critical Infrastructure, Minimum Basic Operations, and Necessary Travel.
Essential Services and Critical Infrastructure include necessary services for households to maintain continuity of critical infrastructure sectors, including "workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences."
State guidance on essential and critical industries.
"Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences."
On April 1 Governor Brian Kemp ordered a statewide shelter in place order and extended school closures through the end of the academic year.
Kemp declared a public health emergency on March 14, with the state setting up mobile housing units for people who need to be quarantined but can't stay in their homes.
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Hawaii
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Hawaii:
Governor David Ige issued a state-wide Stay at Home Executive Order on March 25, which closes all non-essential businesses. Click here for the official Proclamation.
The shutdown order specifically excludes "Critical trades. Building and construction Tradesmen and Tradeswomen, and other trades including but not limited to plumbers, electricians, exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and governmental properties, security staff, operating engineers, HVAC, painting, moving and relocation services, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, essential activities, and essential businesses and operations;"
Governor David Ige closed all bars and clubs in the state on March 17, while telling restaurants to only order takeout food. Public attractions, state libraries and parks have also been closed.
Ige also asked for tourists to postpone their visits to the island state, and for Hawaiians to avoid hoarding foodstuffs and supplies, a common issue across the US.
Hawaii public schools extended spring holidays on March 13, and later announced that schools will remain closed until at least April 30.
Hawaii imposed a mandatory 14-day quarantine of all people traveling to the state, including returning residents.
Idaho
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Idaho:
Governor Brad Little issued a state-wide Stay-at-Home Executive Order, which closes all non-essential businesses. The Executive Order can be found by clicking here.
Specifically excluded in the shutdown order are "Plumbers, electricians, exterminators, landscapers, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences."
More information can be found by clicking here.
Governor Brad Little signed a "proactive emergency declaration" on March 13, when no cases were confirmed.
On March 18, Little announced the state was adopting federal guidelines, which urge people not to gather in groups of more than 10. He has also advised residents not to eat at restaurants.
Those guidelines are not mandatory, but Little said that was subject to change.
"Given the circumstances, we have now, we need to do all we can to escalate awareness and preparedness," Little said during a March 15 press conference. "Prepare for the worst-case scenario, but we should also de-escalate alarmism - and that is critical."
Little issued a "stay at home" effective on March 25.
Illinois
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Latest Updates for Illinois:
Governor JB Pritzker issued a state-wide Stay-at-Home Executive Order (click here) on March 21, which closes non-essential businesses.
Specifically excluded from the shutdown order are critical trades, including "Building and Construction Tradesmen and Tradeswomen, and other trades including but not limited to plumbers, electricians, exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and governmental properties, security staff, operating engineers, HVAC, painting, moving and relocation services, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, Essential Activities, and Essential Businesses and Operations;"
On March 20, Governor JB Pritzker issued a statewide "stay-at-home" order, effective March 21 with a tentative return date of April 7.
Under the order, all non-essentials businesses will be closed and residents are told to stay home, but are still permitted to go to the grocery store, pharmacy, doctors office and perform other necessary tasks.
"We don't know yet all the steps we're going to have to take to get this virus under control," Pritzker said at a news conference, adding that the state "would rise to this occasion".
On March 13, Governor JB Pritzker ordered all public and private schools, kindergarten through grade 12, to close until March 30.
All bars and restaurants with dine-in service were ordered to close to the public at the end of business hours on March 16 until at least March 30, Governor Pritzker announced.
On March 16, in an executive order, Pritzker had also limited all crowd sizes to under 50, applying specifically to fitness centers, bowling alleys, private clubs and theatres, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Indiana
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Latest Updates for Indiana:
Governor Eric Holcomb issued a state-wide Stay-at-Home Executive Order (click here) on March 23, which closes all non-essential businesses.
Specifically excluded from the shutdown order are critical trades, including "Building, Construction, and other trades, including but not limited to plumbers, electricians, exterminators, operating engineers, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and governmental properties, security staff, HVAC, painting, moving and relocation services, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, Essential Activities, and Essential Businesses and Operations;"
On March 16, Governor Eric Holcomb closed restaurants, bars and nightclubs through the month, following the state's first coronavirus-linked death.
The governor's office also said that as of March 15, 273 public school districts have closed or moved instruction online. There are 16 more public school districts working with the state education department to plan their next move.
Officials have also recommended that hospitals postpone elective surgeries.
Holcomb announced on March 20 the state would move its primary from May 2 to June 2 in response to the virus.
The governor issued a shelter in place order, effective at midnight on March 24. The order will last until April 6.
Iowa
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Latest Updates for Iowa:
Governor Kim Reynolds ordered bars, eateries and other facilities such as gyms to close for two weeks on March 17. Restaurants will be able to continue delivery and pick-up services, in line with other states.
Gatherings of 10 or more are also banned, and Reynolds recommended schools close for four weeks.
Kansas
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Latest Updates for Kansas:
Govenor Laura Kelly issued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (click here) on March 30, which temporarily closes all non-essential businesses.
The Executive Order, within the Kansas Essential Functions Framework, generally excludes the following functions:
-Construct, maintain, or clean buildings
-Construct, supply, clean, or maintain single family homes or other housing
Further guidance (click here) specifically identifies "plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other household maintenance."
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly banned gatherings of 50 or more on March 16 for two months as local officials began ordering certain businesses to close.
The next day, Kansas became the first state in the US, according to NPR, to end K-12 classes for the remainder of the school year.
Kansas has yet to ban dine-in services at restaurants and bars, but the governor says further measures are to be expected.
"I don't think that we are finished putting in place strategies to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus," Kelly said during a statehouse news conference.
Kentucky
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Kentucky:
As of April 3, Governor Andy Beshear has urged strict compliance to social distancing guidelines.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, who declared a state of emergency on March 6, announced statewide closures of bars and restaurants on March 16, along with the state's first death as a result of the virus.
All schools are closed until at least April 6, with hospitals directed to postpone elective procedures.
The Kentucky Derby, an important horse racing event, has been postponed until September 5. It was originally scheduled for May 2.
Louisiana
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Latest Updates for Louisiana:
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (click here) on March 22, which temporarily closes all non-essential businesses. The order specifically excludes industries identified in the CISA guidance, including "plumbers, electricians, exterminators, builders, contractors, HVAC Technicians, landscapers, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and
essential operation of residences, businesses and buildings such as hospitals, senior living facilities, any temporary construction required to support COVID-19 response."
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards ordered on March 16 all restaurants and bars to close while still allowing for delivery and takeout, and he limited gatherings to 50 or less people. The order also closed casinos and cinemas.
Edwards closed schools through April 13, one of the longest initial closures in the US.
The state has also delayed its primary for the Democratic presidential nominee scheduled for April 4.
Edwards issued a statewide stay at home order on March 22, citing Louisiana's status as having one of the fasted growing infection rates in the world, according to a study from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette study.
The order is in effect until April 12.
Maine
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Latest Updates for Maine:
Governor Janet Mills issued a statewide Stay Healthy at Home Mandate (click here), that requires citizens to stay home unless for an essential job or an essential personal reason, and that temporarily closed all non-essential businesses. However the order, and related documents, specifically exclude "home repair" services and "plumbers and electricians." (Essential Business Operations Definitions)
Maine Governor Janet Mills announced a state of emergency on March 15. Three days later, Mills banned gatherings of more than 10 people in the state.
Bars and restaurants were ordered to end dine-in services, and non-essential businesses were urged to close.
Mills also recommended that schools stop classroom instruction, as many have already done.
Portland, Maine, one of the largest localities in the state, issued a stay at home order effective March 25.
Maryland
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Latest Updates for Maryland:
Governor Larry Hogan issued a statewide Stay at Home Executive Order (click here) on March 30, which prohibits residents from leaving their homes except for an essential job or an essential reason, and temporarily closes non-essential businesses. However, the order specifically excludes "Building and property maintenance companies, including without limitation plumbers, electricians, HVAC service companies, roofers, environmental services companies, exterminators, arborists, and landscapers. " (Click Here)
Maryland, along with Virginia and the District of Columbia, announced strict closures on public spaces such as bars, restaurants, nightclubs and cinemas on March 16, with restaurants offering only takeout food.
All public schools in the region were closed as of March 16.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has also ordered that the state's casinos and racetracks be closed for the foreseeable future. Gatherings of over 50 people have also been suspended.
Hogan issued a "stay at home" order on March 30, alongside his counterparts in Virginia and DC. "We are no longer asking or suggesting that Marylanders stay home. We are directing them to do so", Hogan said.
Massachusetts
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Latest Updates for Massachusetts:
Governor Charlie Baker issued a statewide Order (Click Here) to temporarily close all non-essential businesses on March 23. However, the order excludes "Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, builders, contractors, HVAC Technicians, landscapers, inspectors and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, businesses and buildings such as hospitals, health care facilities, senior living facilities, and any temporary construction required to support COVID-19 response." (Click Here)
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency on March 10. He then limited gatherings to 25 people on March 15 and closed bars and restaurants on March 17, effective until April 6.
There is currently a three-week school closure in the state for all public schools, with residential and day schools for special-needs students unaffected.
Massachusetts has also authorized pharmacies to create and sell hand sanitizer over the counter, and the state has ordered hospitals to cancel non-essential elective procedures, among other measures.
Massachusetts is considered to have adopted one of the most aggressive responses to the epidemic.
Michigan
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Latest Updates for Michigan:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a statewide Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order (Click Here) on March 23, directing all residents to stay in their homes and non-essential businesses to temporarily close in-person operations. However, the critical infrastructure lists include "Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences." (Click Here)
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has closed all nonessential public spaces, limiting groups to 50 or less, and ordered bars and restaurants to close except for takeout and delivery services as of March 16.
Whitmer announced a stay-at-home order for Michigan on March 23, effective at 12:01AM on March 24 banning all public gatherings and keeping non-essential workers from going to their jobs.
"The most effective way we can slow down the virus is to stay home," Whitmer said during the announcement.
The state has taken gradual and increasingly strong action to mitigate the crisis since its first confirmed case of coronavirus on March 10.
Whitmer, on March 12, ordered the closure of all K-12 public schools until April 6.
Minnesota
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Minnesota:
Governor Tim Walz Gissued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 27, directing all residents to stay in their homes, and all non-essential businesses to temporary close in-person operations. However, the critical infrastructure lists include "Workers supporting construction of all kind, electricians, plumbers, HVAC and elevator technicians, Exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and governmental properties, moving and relocation, services, security staff, operating engineers, and all other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of homes and residences and the other Critical Sectors. Workers supporting major appliance, sales, service, and parts sales, Workers in moving and relocation services.
Workers doing ordinary residential housecleaning of individual homes or apartments are not exempt, but workers doing housecleaning for individuals with disabilities are exempt. Workers doing commercial cleaning and janitorial services are exempt workers and can continue to leave home to go to work. Workers cleaning common areas in apartment buildings and other similar common spaces are also exempt.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ordered schools to close starting March 15 and restaurants and bars to close as of 5pm March 17, along with other public venues such as gyms, effective through March 27.
On March 25, under the hashtag #StayHomeMN, Walz ordered residents in nonessential jobs to stay at home March 27- April 10. Under the updated regulations restaurants, bars and other public spaces would remain closed until May 1, and distance learning for students would begin on March 30 and last until May 4.
Mississippi
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Mississippi:
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced the state's plan to confront the coronavirus during a streamed press conference on March 16, in which he urged all schools to extend their spring holidays and informed citizens that emergency service personnel were working at "stage 1" for the first time since the destructive Hurricane Katrina hit the state in 2005. Schools have been ordered shut through at least April 17.
Reeves has currently quarantined himself following a trip to Spain, according to the Clarion-Ledger newspaper.
The state has yet to order statewide shelter in place orders.
Missouri
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Missouri:
Governor Mike Parson issued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (Click Here) on April 3, directing all residents to stay in their homes, and all non-essential businesses to temporary close in-person operations. However, excluded from this order are "Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, builders, contractors, HVAC Technicians, landscapers, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, businesses and buildings such as hospitals, senior living facilities, any temporary construction required to support COVID-19 response." (Click Here)
Governor Mike Parson declared a state of emergency in Missouri on March 13, and ordered the closure of all casinos on March 17.
but so far Parson has not ordered statewide order for the closure of restaurants and bars, but Missouri's two largest cities, Kansas City and St. Louis, issued stay-at-home orders. Several counties have done the same.
Schools were also not closed statewide, although 445 of the state's 550 public schools had closed as of March 17, Parson told reporters.
Parson has also urged gatherings of over 50 people to be suspended.
Montana
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Montana:
Governor Steve Bullock issued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 26, directing all residents to stay in their homes, and all non-essential businesses to temporary close in-person operations. However, excluded from this order are "Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, builders, contractors, HVAC Technicians, landscapers, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, businesses and buildings such as hospitals, senior living facilities, any temporary construction required to support COVID-19 response."
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Montana Governor Steve Bullock ordered a state of emergency on March 12. Three days later, he ordered schools to close through March 27, though this was extended
Visits to nursing homes have also been limited, and Montana is under a statewide stay at home directive since March 28.
Bullock announced a suspension of evictions and late fees for renters on April 1, during a press call. Bullock also directed companies not to turn off utilities during the ciris.
Montana has five confirmed COVID-19 deaths and about 220 cases, as of April 1.
Nebraska
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Nebraska:
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts limited gatherings to 10 people or less March 16, but said that businesses can remain open. Ricketts said restaurants and bars may face further limitations to takeout and delivery service in the coming days.
The 10-person limit applies to child care centres, weddings and funerals, Ricketts said.
"It is not a law enforcement action," Ricketts said in a statement on March 16. "It's going to take individual action from all of us to make this work."
The governor has not issued statewide shelter in place orders. However, many local school systems have been shut.
Nevada
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Nevada:
Governor Steve Sisolak issued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 26, directing all residents to stay in their homes, and all non-essential businesses to temporary close in-person operations. However, excluded from this order are CISA identified "Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, builders, contractors, HVAC Technicians, landscapers, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, businesses and buildings such as hospitals, senior living facilities, any temporary construction required to support COVID-19 response." (Click Here)
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced a state of emergency on March 12. He later ordered that all K-12 schools close on March 16 through April 6, with an expansion of the closures possible.
Major casinos and hotels in Las Vegas announced the indefinite suspension of operations until further notice on March 17.
Governor Sisolak has said that all non-essential services in the state should close, and gatherings and crowded events should be avoided or postponed.
"I am telling non-essential businesses you have two choices," he said in a news conference on March 17. "Find a way to service your customers through delivery, drive-through, curbside pickup or front-door pickup - or close your doors."
New Hampshire
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for New Hampshire:
Governor Christopher Sununu issued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 26, directing all residents to stay in their homes, and all non-essential businesses to temporary close in-person operations. However, excluded from this order are "Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, inspectors and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, construction sites and projects, and needed facilities" (Click Here)
Governor Chris Sununu declared a state of emergency in New Hampshire on March 13. Schools were ordered closed for three weeks starting on March 16, and transitioned to remote education.
The state has also banned gatherings of 50 or more people as of Monday, and has ended dining in eateries.
On March 26 Sununu ordered a stay at home order starting March 27, and ordered all non-essential businesses to shut. He also extended the school closures. The updated orders are in effect until May 4.
New Jersey
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Latest Updates for New Jersey:
Governor Christopher Sununu issued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 26, directing all residents to stay in their homes and all non-essential retail businesses to temporary close in-personal operations. All non-retail businesses may continue to operate (Click Here).
In a joint statement with the governors of New York and Connecticut, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that bars, restaurants and cinemas will close as of March 16. The states also limited recreational and social gatherings to 50 people.
Murphy, who declared a state of emergency on March 9, also ordered all schools to close by March 18, ordering all in-person university courses to cease.
New Jersey's governor ordered on March 21 that all non-essential retail businesses close their stores and almost all state residents stay home to curb the spread of the coronavirus. He exempt healthcare and food industry workers. The order also banned all gatherings including weddings and parties.
New Mexico
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for New Mexico:
Governor Kathy Kunkle issued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 23, directing all residents to stay in their homes and all non-essential retail businesses to temporary close in-personal operations. However, excluded from this order are "Services necessary to maintain the safety and sanitation of residences or essential businesses including security services, custodial services, plumbers, electricians, and other skilled trades; "
New Mexico Health Secretary Kathy Kunkle announced on March 15 that she amended a previous public health emergency order to drastically limit public gatherings.
The new regulations, which went into effect the next day, limit bars and eateries to 50 percent of their seating capacity. Similar to cases in other states, all occupied tables must be at least six feet (1.8m) apart.
Gatherings of 100 people or more are prohibited. Casinos and horse tracks in the state will also be closed.
Public schools were closed for three weeks starting March 16.
Officials had declared a public health emergency on March 11.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an order on March 23 that, while not called "shelter in place", she said was "tantamount" to such an order.
New Mexico's "stay home" order took effect on March 22.
New York
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for New York:
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a New York State on PAUSE Executive Order (Click Here) on March 20, directing all residents to stay in their homes and all non-essential retail businesses to temporary close in-personal operations. However, excluded from this order are "essential services necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation and essential operations of residences or other businesses including" (Click Here)
New Rochelle, to the north of New York City, has seen the most significant outbreak of coronavirus on the East Coast.
At least 380 cases of the state's roughly 1,374 infections were found in Westchester County, where New Rochelle is located, as of March 18. Many of the early cases were connected to a congregant at the Young Israel synagogue who attended services and events while being unknowingly infected.
Governor Andrew Cuomo had declared a disaster emergency on January 30, the same day the World Health Organization declared the virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Several counties, including Westchester, as well as New York City, have since declared a state of emergency.
Cuomo announced that bars, restaurants and cinemas will close as of March 16, in a joint press conference with his counterparts in New Jersey and Connecticut. The states also limited recreational and social gatherings to 50 people.
"We have agreed to a common set of rules that will pertain in all of our states, so don't even think about going to a neighbouring state because there's going to be a different set of conditions," Cuomo said. "So if you can't do a party in New York City, you can't do a party in New Jersey, you can't do a party in Connecticut."
On March 16, Cuomo also closed schools statewide.
Cuomo on March 20 told all non-essential workers to stay home and ordered the closure of tattoo parlours, nail salons and barber shops, effective March 21 at 8pm local time.
Trump announced on March 22 the National Guard would be deployed to assist in efforts to contain the virus in New York, along with California and Washington State.
New York has the highest number of cases of any state.
North Carolina
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for North Carolina:
Governor Roy Cooper issued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 27, directing all residents to stay in their homes, and all non-essential businesses to temporary close in-person operations. However, excluded from this order are CISA identified industries and critical trades, such as "Building and construction tradesmen and tradeswomen, and other trades, including but not limited to, plumbers, electricians, exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and government properties, security staff, operating engineers, HVAC, painting, cleaning services, moving and relocation services, landscaping and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and COVID-19 Essential Businesses and Operations." (Click Here)
Governor Roy Cooper on March 17 said that all bars and restaurants will close in North Carolina, while keeping takeout and delivery operations open.
The declaration prompted the state's lieutenant governor to say Cooper did not have the authority to impose such a restriction. A spokesman for Cooper's office responded, accusing the number-two state official of creating "a chaotic situation in the middle of a pandemic".
The state has also closed schools for two weeks starting March 16, six days after declaring a state of emergency.
"Closing schools now will give us time for further understanding of COVID-19 and its effects on our state", Cooper said after signing the executive order to close schools.
Cooper promised teachers will be paid for the time they would have been teaching.
North Dakota
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Latest Updates for North Dakota:
Officials had not yet ordered any statewide business closures.
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum declared a state of emergency on March 13 and announced two days later that K-12 schools will shut down for a week. The order was later extended the school closure through May 1.
Burgum said the state of emergency will allow the state to issue guidelines that follow those of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including urging residents not to gather in groups larger than 50.
Ohio
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Ohio:
Governor Mike DeWind issued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 22, directing all residents to stay in their homes, and all non-essential businesses to temporary close in-person operations. However, excluded from this order are CISA identified industries and critical trades, such as "Building and construction tradesmen and tradeswomen, and other trades, including but not limited to, plumbers, electricians, exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and government properties, security staff, operating engineers, HVAC, painting, cleaning services, moving and relocation services, landscaping and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and COVID-19 Essential Businesses and Operations."
Governor Mike DeWine closed all bars and dine-in eateries in Ohio from 9pm onward on March 15, allowing for restaurants with carry-out and delivery options to continue operation.
The move made Ohio among the first states to impose these restrictions.
"This is a crucial time," DeWine said at the announcement. "Delay means people will die."
Should there be lines for takeout orders, customers will need to remain 1.8m apart, Gatherings of more than 50 people have been banned.
Schools have also been closed for at least three weeks, with DeWine saying the order may be extended.
DeWine issued a shelter in place order on March 22, urging residents not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary. The order also closed all non-essential businesses.
Oklahoma
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Oklahoma:
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, who faced criticism for tweeting a photo of himself and his family at a crowded restaurant on Saturday, declared a state of emergency on March 15.
The executive order encourages state government agencies to establish work-from-home policies, according to local media.
Stitt has recommended that Oklahomans use "common sense" to limit the spread of the virus. A spokesperson for the governor told CNN that Stitt "will continue to take his family out to dinner and to the grocery store without living in fear and encourages Oklahomans to do the same".
Oregon
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Oregon:
Governor Kate Brown issued a statewide Stay Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 23, directing all residents to stay in their homes, and all non-essential businesses to temporary close in-person operations. However, excluded from this list are all categories of home service providers (Click Here).
Governor Kate Brown on March 16 ordered the closure of bars and restaurants to all service except takeout across the state, as well as limiting gatherings to 25 people and less. The order became effective the following day.
Oregon schools closed on March 15 to coincide with preplanned holidays, and were to remain closed until at least April 28.
Pennsylvania
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Pennsylvania:
Governor Tom Wolf issued a statewide Closure of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses (Click Here) on March 19. This includes the closure of Specialty Trade Contractors, including Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, Building Equipment Contractors, Building Finishing Contractors, and Other Specialty Trade Contractors; except for those working on Emergency Repairs. (Click Here).
Governor Tom Wolf ordered K-12 public schools to close for two weeks starting on March 16.
He initially ordered all restaurants and bars in the counties of Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery, where most of the state's major population centres are found, to close their dine-in facilities for two weeks, but later extended the order statewide. The governor has also strongly urged non-essential businesses - such as recreation and entertainment facilities - to close.
Statewide crowd limitation orders have not been given, but the city of Philadelphia, as of March 12, has banned crowds of more than 1,000.
Officials also "strongly encouraged" suspensions of gatherings of over 10 people.
Rhode Island
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Rhode Island:
Governor Gina Raimondo issued a statewide Stay at Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 28, directing all residents to stay in their homes, and all non-critical retail businesses to temporarily close in-person operations. Excluded from this order are all categories of home service providers.
On March 10, Governor Gina Raimondo declared a state of emergency in Rhode Island.
Six days later, Raimondo announced that dine-in service will end at all bars and restaurants as of March 17, until at least March 30. As with other states, takeout services would remain an option.
Raimondo closed schools through the end of April, with many expected to offer remote learning. She has recommended that gatherings of 25 or more be banned.
South Carolina
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Rhode Island:
Governor Henry McMaster issued a statewide Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Executive Order (Click Here) on March 31. Excluded from this order are all categories of home service providers.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on March 13, followed by the March 14 canceling of public schools through the month of March.
Restaurant dining rooms will also be closed, as of March 18, McMaster announced. Takeout and delivery will still be available, in line with measures taken by other states.
Other businesses and sporting organizations have closed their doors or suspended operations indefinitely.
South Dakota
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for South Dakota:
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem ordered on March 13 that schools close. She has also ordered non-essential personnel in state government to work from home.
Noem has said the restaurant and bar closures are not currently needed in the state, because instances of community spread have not yet been confirmed.
South Dakota State University has also closed and moved all classes online.
Tennessee
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Tennessee:
Governor Bill Lee issued a statewide Safer at Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 30, directing all residents to stay in their homes and all non-essential retail businesses to temporary close in-personal operations. However, excluded from this order are CISA identified industries and critical trades, such as "Building and construction tradesmen and tradeswomen, and other trades, including but not limited to, plumbers, electricians, exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and government properties, security staff, operating engineers, HVAC, painting, cleaning services, moving and relocation services, landscaping and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, Essential Activity, and Essential Services." (Click Here)
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, who declared a state of emergency on March 12, urged schools to close.
On March 30, Lee issued a "safer at home" order, which recommends residents of Tennessee stay in their homes unless they need to perform essential activities, like buy food, go to medical appointments, pick up medicine, or go to work at an essential business.
"This is not a mandated 'shelter in place' order, because it remains deeply important to me to protect personal liberties," Lee said at a news briefing.
The directives are due to last through April 12.
Texas
Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide order (Click Here) to minimize in-person contact, except to obtain essential services, which CISA identified industries and critical trades, such as "Building and construction tradesmen and tradeswomen, and other trades, including but not limited to, plumbers, electricians, exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and government properties, security staff, operating engineers, HVAC, painting, cleaning services, moving and relocation services, landscaping and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, Essential Activity, and Essential Services." (Click Here)
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Texas:
Texas's approach to coronavirus containment is a "patchwork" of local regulations, according to statewide media the Texas Tribune.
Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster on March 13, but has largely allowed cities, counties and school districts to adopt proprietary approaches to the virus.
Abbott said over the weekend that local authorities will make the best decision for their communities, and has so far resisted statewide closures.
He has, however, implemented restrictions on visitors to elderly care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and daycare centres. Officials have also waived standardised testing requirements for public schools.
Certain localities have cancelled classes and closed restaurants, bars and other locales. Others, including smaller towns, have not.
Utah
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Utah:
Governor Gary Herbert, on March 12, recommended a restriction on public gatherings of 100 people or less, while people saying people over 60 should limit gatherings to under 20 people.
"Today we stopped making decisions based on the hope that things will get better," Herbert said in announcing the voluntary guideline.
The governor has yet to mandate statewide shutdowns.
Vermont
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Vermont:
Governor Phil Scott issued a statewide Stay at Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 24, directing all residents to stay in their homes, and all non-critical businesses to temporarily close in-person operations. Excluded from this order are "other building and property services for the safety, sanitation and operations of residences or other businesses."
Governor Phil Scott issued on March 16 a state of emergency and announced statewide closures of bars and restaurants, in line with other states. Delivery and pick-up will continue.
Scott also banned gatherings of 50 or more people and limited venues to operate at 50 percent capacity. Schools were ordered to close by March 18.
On March 24, the state issued a stay at home order, effective March 25 and due to extend until at least April 15. The new measure excludes essential workers, getting groceries, takeout and exercise.
"I need all Vermonters to understand that the more quickly and closely we follow these stay-at-home measures, the faster and safer we can get through this and get our daily lives, and our economy, moving again," Scott said.
Virginia
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Virginia:
Governor Ralph Northam issued a statewide Executive Order (Click Here) on March 23 temporarily closing Non-Essential businesses. However, all home service categories are not explicitly included in the restrictions and therefore are only limited to requiring social distancing practices. (Click Here)
Governor Ralph Northam, on March 12, declared a state of emergency in Virginia. The next day, officials closed all schools through March 27.
On March 17, Northam issued an order prohibiting more than 10 patrons in restaurants, fitness centers, and theatres at one time.
"I hope that everyone will have the common sense to stay home tonight and in the days ahead," said Northam. "This order will ensure that state and local officials have the tools they need to keep people safe".
Northam issued a "stay at home order" on March 30, saying those still engaging in large, public gatherings, are "being very very selfish because you are putting all of us, including our health care providers, at risk".
Washington
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Washington:
Governor Jay Inslee issued a statewide Stay Home-Stay Healthy order (Click Here), directing all residents to stay in their homes, and all non-critical businesses to temporarily close in-person operations. Excluded from this order are critical trades, such as "Building and construction tradesmen and tradeswomen, and other trades, including but not limited to, plumbers, electricians, exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and government properties, security staff, operating engineers, HVAC, painting, cleaning services, moving and relocation services, landscaping and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, Essential Activity, and Essential Services."
Washington state was the first to experience a significant outbreak of coronavirus, centred mostly on 11 homes for the elderly in early March. On February 29, Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency.
On March 15, all bars, restaurants, recreational and entertainment facilities were ordered closed for two weeks. Officials also limited gatherings to under 50 people, Inslee announced on March 15.
Inslee had previously called for more restrictions on elderly and assisted living facilities, including limiting the number of visitors, keeping visitors in patient rooms and reviewing employees for virus symptoms.
These regulations will be in place until at least April 9. Schools closed March 15, and are expected to open again on April 27.
"This is an unprecedented public health situation," Inslee said. "One main defence is to reduce the interaction of people in our lives."
Trump announced on March 22 the National Guard would be deployed to assist in efforts to contain the virus in Washington State, along with California and New York State.
West Virginia
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for West Virginia:
Governor Jim Justice issued a statewide Stay Home-Stay Healthy order (Click Here) March 23,
to minimize in-person contact, except to obtain essential services, which CISA identified industries and critical trades, such as "Building and construction tradesmen and tradeswomen, and other trades, including but not limited to, plumbers, electricians, exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and government properties, security staff, operating engineers, HVAC, painting, cleaning services, moving and relocation services, landscaping and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, Essential Activity, and Essential Services." (Click Here)
Governor Jim Justice declared a state of emergency on March 16, although West Virginia was, at the time, the last US state without a confirmed case of coronavirus. The declaration will ease rules on staffing and purchasing, the governor's office explained. The state confirmed its first case of the coronavirus on Tuesday.
Justice has closed schools through March 27. Bars, restaurants and casinos have also been closed.
US Senator Joe Manchin said in a media call that it's "no excuse when you know how vulnerable our state is. If it gets ahold of our state, we don't have healthcare in order to defend ourselves. It could be devastating".
Justice ordered residents to stay at home unless necessary, effective March 25.
Wisconsin
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Wisconsin:
Governor Tony Evers issued a statewide Safer at Home Executive Order (Click Here) on March 24, to minimize in-person contact except to obtain essential services. However, this order excludes critical trades, such as "Building and construction tradesmen and tradeswomen, and other trades, including but not limited to, plumbers, electricians, exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and government properties, security staff, operating engineers, HVAC, painting, cleaning services, moving and relocation services, landscaping and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, Essential Activity, and Essential Services."
Governor Tony Evers announced on March 16 that bars and restaurants would close and gatherings of 10 or more people would be banned as of March 17, allowing for delivery and takeout.
Schools are closed, with a tentative reopening for April 6.
"We are seeing community spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. This means that there are people who have tested positive who have no exposures to a known case, nor did they travel to a location where there is known community spread," Evers said in a news conference announcing the closures.
Evers issued a stay home order, effective March 25, after saying he hoped it wouldn't be necessary.
Wyoming
Official State Coronavirus Website
Latest Updates for Wyoming:
Governor Mark Gorgon announced the closing of most non-essential businesses in the state on March 19. Non-essential businesses include Entertainment, Athletic, Close-contact, and Retail categories. At this time, no home service, renovation, and construction businesses are restricted.
Governor Mark Gordon and top school officials recommended that schools be closed through at least April 3.
Wyoming is sparsely populated. As of March 18, Gordon had yet to order the same business closures as other states.
The state "must realize that closing businesses and suspending travel and public events pose a threat to employment and business viability. Our responses to these threats must be focused and measured, and that's what these teams will bring to a changing situation," Gordon said in a statement.
Some content was reposted from Aljazeera.com.
