-
(#1) Alabama
- 1819-12-14
Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed a state public health emergency on March 13, 2020. Among other things, the decree empowers the State Health Officer to order individuals suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19 to self-monitor, self-isolate, or be quarantined. It also authorizes hospitals to invoke "alternative standards of care" so as not to deplete their resources.
The decree also highlights the statutes against price gouging, and allows for the possibility of (but does not mandate) closures of schools and government offices.
On March 28, Scott Harris, the State Health Officer, prohibited all non-work-related gatherings of 10 persons or more, and all non-work-related gatherings of any size where individuals cannot maintain at least a 6-foot distance. The order also closed non-essential businesses such as nightclubs, gyms, barber shops, and stores selling items other than food and medicine.
-
(#2) Alaska
- 1959-01-03
Effective March 28, 2020, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services ordered all non-essential travel between communities in the state suspended.
Also as of March 28, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a social distancing health mandate ordering citizens to "work from home as much as possible," "immediately isolate any family member who is ill," and "cease participation in public or private gatherings that include non-household members, regardless of the number of people involved."
The same order mandates the closure of all non-essential businesses in the state.
As of March 20, all public and private schools in Alaska are closed at least until May 1.
-
(#3) Arizona
On March 11, Governor Doug Ducey issued a declaration of emergency, as well as an executive order that, among other things, protects against price-gouging and waives co-pays and deductibles related to COVID-19 testing. Various additional actions have been taken since.
On March 15, schools were closed statewide, originally until March 27 but since extended throughout the school year.
On March 19th, Governor Ducey ordered all restaurants, bars, gyms, and movie theaters in counties with verified COVID-19 cases to close, excepting take-out services.
On March 27, access to unemployment benefits was expanded.
On March 30, Governor Ducey issued an order that Arizonans "shall limit their time away from their place of residence or property" excepting essential activities.
-
(#4) Arkansas
- 1836-06-15
On March 26, Governor Asa Hutchinson issued an executive order "declaring the entire state an emergency disaster area." The order prohibits all gatherings of more than 10 people, with some exceptions, including businesses and places of worship.
On March 20, Hutchinson issued an order reducing restrictions on "telemedicine," such that "now a doctor can establish a new patient in his practice over the telephone."
The state tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15.
-
(#5) California
- 1850-09-09
California governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on March 4, 2020. Since then, various actions have been taken.
On March 16, the California Department of Public Health issued guidelines closing all dine-in restaurant, bar, and winery services.
On March 19, Newsom ordered "all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors." Certain "essential" needs are excepted, like shopping for food or getting essential health care.
Most of the 30 largest school districts in the states have been closed, with varying dates to reopen in April, May, and beyond, but all subject to extension.
On March 25, Newsom issued a financial relief package mandating, among other things, a 90-day grace period for mortgage payments.
-
(#6) Colorado
On March 26, Governor Jared Polis issued an executive order directing "all Coloradans to stay at home, subject to limited exceptions such as obtaining food and other household necessities, going to and from work at critical businesses, seeking medical care, caring for dependents or pets, or caring for a vulnerable person in another location."
The order also mandates the temporary closure of all businesses other than those qualified as "Critical Businesses" (e.g. health care, grocery stores, infrastructure).
Updated Public Health Order 20-24, issued on March 27, offers more details.
Statewide, social gatherings are prohibited and schools are closed.
-
(#7) Connecticut
- 1788-01-09
Connecticut has taken a number of actions, including the following:
On March 22, Governor Ned Lamont issued a "Stay Safe, Stay Home" executive order mandating that all businesses implement work-from-home policies where practicable, and that non-essential businesses reduce their in-person workforces "by 100%."
As of March 15, schools were closed.
On March 26, the maximum size of in-person social gatherings was lowered to 5 people.
-
(#8) Delaware
- 1787-12-07
Governor John Carney declared a State of Emergency on March 13, 2020.
Among Delaware's responses to COVID-19, Governor John Carney ordered all out-of-state travelers to self-quarantine for 14 days.
On March 22, Carney issued a stay-at-home order for all residents, and ordered the closure of non-essential businesses, effective March 24.
On March 23, Carney ordered all schools in the state closed at least through May 15.
-
(#9) Florida
- 1845-03-03
On March 17, Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order closing all bars and nightclubs, ordering restaurants to limit themselves to 50% capacity, and limiting beach gatherings to no more than 10 persons.
On the same day, the state Department of Education ordered the closure of all schools statewide at least until April 15.
On April 1, DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order.
-
(#10) Georgia
- 1788-01-02
On March 14, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Georgia.
On March 23, the Department of Public Health mandated isolation of all infected persons, and self-quarantine of persons who have been exposed to COVID-19 and are likely to develop infection.
The same day, Kemp issued an executive order mandating the closure of all bars and nightclubs in the state, limiting business/work gatherings to 10 people, and ordering certain vulnerable individuals (including nursing home residents and those with chronic lung disease) to shelter in place.
On March 26, Kemp ordered all public schools closed through the end of the school year.
Kemp will issue a statewide stay-at-home order beginning Friday, April 3.
The state tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15.
-
(#11) Hawaii
- 1959-08-21
On March 18, Hawaii closed all public schools.
On March 25, Governor David Ige issued a statewide stay-at-home order, effective through April 30. All residents are ordered to stay inside except for essential activities, and any gathering of more than 10 people is prohibited.
The Department of Health launched a COVID-19 public awareness campaign featuring famed local comedian Frank De Lima.
On March 26, the state ordered 14-day self-quarantine for all passengers coming to Hawaii.
-
(#12) Idaho
- 1890-07-03
Governor Brad Little issued a statewide stay-at-home order on March 25.
The same day, Little declared an "extreme emergency" in Idaho.
All school districts statewide have been closed or moved to online instruction.
-
(#13) Illinois
- 1818-08-26
Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation on March 9.
On March 13, all Illinois public and private schools were closed.
On March 16, Governor Pritzker ordered all dine-in services at restaurants and bars closed, and prohibited public gatherings larger than 50 people.
On March 20, Pritzker ordered all Illinois citizens to stay at home except for essential activities.
-
(#14) Indiana
- 1816-12-11
On March 25, Governor Eric Holcombe ordered all Indiana residents to stay at home except for essential activities.
All Indiana public schools have been ordered closed at least through May 1.
-
(#15) Iowa
- 1846-12-28
Effective March 16, Governor Kim Reynolds recommended the closure of Iowa schools. Most schools in the state have shut down in compliance with the recommendation.
On March 17, Reynolds issued a Proclamation of Public Heath Disaster Emergency and has issued continuations of that proclamation since. The proclamation limits gatherings to fewer than 10 people, orders the closure of bars, theaters, and casinos, and restricts restaurants to take-out services only.
As of March 31, Reynolds has not ordered a full "stay at home" lockdown, although some officials are urging this next step.
-
(#16) Kansas
- 1861-01-29
On March 12, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed a State of Disaster Emergency in Kansas.
On March 17, pursuant to an order by Kelly, the Kansas Department of Education ordered school buildings across the state to be closed.
On March 24, Kelly signed an executive order limiting gatherings to 10 people or fewer (certain exemptions, including religious gatherings, apply).
On March 30, Kelly issued a statewide "stay at home" order.
-
(#17) Kentucky
- 1792-06-01
Per the recommendation of Governor Andy Beshear, public schools closed statewide on March 13.
On March 26, Beshear ordered the closure of "all businesses that are not life-sustaining," with exceptions for telework.
On March 30, Beshear ordered Kentuckians not to travel into any other state, with certain exceptions.
-
(#18) Louisiana
- 1812-04-30
On March 16, Governor John Bel Edwards ordered the closure of bars, casinos, and movie theaters statewide, and restricted restaurants to take-out service.
The same day, all public schools in Louisiana were ordered closed at least until April 13.
On March 22, Edwards issued a "general stay-at-home order" which also restricted public gatherings to no more than 10 people.
On March 25, Edwards requested a statewide Major Disaster Declaration, which was approved by President Trump.
-
(#19) Maine
- 1820-03-15
Based on a recommendation from Governor Janet Tills, most schools in Maine have been closed at least through the end of April.
On March 26, select coastal state parks were closed. On the same day, the state income tax filing deadline was extended to July 15.
Governor Tills issued a "Stay Healthy At Home" mandate on March 31, requiring residents to stay home except for essential activities. The order, which also places restrictions on building occupancy, public transportation use, and other things, goes into effect April 2.
On April 1st, Tills requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Government.
-
(#20) Maryland
- 1788-04-25
On March 12, Governor Larry Hogan ordered the closure of Maryland schools.
On March 16, bars and restaurants were ordered closed.
On March 19, the Governor issued an order limiting all public gatherings to no more than 10 people.
On March 23, Governor Hogan ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses, as well as a $175 million economic relief package.
On March 30, Governor Hogan issued a Stay At Home directive.
-
(#21) Massachusetts
- 1788-02-06
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has taken the following actions:
On March 17, Baker ordered all schools closed statewide. On March 25, the closure was extended until early May.
On March 23, Baker ordered all non-essential in-person business operations to cease, reduced the limit of public gathering size to 10 people, and directed the Department of Public Health to issue a two-week Stay At Home Advisory. The advisory was later extended to May 4.
On March 27, the state income tax filing deadline was extended to July 15.
As of March 28, the Governor's office requested and received a Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Government.
-
(#22) Michigan
- 1837-01-26
The Michigan COVID-19 response includes a "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order from Governor Gretchen Whitmer, signed March 23.
On March 12, all schools (public and private) were closed statewide.
On March 16, Whitmer expanded unemployment benefits for Michigan workers.
On March 20, Whitmer signed enhanced restrictions on price gouging. She also signed an executive order temporarily suspending evictions.
-
(#23) Minnesota
- 1817-12-10
Governor Tim Walz has taken a number of steps since the onset of the crisis.
On March 13, Walz declared a peacetime emergency.
On March 16, Walz issued an Emergency Executive Order "Providing for Temporary Closure of Bars, Restaurants, and Other Places of Public Accommodation" but encouraging those businesses to provide alternative take-out/delivery services.
On March 20, Walz issued an order to combat price gouging.
On March 25, Governor Walz issued an executive order directing Minnesotans to stay at home.
Schools have been closed statewide at least until early May.
-
(#24) Mississippi
- 1817-12-10
Governor Reeves has ordered Missippi schools to stay closed at least through April 17.
On March 24, Reeves ordered gatherings limited to no more than 10 persons, but exempted most types of business from this restriction.
On April 1, Governor Reeves issued a stay-at-home order, set to take place Friday, April 3 at 5 PM.
-
(#25) Missouri
- 1821-08-10
As of March 19, Governor Mike Parson ordered the temporary closure of all public schools in Missouri.
On March 21, Parson directed the Department of Health and Social Services to require statewide social distancing, restricting social gatherings to no more than 10 people.
On March 24, Governor Parson requested a Federal Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump. It was granted on March 26.
On March 27, Governor Parson mobilized the National Guard to assist with COVID-19 response efforts.
-
(#26) Montana
- 1889-11-08
On March 12, Governor Steve Bullock declared a state of emergency in Montana.
Bullock ordered schools closed as of March 15.
On March 17, Bullock announced that uninsured Montanans would receive coverage for treatment and testing related to COVID-19.
On March 20, Governor Bullock extended the state tax filing deadline to July 15.
On March 26, Bullock issued a stay-at-home directive that also closed nonessential businesses.
On March 30, Bullock initiated a 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving from out of state.
-
(#27) Nebraska
- 1867-03-01
Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statewide emergency declaration on March 13.
Schools in the Nebraska Panhandle have been closed until the next school year, but school closures are not statewide.
Ricketts put social distancing rules in place on March 16, at least until April 30. These rules restrict gathering size to 10 people and encourage, but do not require, restaurants to switch over to take-out services.
-
(#28) Nevada
- 1864-10-31
On April 1, Governor Steve Siselak issued a statewide "stay at home" order, and extended closures of schools and nonessential businesses (including casinos) at least to April 30. Siselak also requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the President.
Siselak declared a state of emergency on March 12.
-
(#29) New Hampshire
- 1788-06-21
On March 23, Governor Chris Sununu prohibited gatherings of more than 10 people.
School districts throughout the state have been closed and the Department of Education is developing remote-learning alternatives.
On Thursday, March 26, Sununu issued a statewide stay-at-home order.
-
(#30) New Jersey
- 1787-12-18
Governor Phil Murphy declared a statewide stay-at-home order on March 21. Residents are directed to stay at home until further notice. Nonessential retail businesses have been ordered closed.
All public and private schools in the state have been closed since March 18.
-
(#31) New Mexico
- 1912-01-06
As of Tuesday, March 24, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a mandatory "stay at home" order. Restaurants are closed except for take-out services. The order is in effect at least through the end of April.
Public schools in New Mexico have been closed since March 16.
-
(#32) New York
- 1788-07-26
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a statewide "stay-at-home" order on March 22 and has since extended it at least to April 15.
The order includes closure of nonessential businesses and a 90-day moratorium on evictions. Nonessential gatherings of any size are prohibited.
Cuomo ordered schools closed statewide on March 16.
-
(#33) North Carolina
- 1789-11-21
Schools have been closed statewide at least until May 15.
On March 24, Governor Roy Cooper requested a Federal Disaster Declaration from the President. It was granted on March 26.
Governor Cooper issued a statewide "stay-at-home" order on March 27, effective at least until April 29. As with many such orders, gatherings of more than 10 people are banned, and a six-foot distance between individuals at gatherings is mandatory.
The state tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15.
-
(#34) North Dakota
- 1889-11-02
On March 13, Governor Doug Burgum declared a state emergency.
On March 15, Governor Burgum ordered all schools closed. The closure was later extended to "until further notice" and distance learning provisions were put in place.
On March 20, restaurants, bars, movie theaters, gyms, and similar venues, were ordered closed except for takeout services.
On April 1, pursuant to Burgum's request, the President declared that a major disaster exists in North Dakota, opening up the way for FEMA assistance.
-
(#35) Ohio
- 1803-03-01
Ohio Schools have been closed at least until May 1.
On March 22, Governor Mike DeWine issued a statewide "stay at home" order. Set to expire April 6, the order is likely to be extended.
On March 31 Governor DeWine ordered a statewide inventory taken of ventilators and other breathing-assistance apparatus.
On April 1, President Trump declared Ohio a 'major disaster' area.
-
(#36) Oklahoma
- 1907-11-16
Governor Kevin Stitt has ordered various measures taken to stem the flow of COVID-19.
Public schools have been closed statewide.
All non-essential businesses in Corona-affected counties have been ordered closed.
Statewide, all bars are closed and all restaurants reduced to takeout-only services.
A statewide "safer at home" order mandates that citizens over 65, and those with medical conditions making them vulnerable, self-isolate at home.
Visitations to nursing homes are prohibited through April 30.
Social gatherings are limited to no more than 10 people, through April 30.
-
(#37) Pennsylvania
- 1787-12-12
On March 23, Gov. Tom Wolf passed 'Stay At Home' orders only for the counties hit hardest by the coronavirus – those included Philadelphia, Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, and Montgomery. It wasn't until April 1 that the order was expanded to include the entire state.
-
(#38) Oregon
- 1859-02-14
Oregon's Gov. Kate Brown gave the 'Stay At Home' Order on March 20. The edict came after the governor asked the public to avoid gatherings and then saw a large number going about their day as usual and visiting beaches which forced her to act.
"I started by asking Oregonians to stay home and practice social distancing," Brown said in a statement. "Then I urged the public to follow these recommendations. Instead, thousands crowded the beaches of our coastal communities, our trails, our parks, and our city streets, potentially spreading COVID-19 and endangering the lives of others across the state.
"Now, I’m ordering it," she added. "To save lives and protect our community."
-
(#39) Rhode Island
- 1790-05-29
On March 28, Gov. Gina Raimondo passed an order for the citizens of Rhode Island to stay at home outside of a few exceptions. There were also orders for anyone traveling to the state to do a two-week quarantine and social gatherings were limited to five people or less. The order keeps this in place until April 13.
-
(#40) South Carolina
- 1788-04-23
South Carolina's Gov. Henry McMaster may have ordered nonessential businesses to stay closed, but to this point he has yet to order people to shelter in place. His reasoning for holding off on such an order is because he views it as "drastic" and that the people of South Carolina are "resilient" and "follow rules" so there is no need for a shelter in place edict.
He did however pass an executive order to allow law enforcement to break up any group of more than three people.
-
(#41) South Dakota
- 1889-11-02
South Dakota's Gov. Kristi Noem has only issued an edict that businesses should take if they want to remain open, rather than a full Shelter In Place policy. She didn't give any indication what, if anything, would happen to the businesses that ignored the suggestions.
"If a local government wants to go beyond, that is a decision they will make," Noem said.
-
(#42) Tennessee
- 1796-06-01
After cities like Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville had already issued Shelter In Place restrictions, Gov. Bill Lee followed their lead and issued one for the entire state under the same restrictions. In a statement, he did say that it wasn't a complete Shelter In Place because "it remains deeply important to me to protect personal liberties."
-
(#43) Texas
- 1845-12-29
Despite spending nearly all of March letting counties decide on an individual basis, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pushed through a statewide mandate to spend as much time as possible indoors without actually calling it a Stay At Home edict like other states. In his statement he did say that's essentially what it was though.
"States that have adopted 'stay-at-home' policies or even some that use 'shelter-in-place' are very close to ours, which is, if you had to put a label on it, it would be 'essential services and activities only,'" Abbott said.
This new edict joins the March 29 one that put even stricter self-quarantine orders on people traveling from certain states. They include New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Orleans, Miami, Atlanta, Detroit, and all of California and Washington state.
-
(#44) Utah
- 1896-01-04
Utah has told residents to not go out unless it's for essential activities and also closed a number of businesses. Despite all that, Gov. Gary Herbert has not issued a statewide Stay At Home Mandate for citizens.
Herbert also issued a moratorium on evictions for residents impacted by COVID-19.
-
(#45) Vermont
- 1791-03-04
Gov. Phil Scott put Vermont's Stay At Home order into effect on March 25. Originally slotted to lift on April 15, it will likely now align with the April 30 accordance laid out by President Trump.
-
(#46) Virginia
- 1788-06-25
On March 23, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued a Stay At Home order for the following 30 days, along with most non-essential businesses and school closures through the end of the academic year. That order has since been updated to stay in effect until June 10.
"I want to be clear: Do not go out unless you need to go out," Northam said. "This is very different from wanting to go out. Don't go to the store just for one thing."
-
(#47) Washington
- 1889-11-11
Despite being the first state to record coronavirus cases – and being the first epicenter of the virus – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee didn't issue his 'Stay At Home' order until March 23.
"This is a human tragedy on a scale we cannot yet project,” Inslee said. “It’s time to hunker down in order to win this fight."
-
(#48) Wisconsin
- 1848-05-29
Gov. Tony Evers issued Wisconsin's "Safer At Home" edict on March 24 and then addressed it further on his Twitter account.
"I know this has been difficult and has disrupted the lives of people across our state," Evers said. "That’s why issuing a #SaferAtHome order isn’t something I thought we’d have to do, and it’s not something I take lightly. But here’s the bottom line: folks need to start taking this seriously."
-
(#49) West Virginia
- 1863-06-20
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice ordered his 'Stay At Home' decree on March 23, and that school closures would extend through April 30.
"It’s important that all of us understand the magnitude of this situation today," Gov. Justice said. "The magnitude is unbelievable. It’s the biggest event for any living person in the United States today, period. This disease is really serious stuff. Please stay home, please listen to our order, and please in every way shape, form, or fashion keep consulting your God above and absolutely every one of us will get through this."
-
(#50) Wyoming
- 1890-06-10
Gov. Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming would shut down schools and certain businesses through April 17, but that as of March 30 the state wasn't going to issue a full shelter-in-place until more tests were done.
"If we're going to issue a shelter-in-place or stay-at-home order, it will not have multiple exemptions. It will be a true stay-at-home order," Gordon said.
New Random Displays Display All By Ranking
About This Tool
More than two months after the United States notified the outbreak of the coronavirus, the epidemic has spread to all parts of the United States, with more than 200,000 infections and nearly 4,000 deaths. States are being attacked by this global pandemic, and the number of reported cases exceeds that of Italy, which is most affected. The shortcomings and advantages of the state response measures are already obvious.
The number of medical supplies and the impact of the coronavirus varies from state, and different places have introduced different response measures and policies to protect the public and professional medical staff. The random tool explained facts about how these 50 states respond to coronavirus outbreaks.
Our data comes from Ranker, If you want to participate in the ranking of items displayed on this page, please click here.