Social or physical distancing is considered the best available means to slow down the spread of a disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from one another, not gather in groups, and stay out of crowded places. The goal is to save lives by keeping the local health care systems from being overwhelmed.
Even though there is not a nationwide stay-at-home order to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S., every state has implemented its own set of rules at different times and at varying degrees or restrictiveness. Eight states have yet to issue formal orders mandating people to not leave their place of residence.
To determine every state’s rules on social distancing and restrictions on movement, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed each state’s governor executive orders since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in the United States at the end of January.
Stay-at-home orders have halted travel and disrupted everyday lives for most Americans, but the governors of some states have waited weeks after the first confirmed case in their states to issue such orders. South Carolina was the last state to enact a stay-at-home order on April 6 – exactly a month after the first confirmed COVID-19 case in the state. People have continued to travel and maintain normal activities, potentially exposing others to the coronavirus and further spreading the disease.
As the number of COVID-19 cases skyrockets and hospitals all over the country run out of life-saving supplies — and as the death toll continues to rise — pressure to impose a nationwide stay-at-home order mounts. Some projections predict that up to 240,000 Americans may die from the novel coronavirus until the pandemic is contained. These are the states with the highest confirmed COVID-19 cases per capita.
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Alabama
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 58.1 per 100,000 — 24th highest (Total: 2,838)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 78
> Days between first case (3/13/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/4/2020): 22
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/13/2020: 25.6% for 27 days
Until April 17, all non-work-related gatherings of 10 persons or more are banned. People should maintain a 6-foot distance from people not living with them. Nonessential businesses and venues — and beaches — are closed. Restaurants, bars, and breweries can only be open for takeout and delivery. All non-emergency surgical procedures are postponed.
Alaska
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 31.6 per 100,000 — 6th lowest (Total: 233)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 05
> Days between first case (3/12/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/28/2020): 16
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/12/2020: 21.5% for 28 days
All nonessential workers are mandated to remain at their place of residence. Outdoor recreation is allowed if people maintain 6-foot distance. Grocery stores remain open. Public transportation is only available for those who provide or obtain essential services. Restaurants may be open for takeout, drive-thru,and delivery services only. Child care facilities may remain open under some conditions.
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Arizona
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 42.1 per 100,000 — 17th lowest (Total: 3,018)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 89
> Days between first case (1/26/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/31/2020): 65
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 1/26/2020: 11.4% for 74 days
Stay-at-home order is in effect, and schools are closed through the end of the school year. Gatherings of more than 10 people are canceled. Restaurants can only provide dine-out options, but salons and barber shops may stay open. All elective surgeries are halted.
Arkansas
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 38.0 per 100,000 — 11th lowest (Total: 1,146)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 21
> Days between first case (3/11/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date: No order issued as of April 9
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/11/2020: 27.5% for 29 days
Gatherings are restricted to no more than 10 people. Outside, people must maintain 6 feet distance. Businesses that require significant person-to-person interaction are closed. Commercial lodgings and rentals are only open for essential workers. Schools are closed until further notice.
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California
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 51.0 per 100,000 — 24th lowest (Total: 20,191)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 548
> Days between first case (1/25/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/19/2020): 54
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 1/25/2020: 14.1% for 75 days
Stay-at-home order is in effect until further notice. Daycares are still open, but only for children of parents working in essential sectors. Visiting people in hospitals and nursing homes is discouraged. Hiking is allowed if people practice physical distancing of 6 feet.
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Colorado
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 108.9 per 100,000 — 12th highest (Total: 6,202)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 227
> Days between first case (3/5/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/26/2020): 21
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/5/2020: 25.8% for 35 days
No gatherings of 10 or more people are allowed. Visits to nursing facilities, assisted living residences, and intermediate care facilities are limited at least until April 26. Bars, restaurants, theaters, gymnasiums, and casinos are closed through April 30. A failure to comply may result in a fine or jail.
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Connecticut
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 273.9 per 100,000 — 5th highest (Total: 9,784)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 380
> Days between first case (3/8/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/23/2020): 15
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/8/2020: 33.3% for 32 days
Grocery stores operate at half capacity. “Safe stores” guidelines are mandated with every other register line being out of service. A 6-foot minimum distance is required outdoors. Parking capacity is limited at certain parks, and walk-ins are banned to limit the number of visitors.
Delaware
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 125.0 per 100,000 — 11th highest (Total: 1,209)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 23
> Days between first case (3/11/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/24/2020): 13
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/11/2020: 27.7% for 29 days
The stay-at-home order requires that people remain in their homes and avoid going out in public unless they are engaged in an “essential activity” or “essential travel” at least until May 15. When out, people must maintain at least a 6-foot distance from people not living with them.
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Florida
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 79.0 per 100,000 — 18th highest (Total: 16,819)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 370
> Days between first case (3/1/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/3/2020): 33
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/1/2020: 26.1% for 39 days
Social distancing guidelines are in place at least until mid-May. A stay-at-home order is in effect. Delivery or takeout services only are allowed; gyms are closed. Alcohol must be sold or delivered in sealed containers. No gatherings of more than 10 people are allowed.
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Georgia
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 103.5 per 100,000 — 13th highest (Total: 10,885)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 412
> Days between first case (3/2/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/3/2020): 32
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/2/2020: 25.4% for 38 days
A shelter in place order is in effect at least until April 13. People can only go out to get essential supplies or go to the doctor, but they must maintain 6-foot distance. Child care facilities are open but take no more than 10 people, including children and educators. Some beaches and parks are closed.
Hawaii
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 31.0 per 100,000 — 4th lowest (Total: 440)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 06
> Days between first case (3/6/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/25/2020): 19
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/6/2020: 19.6% for 34 days
People must quarantine themselves for two weeks if traveling between islands or risk fines up to $5,000 and a year in prison. Only people seeking medical attention may leave their quarantine zones. Stay-at-home and work-at-home orders are in effect for Honolulu and Maui through April 30.
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Idaho
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 77.1 per 100,000 — 19th highest (Total: 1,353)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 24
> Days between first case (3/13/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/25/2020): 12
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/13/2020: 30.6% for 27 days
A stay-at-home order is in effect. Residents must self-isolate, and nonessential businesses must remain closed. Grocery shopping and outdoor activities are permitted so long as residents maintain 6 feet distance. Hunting and fishing seasons continue as long as people follow physical distancing guidelines.
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Illinois
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 128.9 per 100,000 — 9th highest (Total: 16,422)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 534
> Days between first case (1/24/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/21/2020): 57
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 1/24/2020: 13.6% for 76 days
A shelter-in-place order is in effect at least through April 30. Schools are to remain closed until then as well. Residents may take walks, drive on both local roads and interstate highways as well as go to grocery stores, gas stations, and pharmacies.
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Indiana
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 94.9 per 100,000 — 16th highest (Total: 6,351)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 246
> Days between first case (3/6/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/24/2020): 18
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/6/2020: 29.4% for 34 days
A stay-at-home order is in effect at least until April 20. Unless people work for an essential business or are doing an essential activity, they must stay home. Public transportation, ride-sharing, and taxis should only be used for essential travel. Daycares remain open.
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Iowa
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 40.2 per 100,000 — 14th lowest (Total: 1,270)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 27
> Days between first case (3/8/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date: No order issued as of April 9
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/8/2020: 20.8% for 32 days
Nonessential businesses are closed at least until April 30. Gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. Large gatherings are canceled or postponed. Livestock auctions of food animals with more than 25 people and all other auctions with more than 10 people are prohibited.
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Kansas
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 38.3 per 100,000 — 12th lowest (Total: 1,116)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 42
> Days between first case (3/7/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/30/2020): 23
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/7/2020: 23.7% for 33 days
A temporary, statewide stay-home order is in effect until April 19. Residents can only go out to see a doctor, buy groceries, or care for elderly relatives. Outdoor activities are allowed only if people maintain a distance of 6 feet from people who don’t live in the same household.
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Kentucky
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 34.1 per 100,000 — 8th lowest (Total: 1,525)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 84
> Days between first case (3/6/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/26/2020): 20
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/6/2020: 24.1% for 34 days
Travel from Kentucky to other states is limited. Residents can leave the state only to care for loved ones, see a doctor, to work, if they have a court order, or to get groceries. If they leave for other reasons, they have to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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Louisiana
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 392.3 per 100,000 — 3rd highest (Total: 18,283)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 702
> Days between first case (3/9/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/23/2020): 14
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/9/2020: 37.2% for 31 days
An order directing all Louisiana residents to shelter at home and limit movements outside beyond essential needs is in effect. Residents can only work from home unless they are providing essential services. Nonessential businesses are closed to the public. The stay-at-home order has been extended until April 30.
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Maine
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 41.8 per 100,000 — 16th lowest (Total: 560)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 16
> Days between first case (3/12/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/2/2020): 21
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/12/2020: 25.4% for 28 days
An executive order requiring travelers to the state to self quarantine for 14 days is in effect at least until April 30. All lodging businesses are suspended. Until May 1, everyone is required to stay home at all times unless for an essential job or an essential personal reason.
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Maryland
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 102.4 per 100,000 — 14th highest (Total: 6,185)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 139
> Days between first case (3/5/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/30/2020): 25
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/5/2020: 24.4% for 35 days
Dodging physical distancing rules can result in fines or jail time. Businesses deemed essential, including auto repair shops to certain manufacturers, can remain open. Local school districts will continue to implement distance learning options. People can hunt, fish, and crab for food, but follow social distancing guidelines.
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Massachusetts
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 274.4 per 100,000 — 4th highest (Total: 18,941)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 503
> Days between first case (2/1/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/24/2020): 52
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 2/1/2020: 15.6% for 68 days
An order for nonessential businesses to remain closed has been extended until May 4. Gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. The stay-at-home advisory issued on March 24 remains in effect.
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Michigan
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 213.8 per 100,000 — 6th highest (Total: 21,375)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 1,076
> Days between first case (3/10/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/24/2020): 14
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/10/2020: 36.2% for 30 days
Residents can be criminally penalized for breaking physical distancing rules. Schools are closed, and large assemblages and events are banned. Gatherings and travel are restricted, and in-person work that is not necessary to sustain or protect life is prohibited. A stay-at-home order is in effect at least until May 1.
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Minnesota
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 22.1 per 100,000 — the lowest (Total: 1,242)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 50
> Days between first case (3/6/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/27/2020): 21
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/6/2020: 23.3% for 34 days
A stay at home order is in effect until April 10. Movements outside are limited to essential needs. Outdoor activities, such as walking, hiking, running, biking, hunting, or fishing, are allowed. Places of public accommodation are closed until May 1.
Mississippi
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 75.7 per 100,000 — 20th highest (Total: 2,260)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 76
> Days between first case (3/11/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/3/2020): 23
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/11/2020: 30.5% for 29 days
A shelter-in-place order is in effect until April 20. If people go out, they have to stay 6 feet away from each other and can’t gather in groups of more than 10 people. Evictions are suspended. All nonessential businesses are closed. All places of amusement and recreation are closed.
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Missouri
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 57.8 per 100,000 — 25th highest (Total: 3,539)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 94
> Days between first case (3/7/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/6/2020): 30
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/7/2020: 28.1% for 33 days
A stay-at-home order is in effect until April 24. People can still access essential services, such as grocery stores, gas stations, and banks, or engage in outdoor recreation, but they have to stay at least 6 feet away from one another. All state office buildings are closed to the public. However, essential state functions will continue.
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Montana
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 33.3 per 100,000 — 7th lowest (Total: 354)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 06
> Days between first case (3/13/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/28/2020): 15
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/13/2020: 18.1% for 27 days
Schools are closed; visitation to nursing homes is banned; and a shelter-in-place order is in effect at least until April 24. Essential businesses are allowed to operate and must comply with physical distancing requirements. All other businesses are closed.
Nebraska
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 30.8 per 100,000 — 3rd lowest (Total: 594)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 15
> Days between first case (2/17/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date: No order issued as of April 9
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 2/17/2020: 8.2% for 52 days
Statewide physical distancing restrictions are in effect through April 30. Schools are closed and gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. Child care centers are open, but they have to follow the 10-person rule. Restaurants and bars must limit to 10 people, but they are strongly encouraged to move to drive-thru / takeout only through the end of April.
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Nevada
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 80.9 per 100,000 — 17th highest (Total: 2,456)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 82
> Days between first case (3/5/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/1/2020): 27
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/5/2020: 22.5% for 35 days
A stay-at-home directive, which also includes closure of nonessential businesses, gaming, and schools, is in effect through April 30. Nevadans must not leave their homes for nonessential activities. Nonessential businesses are closed, and bans on public gatherings of 10 or more people are in effect.
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New Hampshire
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 60.4 per 100,000 — 23rd highest (Total: 819)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 21
> Days between first case (3/2/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/27/2020): 25
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/2/2020: 19.3% for 38 days
Until May 4, residents must stay in their place of residence except for essential needs, but only provided that social distancing protocols are observed. All schools are closed. There is a temporary prohibition on scheduled gatherings of 10 or more attendees.
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New Jersey
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 572.8 per 100,000 — 2nd highest (Total: 51,027)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 1,700
> Days between first case (3/4/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/21/2020): 17
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/4/2020: 35.1% for 36 days
Schools and nonessential businesses, including casinos, are closed. A stay-at-home order is in effect until further notice. Child care centers are closed except for the children of essential workers. Restaurants and bars are closed except for takeout or delivery.
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New Mexico
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 47.2 per 100,000 — 20th lowest (Total: 989)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 17
> Days between first case (3/11/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/24/2020): 13
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/11/2020: 20.9% for 29 days
A stay at home order is in effect through April 30. Going outdoors is allowed if social distancing rules are followed. State parks will be closed at least until April 30. People traveling to the state must self-isolate. Schools are closed throughout the remainder of the school year.
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New York
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 818.4 per 100,000 — the highest (Total: 159,937)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 7,067
> Days between first case (3/1/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/22/2020): 21
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/1/2020: 36.0% for 39 days
Fines for breaking physical distancing measures were raised to $1,000. Residents must stay at home except to get essential services, and even then they must stay at least 6 feet apart. All nonessential businesses are closed. Schools are closed at least until April 29. Restaurants can only serve food or beverage for off-premises consumption until further notice.
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North Carolina
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 35.2 per 100,000 — 9th lowest (Total: 3,651)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 74
> Days between first case (3/3/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/30/2020): 27
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/3/2020: 24.8% for 37 days
A statewide stay-at-home order, which also prevents gatherings of more than 10 people, is in effect until at least April 29. The ban on dine-in service at restaurants and bars continues until April 24. Public schools through May 15.
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North Dakota
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 35.4 per 100,000 — 10th lowest (Total: 269)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 05
> Days between first case (3/11/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date: No order issued as of April 9
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/11/2020: 21.3% for 29 days
Visitation to long-term care facilities is suspended. No physical polling is allowed, only mail ballot. Only delivery and takeout services allowed until April 20. Nonessential businesses are closed. Access to state facilities is by appointment only.
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Ohio
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 47.2 per 100,000 — 19th lowest (Total: 5,512)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 213
> Days between first case (3/9/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/23/2020): 14
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/9/2020: 27.4% for 31 days
Everyone living in Ohio, with few exceptions, is ordered to stay at home. When outside, people must maintain a distance of at least 6 feet. People can leave their homes only for essential activities or if they are part of an essential business. Nonessential businesses and operations have ceased. Gatherings of more than 10 people are banned. Only essential travel is allowed.
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Oklahoma
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 42.7 per 100,000 — 18th lowest (Total: 1,684)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 80
> Days between first case (3/6/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date: No order issued as of April 9
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/6/2020: 24.4% for 34 days
A stay-at-home order is in effect. Exceptions are allowed for running essential errands like going to the grocery store or pharmacy. Nonessential businesses like hair salons and gyms are closed through the entire month of April.
Oregon
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 31.5 per 100,000 — 5th lowest (Total: 1,321)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 44
> Days between first case (2/28/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/23/2020): 24
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 2/28/2020: 19.2% for 41 days
A stay-at-home order is in effect. Gatherings of more than 25 people are banned. On-site consumption of food and drinks is banned through April 28. Colleges are closed though April 28. Nonessential social and recreational gatherings are allowed if people keep a distance of at least 6 feet. People violating the order are subject to penalties.
Pennsylvania
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 143.5 per 100,000 — 8th highest (Total: 18,379)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 344
> Days between first case (3/6/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/1/2020): 26
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/6/2020: 30.8% for 34 days
A stay-at-home order is in effect until April 30. The trout fishing season, however, is open as long as people follow social distancing guidelines. Only life-sustaining businesses may remain open.
Rhode Island
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 163.3 per 100,000 — 7th highest (Total: 1,727)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 43
> Days between first case (3/1/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/28/2020): 27
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/1/2020: 18.9% for 39 days
Quarantine restrictions on people returning to Rhode Island from other states and those returning by air are in place. All Rhode Island residents are required to stay at home unless they are traveling to work, for medical treatment, or obtaining necessities. Gatherings of more than 5 people are banned. All noncritical retail businesses are closed.
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South Carolina
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 54.9 per 100,000 — 25th lowest (Total: 2,792)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 67
> Days between first case (3/6/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/6/2020): 31
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/6/2020: 23.7% for 34 days
A stay-at-home order was issued April 7, and the order will last as long as the state is under a state of emergency. All public transportation drivers must to keep a distance of 6 feet from any passenger. Anyone out who is not performing essential duties is subject to a misdemeanor criminal charge, punishable by up to 30 days in jail.
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South Dakota
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 50.7 per 100,000 — 23rd lowest (Total: 447)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 07
> Days between first case (3/10/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date: No order issued as of April 9
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/10/2020: 16.2% for 30 days
There is no official statewide stay at home order. People are encouraged to stay at home and not gather in groups of 10 or more. Businesses should offer alternative services to comply with CDC guidance. People who are outside must be at least 6 feet apart from people not sharing their household. All businesses are encouraged to close in the interest of public safety.
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Tennessee
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 65.8 per 100,000 — 21st highest (Total: 4,456)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 95
> Days between first case (3/5/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/31/2020): 26
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/5/2020: 27.1% for 35 days
Residents are required to stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities. The order is in effect until April 14. Tennessee’s turkey hunting season proceeds as scheduled, and public lands controlled by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will remain open. Lakes and rivers will remain open to anglers and recreational boaters.
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Texas
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 39.6 per 100,000 — 13th lowest (Total: 11,372)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 228
> Days between first case (2/12/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/2/2020): 50
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 2/12/2020: 17.8% for 57 days
A stay-at-home order is in effect with exceptions for essential activities like going to the grocery store, pharmacy or bank, and for working at a business that provides an essential service. Hunting, fishing or exercising outside are still permitted, as long as social distancing measures are taken.
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Utah
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 62.6 per 100,000 — 22nd highest (Total: 1,980)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 13
> Days between first case (2/25/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date: No order issued as of April 9
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 2/25/2020: 18.8% for 44 days
No dine-in options at food service establishments are allowed until April 15. Diners and eateries can now allow customers inside to pick up orders — as long as they stay 6 feet away from each other. Some counties’ individual orders remain more restrictive than the state’s.
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Vermont
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 100.3 per 100,000 — 15th highest (Total: 628)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 23
> Days between first case (3/7/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/24/2020): 17
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/7/2020: 21.6% for 33 days
A stay-at-home order in effect until at least April 15, but it is expected to be extended. Residents can only leave their homes for essential reasons such as personal safety, groceries or medicine, curbside pick-up of goods, and a few others. Everyone has to work remotely when possible. Businesses and not-for-profit entities have suspended in-person operations.
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Virginia
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 47.5 per 100,000 — 21st lowest (Total: 4,042)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 109
> Days between first case (3/7/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/30/2020): 23
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/7/2020: 28.6% for 33 days
A stay-at-home order is in effect until June 10. It is unlawful to gather in groups of 10 or more people. Those violating the physical distancing rules can be charged with a misdemeanor, which carries the possibility of jail time up to 12 months and a fine of up to $2,500. Some brick-and-mortar retailers may continue to operate. Beaches are closed statewide except for fishing and exercise.
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Washington
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 127.5 per 100,000 — 10th highest (Total: 9,608)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 478
> Days between first case (1/21/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/23/2020): 62
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 1/21/2020: 12.3% for 79 days
A stay-at-home order is in effect until May 4. All gatherings for social, spiritual and recreational purposes are banned. Only essential businesses are allowed to remain open. People can still go on bike rides, garden, and walk the dogs as long as they follow physical distancing rules.
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West Virginia
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 29.0 per 100,000 — 2nd lowest (Total: 524)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 05
> Days between first case (3/17/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (43914): 7
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/17/2020: 31.3% for 23 days
Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days. State park campgrounds are closed. If people fail to comply, then may be fined up to $500 or imprisoned for up to a year. A stay-at-home order is in effect until further notice.
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Wisconsin
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 49.6 per 100,000 — 22nd lowest (Total: 2,885)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 116
> Days between first case (2/5/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/24/2020): 49
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 2/5/2020: 13.3% for 64 days
A stay-at-home order is in effect, with few exceptions. When outside, residents must at all times maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet from any other person. People may leave their homes only for essential activities and government functions. Public gatherings are banned, and schools and nonessential businesses are closed. All but essential travel is prohibited. Violation or obstruction of the order is punishable by up to 30 days imprisonment, or up to $250 fine, or both. The order is in effect at least until April 24.
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Wyoming
> Confirmed COVID-19 rate as of Apr. 9: 41.4 per 100,000 — 15th lowest (Total: 239)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of Apr. 9: 00
> Days between first case (3/11/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date: No order issued as of April 9
> Daily average growth rate since first COVID-19 case on 3/11/2020: 20.8% for 29 days
Child care centers are closed except for the children of essential workers. Drive-thru, delivery, and pickup only services are allowed. Schools, colleges, and trade schools are closed at least until May 1. Anyone returning to Wyoming from any other state or country must self-quarantine for 14 days.
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