Special Report
Every State's Rules for COVID-19 Social Distancing
April 10, 2020 7:35 pm
Last Updated: April 11, 2020 9:04 am
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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.
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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