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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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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