Special Report
Every State's Rules for Staying At Home and Social Distancing
April 20, 2020 1:19 pm
Last Updated: April 23, 2020 3:02 pm
Montana
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 38.0 per 100,000 — 3rd lowest (total: 404)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 0.7 per 100,000 — 4th lowest (total: 07)
> Tests as of April 16: 9.0 per 1,000 — 23rd highest (total: 9,583)
> Days between first case (3/13/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/28/2020): 15
> Population: 1,062,305
Schools are closed, visitations to nursing homes are 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 social distancing requirements, but all other businesses are closed. Public parks and public lands remain open. Banks, gas stations, laundromats and veterinary services are also open.
Nebraska
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 49.3 per 100,000 — 10th lowest (total: 952)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 1.1 per 100,000 — 7th lowest (total: 21)
> Tests as of April 16: 6.4 per 1,000 — 12th lowest (total: 12,324)
> Days between first case (2/17/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date: No statewide stay-at-home orders as of April 16
> Population: 1,929,268
Statewide social 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 guidance. 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 cases as of April 15: 105.8 per 100,000 — 19th highest (total: 3,211)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 15: 4.3 per 100,000 — 17th highest (total: 131)
> Tests as of April 16: 8.1 per 1,000 — 24th lowest (total: 24,444)
> Days between first case (3/5/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/1/2020): 27
> Population: 3,034,392
The stay-at-home directive, which also institutes 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. Outdoor exercise is allowed as long as people maintain 6-foot physical distancing.
New Hampshire
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 84.0 per 100,000 — 23rd highest (total: 1,139)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 2.4 per 100,000 — 24th lowest (total: 32)
> Tests as of April 16: 8.1 per 1,000 — 25th lowest (total: 11,027)
> Days between first case (3/2/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/27/2020): 25
> Population: 1,356,458
Until May 4, residents must stay at home or 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. All state beaches along the Seacoast are closed.
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New Jersey
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 797.3 per 100,000 — 2nd highest (total: 71,030)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 35.4 per 100,000 — 2nd highest (total: 3,156)
> Tests as of April 16: 14.8 per 1,000 — 10th highest (total: 131,976)
> Days between first case (3/4/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/21/2020): 17
> Population: 8,908,520
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. Grocery stores, medical marijuana dispensaries, gas stations, and convenience stores are among the retail businesses that can stay open. State and county parks are closed.
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