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
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New Mexico
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 70.8 per 100,000 — 22nd lowest (total: 1,484)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 1.7 per 100,000 — 16th lowest (total: 36)
> Tests as of April 16: 15.9 per 1,000 — 7th highest (total: 33,394)
> Days between first case (3/11/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/24/2020): 13
> Population: 2,095,428
A stay-at-home order is in effect through April 30. Getting 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 through the remainder of the school year.
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New York
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 1093.9 per 100,000 — the highest (total: 213,779)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 59.3 per 100,000 — the highest (total: 11,586)
> Tests as of April 16: 26.9 per 1,000 — the highest (total: 526,012)
> Days between first case (3/1/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/22/2020): 21
> Population: 19,542,209
Maximum fines for breaking social distancing measures were raised to $1,000. Residents must stay at home, expect 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 May 15. Restaurants can only serve food or beverage for off-premises consumption until further notice.
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North Carolina
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 49.3 per 100,000 — 9th lowest (total: 5,123)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 1.1 per 100,000 — 8th lowest (total: 117)
> Tests as of April 16: 6.5 per 1,000 — 14th lowest (total: 67,827)
> Days between first case (3/3/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/303/2020): 27
> Population: 10,383,620
A statewide stay-at-home order in effect until at least April 29. The order also prevents gatherings of more than 10 people. A ban on dine-in service at restaurants and bars continues until April 24. Public schools are closed through May 15.
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North Dakota
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 48.0 per 100,000 — 7th lowest (total: 365)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 1.2 per 100,000 — 10th lowest (total: 09)
> Tests as of April 16: 14.9 per 1,000 — 9th highest (total: 11,317)
> Days between first case (3/11/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date: No statewide stay-at-home order as of April 16
> Population: 760,077
There was no statewide stay-at-home order as of April 16. Visitations to long-term care facilities are suspended. No physical polling is allowed; mail ballots allowed only. Only delivery and takeout services allowed until April 30. Nonessential businesses are closed. Access to state facilities is by appointment only.
Ohio
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 66.6 per 100,000 — 20th lowest (total: 7,791)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 3.1 per 100,000 — 21st highest (total: 361)
> Tests as of April 16: Not available to public
> Days between first case (3/9/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/23/2020): 14
> Population: 11,689,442
Everyone living in Ohio, with few exceptions, is ordered to stay at home at least until May 1. 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 are closed. Gatherings of more than 10 people are banned. Only essential travel is allowed. Playgrounds are closed, but parks are open. Child day care centers are open but are required to obtain and operate under a temporary pandemic license, with a maximum of six children allowed per room.
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