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
Oklahoma
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 15: 57.4 per 100,000 — 16th lowest (total: 2,263)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 15: 3.1 per 100,000 — 20th highest (total: 123)
> Tests as of April 16: 7.4 per 1,000 — 19th lowest (total: 29,098)
> Days between first case (3/6/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date: No statewide stay-at-home order as of April 16
> Population: 3,943,079
There is no statewide stay-at-home order, except for older people and those who have severe preexisting conditions. Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Norman have issued stay-at-home orders. Residents of these cities can go out for essential activities, like going to the grocery store or pharmacy. Nonessential businesses like hair salons and gyms are closed through the entire month of April.
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Oregon
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 39.7 per 100,000 — 4th lowest (total: 1,663)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 1.4 per 100,000 — 13th lowest (total: 58)
> Tests as of April 16: 8.0 per 1,000 — 23rd lowest (total: 33,351)
> Days between first case (2/28/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/23/2020): 24
> Population: 4,190,713
A stay-at-home order is in effect until further notice. 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. All pools, skate parks, outdoor courts, and playgrounds are closed.
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Pennsylvania
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 206.8 per 100,000 — 9th highest (total: 26,490)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 5.1 per 100,000 — 14th highest (total: 647)
> Tests as of April 16: 10.7 per 1,000 — 18th highest (total: 137,584)
> Days between first case (3/6/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/1/2020): 26
> Population: 12,807,060
A stay-at-home order in effect until April 30. Trout fishing season, however, is open as long as people follow social distancing guidelines. Only life-sustaining businesses may remain open. Outdoor exercise is allowed as long as people maintain a 6-foot distance from one another.
Rhode Island
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 14: 307.5 per 100,000 — 6th highest (total: 3,251)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 14: 7.6 per 100,000 — 7th highest (total: 80)
> Tests as of April 16: 22.6 per 1,000 — 3rd highest (total: 23,926)
> Days between first case (3/1/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (3/28/2020): 27
> Population: 1,057,315
The stay-at-home order was extended until May 8. Quarantine restrictions are in place on people returning to Rhode Island from other states by land or air. All Rhode Island residents are required to stay at home unless traveling to work, for medical treatment, or to obtain necessities. Gatherings of more than five people are banned. All non-critical retail businesses are closed.
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South Carolina
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of April 16: 71.9 per 100,000 — 23rd lowest (total: 3,656)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of April 16: 2.1 per 100,000 — 20th lowest (total: 107)
> Tests as of April 16: 6.8 per 1,000 — 15th lowest (total: 34,733)
> Days between first case (3/6/2020) and statewide stay-at-home effective date (4/7/2020): 33
> Population: 5,084,127
A stay-at-home order will remain as long as the state is under a state of emergency. People can leave for obtaining necessary supplies and services, attending religious services, or for exercising. All public transportation drivers are to keep a distance of 6 feet from any passenger. Anyone out and not performing essential duties is subject to a misdemeanor criminal charge, punishable by up to 30 days in jail.
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