Special Report
Every State’s Rules for Staying at Home and Social Distancing
May 29, 2020 6:18 pm
Last Updated: June 8, 2020 9:44 am
Virginia
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 27: 449 per 100,000 people — 17th highest (total: 38,276)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of May 27: 14 per 100,000 people — 22nd highest (total: 1,202)
> Tests as of May 27: 3,229 per 100,000 people — 9th lowest (total: 275,074)
> Date of first confirmed case: 3/7/2020
> Est. peak date: 4/14/2020 (est. 3,997 active infections)
> Population: 8,517,685
A stay-at-home order is in effect until June 10. All counties were allowed to begin reopening as of May 28, though Gov. Ralph Northam said the state would not move into phase 2 until June 5 at the earliest. It’s unlawful to gather in groups of 10 or more people. Retailers and personal care businesses may reopen at 50% capacity as long as they adhere to CDC guidelines. Restaurants can open for outdoor dining, and outdoor fitness classes will be allowed to resume.
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Washington
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 27: 268 per 100,000 people — 21st lowest (total: 20,181)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of May 27: 14 per 100,000 people — 21st highest (total: 1,078)
> Tests as of May 27: 4,416 per 100,000 people — 21st highest (total: 332,791)
> Date of first confirmed case: 1/21/2020
> Est. peak date: 3/20/2020 (est. 3,259 active infections)
> Population: 7,535,591
A stay-at-home, stay healthy order is in effect until May 31. Since May 15, more retail businesses have been allowed to open for curbside pickup. People can still go on bike rides, garden, and walk their dogs as long as they follow social distancing rules. Sports courts and playgrounds are closed. Of Washington’s 39 counties, 26 are in phase 2 of reopening, in which restaurants, salons, and stores can open in a limited capacity. The other 13 counties are in phase 1.
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West Virginia
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 27: 103 per 100,000 people — 5th lowest (total: 1,851)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of May 27: 4 per 100,000 people — 8th lowest (total: 74)
> Tests as of May 27: 4,954 per 100,000 people — 14th highest (total: 89,460)
> Date of first confirmed case: 3/17/2020
> Est. peak date: 4/2/2020 (est. 251 active infections)
> Population: 1,805,832
The stay-at-home order expired on May 3. A safer-at-home order is now in effect. Residents are encouraged but not required to stay inside. The primary elections were moved from May 12 to June 9. As of May 26, West Virginia was in its fifth week of its reopening plan, allowing state park cabins, museums, and zoos to reopen. Bars are also allowed to serve at 50% capacity.
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Wisconsin
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 27: 283 per 100,000 people — 23rd lowest (total: 16,462)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of May 27: 9 per 100,000 people — 22nd lowest (total: 539)
> Tests as of May 27: 3,906 per 100,000 people — 20th lowest (total: 227,067)
> Date of first confirmed case: 2/5/2020
> Est. peak date: 3/27/2020 (est. 1,287 active infections)
> Population: 5,813,568
A stay-at-home order was supposed to be in effect until May 26, but the state’s Supreme Court struck it down on May 13. All restrictions were then lifted. Some districts have imposed their own stay-at-home orders, though most have lapsed throughout May.
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Wyoming
> Confirmed COVID-19 cases as of May 27: 149 per 100,000 people — 6th lowest (total: 860)
> COVID-19 related deaths as of May 27: 2 per 100,000 people — 4th lowest (total: 14)
> Tests as of May 27: 3,749 per 100,000 people — 18th lowest (total: 21,659)
> Date of first confirmed case: 3/11/2020
> Est. peak date: 4/5/2020 (est. 114 active infections)
> Population: 577,737
The state never issued a statewide stay-at-home order. Gyms, barbershops, hair salons, other personal care services, and elective surgeries have resumed on May 1 with limits on the number of customers in the facility. Gatherings of up to 25 people are now allowed. Restaurants can start offering indoor and outdoor dining. Movie theaters and performance venues can reopen with no more than 25 people. Gyms can reopen locker rooms, offer personal training, as well as group classes for up to 20 participants. Child care facilities can allow up to 25 people in a classroom.
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