Every State’s Rules for Staying at Home and Social Distancing

Colorado’s stay-at-home order expired on April 26, and its less restrictive safer-at-home order expired on May 27. Under current orders, restaurants can operate at 50% capacity or with 50 customers — whichever is less — but bars remain closed.

Retailers in the state were allowed to reopen on May 1, and nonessential office work resumed on May 4. State park campsites have been open since May 12. Grocery stores, firearm stores, marijuana dispensaries, and gas stations are all open.

The stay-at-home order expired in Connecticut on May 20, allowing grocery stores and offices to operate at half capacity. Hair salons and barbershops will remain closed in the state until June 1. Starting on June 20, establishments like gyms, hotels, restaurants will be allowed to reopen, and gatherings of more than five people will be allowed. Summer camps and summer schools will remain closed until July 6. When distances of 6 feet between people in public is not possible, face masks are required.

The stay-at-home order has been extended until May 31. When out, people must maintain at least a 6-foot distance from each other, and those over the age of 12 must wear a face mask. Travelers from outside the state have to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Though the stay-at-home order remains in place, starting May 20, retail establishments, including clothing and shoe stores, were allowed to operate by appointment. On May 22, beaches and pools were allowed to reopen. Restaurants and bars can now apply to their local municipal or county jurisdiction to expand outdoor seating, effective June 1. Indoor services are limited to 30% capacity.

Since Florida’s stay-at-home order expired on May 4, retailers and restaurants have reopened, operating at 25% capacity. Social distancing is voluntary in churches, and lodging businesses can operate at 50% capacity. Businesses in the Keys remain closed to visitors until June. Though parks, marinas, and golf courses have reopened, gatherings of more than 10 people are not permitted and face masks are usually required. Boats must remain 50 feet apart.

Though the shelter-in-place order expired on April 30, older state residents and other at-risk individuals remain under shelter-in-place orders until June 12. Additionally, all Georgians are encouraged to remain home whenever possible and to maintain a distance of at least 6 feet in public.

Some businesses, including gyms and hair salons are allowed to reopen. Places of entertainment such as bowling alleys, theaters, restaurants, and private social clubs are allowed to open as well. Bars, nightclubs, amusement parks, public swimming pools, and live performance venues are to remain closed until May 31. Restaurants can allow 10 customers per 500 square feet of space and accommodate tables with a maximum of 10 people.