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

The shelter-in-place order expired April 26. A phased reopening started on April 27. Churches resumed Sunday services, and retailers reopened with social distancing guidelines in place. Restaurants and bars were allowed to reopen in some form beginning May 4. Schools had the option to reopen starting May 7. The travel quarantine requirement remains in effect, and people arriving from another state or country for non work-related purposes must quarantine for 14 days. Health clubs, theaters, and museums can reopen after May 15. Gatherings of more than 10 people are discouraged. Phase 2 of reopening will begin on June 1, when gatherings will be limited to a maximum of 50 people. Also on June 1, the number of people allowed at restaurants, bars, pools and gyms will be lifted to 75% capacity.

The state never issued a stay-at-home order. Places of worship no longer have a 10-person limit, but families must physically distance themselves from one another. Restaurants can open in certain regions and at 50% capacity. All dining parties are restricted to no more than six people. Child care facilities can now open and have up to 15 children per room. Hair salons, nail salons, tattoo parlors, and massage therapists may reopen but can’t allow more than 10 people in, and everyone, including patrons, must wear masks. Nebraska is permitting youth baseball and softball teams to practice starting June 1, and games may be played on June 18.

The stay-at-home order expired on May 15, but some restrictions had already been lifted even before. The state began phase 2 of reopening on May 29, allowing salons and tattoo parlors to open. Pools, museums, zoos, malls, bowling alleys, movie theaters, and more were also allowed to reopen with reduced capacity. Nevada’s lifeblood, the gaming industry, is set to restart June 4.

An amended stay-at-home order is in effect until May 31. People can go out but must maintain at least 6 feet distance, use proper hand hygiene, and wear a mask whenever possible. Elective medical procedures have resumed. Services like salons, massage therapy centers, and tattoo shops can reopen beginning in June.

New Jersey’s stay-at-home order is in effect through June 5. The state is still in stage 1 of the reopening process. Under current rules, public parks have reopened, as well as beaches and curbside retail. In the next phase, certain restrictions on retail, restaurants, museums, and libraries will be lifted. Still, operations will be on a significantly limited basis. Though a specific date has not been provided, Gov. Phil Murphy has indicated that stage 2 could begin soon.