Governors across the nation have eased harsh restrictions related to the #CCPVirus or are planning to start soon.
Here’s the current #Lockdown situation with each state and #WashingtonDC. (Thread👇) theepochtimes.com/reopening-upda…
Here’s the current #Lockdown situation with each state and #WashingtonDC. (Thread👇) theepochtimes.com/reopening-upda…
Alabama | Reopening started April 30 as @GovernorKayIvey loosened her #StayAtHome.
“As of this week, we no longer believe our hospitals will see an overwhelming amount of ICU patients who need ventilators, as we once believed, and that is sure good news.”
“As of this week, we no longer believe our hospitals will see an overwhelming amount of ICU patients who need ventilators, as we once believed, and that is sure good news.”
Alaska | @GovDunleavy allowed some sectors of the #Economy to begin reopening on April 24.
“Alaskans must be able to visit their doctors, pay rent, and buy food for their families.”
“Alaskans must be able to visit their doctors, pay rent, and buy food for their families.”
Arizona | A partial reopening started on May 4 under Gov. @DougDucey’s altered #StayAtHome order.
“As we breathe life back into our businesses, we want to make sure we’re taking common sense precautions to keep employees and customers safe.”
“As we breathe life back into our businesses, we want to make sure we’re taking common sense precautions to keep employees and customers safe.”
Arkansas | Gyms, fitness centers, and athletic facilities were allowed to reopen on May 4, while barbershops, salons, tattoo parlors, and spas can reopen on May 6, said Gov. @AsaHutchinson.
Large outdoor venues were also allowed to reopen.
Large outdoor venues were also allowed to reopen.
California | Gov. @GavinNewsom said May 4 that some retailers and businesses in the hospitality sector can reopen by the end of this week if they are lower-risk.
“With modifications, we will allow retail to start operating across the spectrum.”
“With modifications, we will allow retail to start operating across the spectrum.”
Colorado | Office work resumed at 50% capacity on May 4 after Gov. @JaredPolis loosened his #StayAtHome order.
“I want to reiterate, the Safer-at-Home phase is not going back to life as normal. It’s not a major adjustment from where we have been.”
“I want to reiterate, the Safer-at-Home phase is not going back to life as normal. It’s not a major adjustment from where we have been.”
Connecticut | @GovNedLamont said April 30 that businesses cannot reopen until May 20. His 4-stage reopening plan includes letting restaurants and bars open their outdoor areas. Museums, zoos, offices, and retailers can also open.
His extended #StayAtHome order runs until May 20.
His extended #StayAtHome order runs until May 20.
Delaware | Gov. @JohnCarneyDE said May 3 that the state hasn’t seen a sustained decline of new #COVIDー19 cases.
“We’re not there yet, but we are getting there,” Carney said at a press briefing.
“We’re not there yet, but we are getting there,” Carney said at a press briefing.
Washington DC | Phase one of reopening could start this month, @MayorBowser said in recent days, but she has resisted committing to a start date.
Bowser’s current #StayAtHome order is slated to expire on May 15 but could be extended.
Bowser’s current #StayAtHome order is slated to expire on May 15 but could be extended.
Florida | A number of businesses reopened on May 4 under phase one of @GovRonDeSantis’s reopening plan.
The counties hardest hit by the #Pandemic are excluded for the time being, #DeSantis said during a press conference.
The counties hardest hit by the #Pandemic are excluded for the time being, #DeSantis said during a press conference.
Georgia | A slew of businesses began reopening on April 24, including restaurants, movie theaters, and bowling alleys as @GovKemp became one of the first governors in the nation to significantly relax a #StayAtHome order.
Hawaii | @GovHawaii David Ige said May 4 he plans to let some businesses reopen soon.
“We are looking at low-contact retail that can execute transactions, minimizing contact between employees and customers.”
“We are looking at low-contact retail that can execute transactions, minimizing contact between employees and customers.”
Idaho | Nearly all businesses were allowed to reopen on May 1 after @GovernorLittle’s #StayAtHome order expired.
90% of businesses were allowed to reopen if owners wanted, according to Little’s office.
90% of businesses were allowed to reopen if owners wanted, according to Little’s office.
Illinois | Gov. @JBPritzker on May 4 said he’ll release his phased reopening plan soon.
@GovPritzker last month extended his #StayAtHome order through the end of May.
@GovPritzker last month extended his #StayAtHome order through the end of May.
Indiana | Phase two of @GovHolcomb’s reopening plan started on May 4, except for counties with large numbers of #COVIDー19 cases.
Holcomb allowed his #StayAtHome order to expire on May 1.
Holcomb allowed his #StayAtHome order to expire on May 1.
Iowa | Restaurants, fitness centers, and retailers in most counties were allowed to reopen at 50% capacity on May 1.
“The reality is that we can’t stop the virus. It will remain in our communities until a vaccine is available. We must learn to live with that.”
“The reality is that we can’t stop the virus. It will remain in our communities until a vaccine is available. We must learn to live with that.”
Kansas | Many businesses were allowed to resume operations on May 4. @GovLauraKelly announced the reopening last week.
Any businesses that can maintain at least 6 feet of distance between customers and adhere to certain other guidelines could reopen, Kelly said.
Any businesses that can maintain at least 6 feet of distance between customers and adhere to certain other guidelines could reopen, Kelly said.
Kentucky | An expanded reopening will take place on May 11, according to @GovAndyBeshear.
Office work can restart at 50% capacity. Retailers can reopen and in-person church services can restart on May 20. Barbers and salons can reopen five days later.
Office work can restart at 50% capacity. Retailers can reopen and in-person church services can restart on May 20. Barbers and salons can reopen five days later.
Louisiana | @LouisianaGov John Bel Edwards said the first phase of reopening will likely start on May 16.
The state launched a website giving guidance on how to reopen safely. “I know that many businesses have been eager to know what their requirements will be going forward.”
The state launched a website giving guidance on how to reopen safely. “I know that many businesses have been eager to know what their requirements will be going forward.”
Maine | Businesses began reopening on May 1, while phase two of reopening isn’t scheduled until June 1.
Gov. @JanetMillsforME extended her #StayAtHome order to May 31.
Gov. @JanetMillsforME extended her #StayAtHome order to May 31.
Maryland | @GovLarryHogan said on May 3 he hopes to start reopening later this month.
“Nothing matters to me more than getting our economy back on track, but we want to make sure we do so in a safe way,” he said during a televised interview.
“Nothing matters to me more than getting our economy back on track, but we want to make sure we do so in a safe way,” he said during a televised interview.
Massachusetts | Gov. @CharlieBakerMA extended his #StayAtHome order on April 28 to May 18.
“I know pushing these dates back a couple weeks is probably not what people want to hear… I know we’ll get there soon, but we have to be smart in how we do it.”
“I know pushing these dates back a couple weeks is probably not what people want to hear… I know we’ll get there soon, but we have to be smart in how we do it.”
Michigan | @GovWhitmer extended her #StayAtHome order through May 15, but the altered order will let construction workers return to work on May 7.
“We must continue to stay home until at least May 15. We will only loosen when public health and data say it’s safe to do so.”
“We must continue to stay home until at least May 15. We will only loosen when public health and data say it’s safe to do so.”
Minnesota | Retailers reopened for curbside pickup on May 4 under @GovTimWalz’s altered #StayAtHome order, which was extended until May 18.
Up to 30,000 people will be put back to work at stores, according to Walz’s office.
Up to 30,000 people will be put back to work at stores, according to Walz’s office.
Mississippi | Restaurants will be allowed to welcome customers inside on May 7, Gov. @TateReeves said.
Reeves let retailers reopen last month but had delayed the second phase of reopening after a spike in #CCPVirus cases and #COVIDー19 linked deaths.
Reeves let retailers reopen last month but had delayed the second phase of reopening after a spike in #CCPVirus cases and #COVIDー19 linked deaths.
Missouri | One of the widest reopenings in the country took place on May 4 as every business in the state was allowed to reopen as long as people abided by #SocialDistancing requirements, @GovParsonMO said.
“We are successfully flattening the curve,” Parson said.
“We are successfully flattening the curve,” Parson said.
Montana | Restaurants and bars could welcome customers back inside on May 4, another phase of reopening allowed by @GovernorBullock.
Bullock let retailers and houses of worship reopen last month.
Bullock let retailers and houses of worship reopen last month.
Nebraska | Restaurants in some areas restarted dine-in service on May 4. Like most states, occupancy will be limited to 50%.
“Just because we are able to relax some measures, does not mean life returns to normal,” said @GovRicketts.
“Just because we are able to relax some measures, does not mean life returns to normal,” said @GovRicketts.
Nevada | @GovSisolak extended his #StayAtHome order through May 15 but altered restrictions to let retailers start conducting business via curbside pickup and delivery.
The downward trajectory of new #COVIDー19 cases wasn’t sharp enough, Sisolak said in explaining the extension.
The downward trajectory of new #COVIDー19 cases wasn’t sharp enough, Sisolak said in explaining the extension.
New Hampshire | @GovChrisSununu’s #StayAtHome order expired on May 4; medical businesses were allowed to resume elective procedures.
Retailers, hair salons, golf courses, and barbershops can reopen on May 11, Sununu announced last week.
Retailers, hair salons, golf courses, and barbershops can reopen on May 11, Sununu announced last week.
New Jersey | @GovMurphy said on May 3 that he won’t commit to reopening by #MemorialDay.
“I think it’s too early to tell,” he said during a televised interview.
“I think it’s too early to tell,” he said during a televised interview.
New Mexico | Retailers joined restaurants in being allowed to be open for curbside pickup and delivery under @GovMLG’s altered #StayAtHome order.
If things go well, she plans to let restaurants, gyms, salons, and other establishments begin to reopen as soon as the middle of May.
If things go well, she plans to let restaurants, gyms, salons, and other establishments begin to reopen as soon as the middle of May.
New York | @NYGovCuomo on May 4 unveiled a 4-phase reopening plan that would first have #Construction, #Manufacturing, and parts of the #SupplyChain that deal in wholesale resume operations.
“Re-opening is not going to happen statewide all at once.”
“Re-opening is not going to happen statewide all at once.”
North Carolina | Gov. @RoyCooperNC extended his #ShelterInPlace mandate through May 8. He plans to let retailers welcome a limited number of customers that week.
Cooper said more details will be announced by May 6.
Cooper said more details will be announced by May 6.
North Dakota | Restaurants, gyms, and personal care businesses were allowed to reopen on May 1.
Restaurants must limit occupancy to 50% of normal capacity, allow 6 feet of spacing between groups, and limit 10 people per table, according to guidance from the state government.
Restaurants must limit occupancy to 50% of normal capacity, allow 6 feet of spacing between groups, and limit 10 people per table, according to guidance from the state government.
Ohio | #Manufacturing, #Construction, and #Distribution businesses were allowed to reopen on May 4, along with some office work, under an altered #StayAtHome mandate from @GovMikeDeWine.
The order was extended through May 29 after previously being set to expire on May 1.
The order was extended through May 29 after previously being set to expire on May 1.
Oklahoma | Barbershops and other personal care businesses started reopening in late April, serving customers by appointment.
Restaurants, malls, and other stores began reopening on May 1.
Restaurants, malls, and other stores began reopening on May 1.
Oregon | Gov. @KateBrownForOR said May 1 that some counties can begin reopening as soon as May 15.
Counties must meet criteria including having a #ContactTracing program in place and a declining number of #COVIDー19 cases if they have more than 5 cases in total.
Counties must meet criteria including having a #ContactTracing program in place and a declining number of #COVIDー19 cases if they have more than 5 cases in total.
Pennsylvania | Gov. @TomWolfPA said 24 counties can reopen starting May 8, nearly 2 months after he issued a #StayAtHome order.
The counties all moved from the red phase to the yellow phase outlined in Wolf’s reopening plan.
The counties all moved from the red phase to the yellow phase outlined in Wolf’s reopening plan.
Rhode Island | @GovRaimondo said May 4 she hopes to start to lift her #Quarantine on May 9.
Phase one of reopening will also see a number of businesses and some social activity resume with some limitations remaining in place, such as a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people.
Phase one of reopening will also see a number of businesses and some social activity resume with some limitations remaining in place, such as a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people.
South Carolina | Restaurants could provide outdoor service on top of the takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery services they were already providing as of May 4 as Gov. @henrymcmaster lifted his #StayAtHome order.
Some businesses began reopening on April 20.
Some businesses began reopening on April 20.
South Dakota | Any business that wanted to could reopen, @GovKristiNoem announced in late April.
The state issued guidance on occupancy limits and employee screenings.
#Schools were allowed to host small groups of #Students to “check in” before the end of the school year.
The state issued guidance on occupancy limits and employee screenings.
#Schools were allowed to host small groups of #Students to “check in” before the end of the school year.
Tennessee | The vast majority of businesses were allowed to reopen on May 1 as @GovBillLee let his #StayAtHome order expire.
“The most important thing to me is that people can get back to work and businesses can begin to reopen,” Lee told reporters last week.
“The most important thing to me is that people can get back to work and businesses can begin to reopen,” Lee told reporters last week.
Texas | Restaurants, malls, movie theaters, and retailers started serving customers inside their buildings on May 1.
“We will put measures in place that will help businesses open while also containing the virus and keeping Texas safe,” said @GovAbbott.
“We will put measures in place that will help businesses open while also containing the virus and keeping Texas safe,” said @GovAbbott.
Utah | Restaurants started serving customers inside stores on May 1. Gyms, salons, and some other establishments were also allowed to reopen.
@GovHerbert also loosened restrictions to allow gatherings of up to 20 people.
@GovHerbert also loosened restrictions to allow gatherings of up to 20 people.
Vermont | #Construction, #Distribution, and #Transportation companies with fewer than 10 people were allowed to resume operations on May 4.
The expanded reopening came after @GovPhilScott let “low-contact” businesses reopen last month if they had no more than 2 staff members.
The expanded reopening came after @GovPhilScott let “low-contact” businesses reopen last month if they had no more than 2 staff members.
Virginia | @GovernorVA Ralph Northam on May 4 extended his #StayAtHome order through May 14, but said he hopes to enter phase one of his reopening plan on May 15.
Phase one will last up to 4 weeks or even longer, according to state officials.
Phase one will last up to 4 weeks or even longer, according to state officials.
Washington | @GovInslee said May 4 that some businesses can reopen as early as this week.
Smaller counties can apply for a variance from Inslee’s #StayAtHome order, which he extended through May 31. If granted by the state, businesses in those counties can start to reopen.
Smaller counties can apply for a variance from Inslee’s #StayAtHome order, which he extended through May 31. If granted by the state, businesses in those counties can start to reopen.
West Virginia | Restaurants started offering outdoor dining service on May 4, part of a 6-week reopening process outlined by Gov. @JimJusticeWV.
#SmallBusinesses with fewer than 10 employees were authorized to reopen.
#SmallBusinesses with fewer than 10 employees were authorized to reopen.
Wisconsin | @GovEvers on May 4 met with state lawmakers to discuss a possible regional reopening of the state.
Evers has said he won’t relax most restrictions until #Wisconsin sees a downward trajectory of #COVIDー19.
Evers has said he won’t relax most restrictions until #Wisconsin sees a downward trajectory of #COVIDー19.
Wyoming | Gyms, barbershops, salons, and tattoo parlors started reopening on May 1 under #PublicHealth orders from @GovernorGordon.
“These new orders start our process of getting this part of Wyoming’s economy up and running again.”
“These new orders start our process of getting this part of Wyoming’s economy up and running again.”
The #CCPVirus emerged from mainland #China last year. Over one million people have been infected in the United States
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