Alabama |
Safer-at-Home Order expires on January 22, 2021 at 5 p.m.
Under the Safer-at-Home Order, businesses are no longer required to
limit the number of customers inside of their establishments. Under
the Order and effective November 8:
- Entertainment venues such as bowling alleys, arcades, concert
venues, theaters, auditoriums, tourist attractions, racetracks and
casinos may operate but are subject to social distancing, facial
coverings and sanitation guidelines. (Entertainment venue does not
include night clubs.)
- Athletic facilities such as fitness centers and commercial
gyms, spas and yoga, barre and spin facilities may
operate but are subject to social distancing, facial coverings and
sanitation rules and guidelines.
- Restaurants, bars and breweries may operate but are subject to
additional sanitation rules and guidelines
- Close-contact service providers such as barber shops, hair
salons, waxing salons, threading salons, nail salons and spas, body
art facilities, tattoo services and massage therapy
establishments and services may operate but are subject to subject
to social distancing, facial coverings and sanitation rules and
guidelines
- All retailers may operate but are subject to social distancing,
facial coverings and sanitation rules and guidelines
Read more:
https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2020/12/Safer-at-Home-Order-Final-12.9.2020.pdf |
Alaska |
In Alaska:
- All businesses, libraries, museums, recreational activities and
sport activities can operate at full capacity.
Gov. Dunleavy gave a press conference November 11 where he urged
all business to operate remotely, if possible, and send their
employees home.
Read more:
https://gov.alaska.gov/newsroom/2020/11/11/governor-mike-dunleavy-addresses-alaskans-over-rapid-spread-of-covid-19/
Read more: https://covid19.alaska.gov/reopen/ |
Arizona |
On June 29, Gov. Ducey issued Order 2020-43 “Pausing of
Arizona's Reopening.” This paused the reopening of
several specific industries with operations that are considered by
public health to have a high-risk of spreading COVID-19,
specifically gyms and fitness centers, bars and nightclubs,
waterparks and tubing and movie theaters.
On August 10, Gov. Ducey's office released guidelines for
gyms, theaters, water parks, tubing, bars and nightclubs to reopen
if they follow guidelines using a red, yellow and green benchmark
system. The guidelines will be determined on a county-by-county
basis.
Under Green (minimal)
Indicates evidence of isolated cases or limited community
transmission
- Gyms, bars and clubs (including standalone bars and clubs),
movie theaters, water parks and tubing may operate at 50%
capacity
Under Yellow (moderate)
Indicates sustained transmission with high likelihood or
confirmed exposure within communal settings and potential for rapid
increase in cases
- Gyms may operate at 25% capacity
- Movie theaters, water parks and tubing may operate at 50%
capacity
- Bars and clubs that serves food can operate at 50% only if
converted to restaurant service
- Standalone bars and clubs must close
Under Red (substantial)
Indicates large scale, controlled community
transmission
- Gyms, bars and clubs (including standalone bars and clubs),
movie theaters, water parks and tubing must close.
Read more: Executive Order 2020-43 Pausing of Arizona's
Reopening.pdf
Read more:
https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/index.php#novel-coronavirus-faqs |
Arkansas |
All businesses may operate, although the following business are
subject to industry-specific health and safety guidelines or other
capacity restrictions:
- Gyms and fitness centers
- Personal services, such as barber shops and salons
- Restaurants may resume dine-in service at 66% capacity under
guidelines that require daily health screening of staff, use of
face masks and gloves and strict social distancing
- Standalone bars and pubs may and operate at 66% of total
seating capacity
On November 19, 2020, the Arkansas Health Department issued a
directive that Arkansas businesses that are licensed to sell and
allow consumption of alcohol on their premises must close by 11
p.m. The directive remains in effect through January 3, 2021.
Read more:
https://governor.arkansas.gov/11-pm-closing-for-businesses-licensed-to-sell
Read more:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/directive_bars_phase_II.pdf
Read more:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/Directive_for_Large_Indoor_Venues
Read more:
https://governor.arkansas.gov/gyms-fitness-centers
Read more:
https://governor.arkansas.gov/personal services reopen
Read more: https://arkansasready.com/resources/restaurants/
Read more:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/elective_surgery.pdf |
California |
Each county in California is assigned to a four-tier system,
governing how businesses are allowed to reopen. In order to advance
to the next less-restrictive tier, each county will need to meet an
equity metric or demonstrate targeted investments to eliminate
disparities in levels of COVID-19 transmission, depending on its
size.
Tier 1, widespread transmission: Most nonessential
businesses must be closed.
- Hair salons: open indoors with modifications
- Retail and Malls: open indoors at 25% capacity
- Nail salons: open indoors with modifications
- Personal care services (body waxing, etc.): open indoor with
modifications
- Museums, zoos and aquariums: outdoor only
- Places of worship: outdoor only
- Movie theaters: outdoor only
- Gyms: outdoor only
- Restaurants: outdoor only
- Bars and breweries: closed
- Family entertainment centers: outdoor only, like mini golf,
batting cages and go-kart racing
- Non-essential offices: remote work only
- Professional sports: no live audiences
- Schools: must stay closed
- Theme parks: must stay closed
Tier 2, substantial transmission:
- Hair salons: open indoors with modifications
- Retail and Malls: open indoors at 50% capacity
- Nail salons: open indoors with modifications
- Personal care services (body waxing, etc.): open indoor with
modifications
- Museums, zoos and aquariums: open indoors at 25% capacity
- Places of worship: open indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people,
whichever is fewer
- Movie theaters: open indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people,
whichever is fewer
- Gyms: open indoors at 10% capacity
- Restaurants: open indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people,
whichever is fewer
- Bars and breweries: closed
- Family entertainment centers: outdoor only, like mini golf,
batting cages and go-kart racing
- Non-essential offices: remote work only
- Professional sports: no live audiences
- Schools: can reopen for in-person instruction after two weeks
out of tier 1
- Theme parks: must stay closed
Tier 3, moderate transmission:
- Hair salons: open indoors with modifications
- Retail and Malls: open indoors with modifications
- Nail salons: open indoors with modifications
- Personal care services (body waxing, etc.): open indoor with
modifications
- Museums, zoos and aquariums: open indoors at 50% capacity
- Places of worship: open indoors at 50% capacity or 200 people,
whichever is fewer
- Movie theaters: open indoors at 50% capacity or 100 people,
whichever is fewer
- Gyms: open indoors at 25% capacity and can open indoor
pools
- Restaurants: open indoors at 50% capacity or 200 people,
whichever is fewer
- Bars and breweries: outdoor only
- Family entertainment centers: open indoors at 25% capacity for
naturally distanced activities like bowling and rock climbing
walls
- Non-essential offices: encourage telework but can reopen
in-person work spaces
- Professional sports: outdoor stadiums can have audiences up to
20% capacity
- Schools: can reopen for in-person instruction after two weeks
out of the purple tier
- Theme parks: smaller parks can open outdoor attractions to
in-county visitors at 25% capacity or 500 people, whichever is
fewer
Tier 4, minimal transmission:
- Hair salons: open indoors with modifications
- Retail and Malls: open indoors with modifications
- Nail salons: open indoors with modifications
- Personal care services (body waxing, etc.): open indoor with
modifications
- Museums, zoos and aquariums: open indoors with
modifications
- Places of worship: open indoors at 50% capacity
- Movie theaters: open indoors at 50% capacity or 100 people,
whichever is fewer
- Gyms: open indoors at 50% capacity, plus saunas, spas, steam
rooms and indoor pools can open
- Restaurants: open indoors at 50% capacity
- Bars and breweries: open indoors at 50% capacity
- Family entertainment centers: open indoors at 50% capacity
including arcades, ice skating, roller skating, and indoor
playgrounds
- Non-essential offices: encourage telework but can reopen
in-person work spaces
- Professional sports: outdoor stadiums can have audiences up to
25% capacity
- Schools: can reopen for in-person instruction after two weeks
out of the purple tier
- Theme parks: larger parks can open at 25% capacity
On December 3, Gov. Newsom announced a Regional Stay Home Order,
effective December 5 in regions with less than 15% ICU
availability. It prohibits private gatherings of any size and
closes sector operations except for critical infrastructure and
retail.
The Order will remain in effect for at least 3 weeks and, after
that period, will be lifted when a region's projected ICU
capacity meets or exceeds 15%. This will be assessed on a weekly
basis after the initial 3-week period.
Read more:
https://www.gov.ca.gov/Regional
Stay-at-Home-Order-ICU-Scenario.pdf
Read more:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Tier
Breakdown/Dimmer-Framework-September_2020.pdf |
Colorado |
In September, Gov. Polis announced a COVID-19 dial that
establishes a restriction framework for counties based on metrics
like positivity rate and hospital capacity. Counties can use the
dial as a guide to apply to enter one of five phases that outline
restrictions aimed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Counties will move back and forth between levels based on their
metrics.
Level Green (Protect our Neighbors)
- Counties and regions certified for Level Green may allow any
business or activity within their jurisdiction to operate at 50% of
their pre-pandemic capacity not to exceed 500 people.
- Critical businesses and critical government functions may
continue to operate without capacity limitations under safety
requirements.
- Non-critical office-based businesses may operate at 50% of
their pre-pandemic capacity with no further person cap or
limitation.
Level Blue (Cautious)
- Non-critical office-based businesses may allow in-person work
up to 50% of their posted occupancy limit.
- Critical and non-critical retail may operate at 50% of the
posted occupancy limit.
- Non-critical manufacturing may operate at 50% of the posted
occupancy limit up to 175 employees, whichever is less, per
room.
- Personal services may operate at 50% of the posted occupancy
limit, not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less, per room.
- Restaurants may operate at 50% of the posted occupancy limit
indoors not to exceed 175 people excluding staff, whichever is
less, per room.
- Recreation, including gyms, recreation centers and indoor pools
and outdoor recreation facilities, may open at 25% capacity, not to
exceed 75 people, whichever is less.
- Casinos may operate their slot machines at 50% of the posted
occupancy limit not to exceed 175 people per room, whichever is
less, excluding staff.
- Critical businesses and critical government functions may
continue to operate without capacity limitations, but must follow
safety requirements
Level Yellow (Concern)
- Non-critical office-based businesses may operate the same as
Level Blue, and remote working is strongly encouraged.
- Critical and non-critical retail may operate the same as Level
Blue.
- Non-critical manufacturing may operate at 50% of the posted
occupancy limit not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less, per
room.
- Personal Services may operate the same as Level Blue.
- Restaurants may operate at 50% of the posted occupancy limit
indoors not to exceed 50 people, excluding staff, whichever is
less, per room.
- Recreation, including gyms, recreation centers and indoor pools
and outdoor recreation facilities and activities, may operate at
25% capacity, not to exceed 50 patrons, whichever is less.
- Casinos may operate their slot machines at 50% of the posted
occupancy limit not to exceed 50 people per room, whichever is
less, excluding staff.
- Critical businesses and critical government functions may
continue to operate without capacity limitations, but must follow
safety requirements.
Level Orange (High Risk)
- Non-critical office-based businesses may allow in-person work
up to 25% of their posted occupancy limit, and are strongly
encouraged to implement remote work to the greatest extent
possible.
- Critical and non-critical retail may operate at 50% of the
posted occupancy limit, and should offer increased options for
curbside pickup and delivery.
- Non-critical manufacturing may operate at 25% of the posted
occupancy limit not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less, per
room.
- Personal services may operate at 25% of the posted occupancy
limit, not to exceed 25 people, whichever is less, per room.
- Restaurants may operate at 25% of the posted occupancy limit
indoors not to exceed 50 people, excluding staff, whichever is
less, per room.
- Gyms, recreation centers and indoor pools may operate at 25%
capacity, not to exceed 25 people, whichever is less.
- Casinos may operate at 25% of the posted occupancy limit not to
exceed 50 people excluding staff, whichever is less.
- Critical businesses and critical government functions may
continue to operate without capacity limitations, but must follow
safety requirements.
Level Red (Severe Risk)
- Non-critical office-based businesses may allow in-person work
up to 10% of their posted occupancy limit and are strongly
encouraged to implement remote work to the greatest extent
possible.
- Critical and non-critical retail may operate at 50% of the
posted occupancy limit and should offer enhanced options for
curbside pickup and delivery.
- Non-critical manufacturing may operate at 25% of the posted
occupancy limit not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less, per
room.
- Personal services may operate at 25% of the posted occupancy
limit, not to exceed 25 people, whichever is less, per room.
- Restaurants are closed for in-person indoor dining but may
offer outdoor dining, curbside, takeout and delivery services.
- Gyms, recreation centers and indoor pools may operate at 10%
capacity, not to exceed 10 people, whichever is less, excluding
staff per room indoors.
- Casinos are closed for in-person work and services.
- Critical businesses and critical government functions may
continue to operate without capacity limitations, but must follow
safety requirements.
Level Purple (Extreme Risk)
- Non-critical office-based businesses are closed for in-person
work but may continue to perform remote work if possible and carry
out Minimum Basic Operations.
- Non-critical retail is closed for in-person work or services
but may operate and provide curbside, pick up or delivery
services.
- Non-critical manufacturing may operate at 10% of the posted
occupancy limit not to exceed 25 people, whichever is less, per
room.
- Personal services are closed for in-person work and
services.
- Restaurants are closed for in-person indoor and outdoor dining
but may offer curbside, takeout and delivery services.
- Gyms, recreation centers and indoor pools are closed for indoor
activities, except that fitness centers and nonessential personal
services included in residential facilities, such as hotels,
apartment or condominium complexes.
- Casinos are closed for in-person work and services
Read more:
https://Public Health Order-COVID-19 Dial
Read more: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid-19-dial-dashboard |
Connecticut |
Due to the increasing rate of COVID-19, Gov. Lamont has ordered
the entire state to roll back from phase 3 to Phase 2.1—a
slightly modified version of the previously enacted Phase 2
rules—effective November 6.
The following limitations are in place under Phase 2.1:
- Restaurants open at 50% capacity (subject to a 10:00pm
closing)
- Personal services open at 75% capacity
- Libraries open at 75% capacity
- Outdoor event venues open at 25% capacity
- Indoor recreation open at 75% capacity (subject to a 10:00 p.m.
closing)
- Sports and fitness facilities (e.g. gyms, fitness centers,
pools, etc.) at 50% capacity
- Bars and nightclubs will remain closed
Read more:
https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Coronavirus-Business-Recovery/Sector-Rules
Phase 2.1 |
Delaware |
On December 10, Gov. Carney signed to the state's
emergency Order and imposed additional restrictions to confront the
winter surge of COVID-19. Effective December 14:
- Maximum occupancy for businesses mean 30% of stated fire
occupancy requirements, excluding employees, unless expressly
stated otherwise.
- Retail establishments of 5,000 sq. ft. or less may continue
operations or reopen provided, however, that the total number of
individuals within the retail establishment shall not exceed 40% of
that facility's stated fire occupancy requirements.
- Businesses with less than100,000 sq. ft. and retail
establishments having five 5,001 sq. ft. but no more than 100,000
sq. ft. may continue operations or reopen provided, however, that
the total number of individuals within them shall not exceed 30% of
that facility's stated fire occupancy requirements.
- All businesses, including retail establishments, having
100,001+ sq. ft. may continue operations or reopen provided,
however, that the total number of individuals within the business
shall not exceed 20% of that facility's stated fire occupancy
requirements.
- Restaurants must operate at no more than 30% of fire capacity
indoors, with allowances for additional outdoor seating. Indoor and
outdoor dining must be closed to the public at 10pm.
Read more:
https://governor.delaware.gov/Fourth-Revision-to-the-27th-Modification-of-the-Declaration-of-a-SOE-Delaware-12.10.20.pdf
Read more:
https://news.delaware.gov/2020/12/10/governor-carney-announces-additional-covid-19-restrictions-to-confront-winter-surge/ |
District of Columbia |
DC is currently under Phase 2 of reopening. Under Phase
2:
- Non-essential retail can open indoors at 50% capacity.
Restaurants may open until midnight but alcohol sales, service and
consumption must end at 10pm. Maximum indoor capacity is limited to
25%.
- Gyms, yoga studios and dance classes can reopen with
restrictions. Group exercise classes suspended.
- Tanning, tattoo, waxing, threading, electrolysis, cryotherapy,
facial and other skin services, and nail salons may open under the
same conditions as barbershops and hair salons.
- Libraries can reopen at 50% capacity
- Museums and National Zoo may operate under strict
restrictions
- Live entertainment pilot is paused
Read more:
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/Mayors Order 11-23-2020.pdf
Read more: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo |
Florida |
Florida is currently in phase 3.
Phase 3 began September 25. During phase 3:
- Bars, pubs, and nightclubs may operate at full capacity with
limited social distancing protocols.
- Restaurants and food service establishments may operate at full
capacity with limited social distancing protocols.
- Gyms and fitness centers may operate at full capacity but
should maintain adequate sanitation practices
- Large Venues: (i.e. movie theaters, concert halls, auditoriums,
bowling alleys, arcades, playhouses, casinos) may operate at full
capacity with limited social distancing protocols
- Personal services businesses may operate at full capacity
subject to mitigation protocols.
- Retail businesses may operate at full capacity but should
continue to maintain adequate sanitation practices
The Order allows city or county governments to impose occupancy
limits on restaurants and bars (to as low as 50% capacity) if
authorities state in the local order why the restriction is
necessary for public health.
Read more:
https://www.flgov.com/Phase 3 Order/2020/EO_20-244.pdf |
Georgia |
In Georgia, all businesses may operate. Certain types of
businesses are subject to specific limitations:
- Restaurants and dining services are allowed may operate subject
to safety, social distancing and sanitation guidelines.
- All medical practices, dental practices, orthodontic practice
and any other healthcare-related practices are permitted to treat
patients and are not limited to Minimum Basic Operations.
- All gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios,
estheticians, hair designers, and massage therapists are permitted
to operate subject to safety, social distancing and sanitation
guidelines.
- Retail stores are permitted to operate under certain measures
to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
- Movie theaters may operate subject to guidelines for
Non-critical Infrastructure along with additional industry specific
guidelines.
- Entertainment venues like bars and nightclubs may operate
subject to safety, social distancing and sanitation
guidelines.
Read more:
https://gov.georgia.gov/2020-executive-orders |
Hawaii |
All businesses are permitted to operate without any capacity
limitations.
Read more:
https://governor.hawaii.gov/reopen plan.pdf
Read more:
https://governor.hawaii.gov/Seventh-Supplementary-Proclamation-for-COVID-19.pdf |
Idaho |
On October 27, the Governor moved the state back to a modified
Stage 2. Under Stage 2:
- Offices should continue to encourage telework, whenever
possible and feasible with business operations.
- Bars, restaurants and nightclubs can operate with seating
only.
- Hair salons, indoor gyms and recreation facilities may operate
if they meet health and safety protocols.
Read more:
https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/stage-2-modified-order.pdf
Read more: https://rebound.idaho.gov/stages-of-reopening/ |
Illinois |
On July 15, Gov. Pritzker announced a new plan to mitigate the
continued spread of COVID-19 in Illinois, splitting up the state
into 11 regions instead of the 4 regions outlined in his original
plan. The plan outlines 3 tiers of actions that officials can take
to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Effective November 20 all regions in the state moved to Tier 3
mitigations.
Tier 1
- Bars and restaurants: Reduce indoor dining capacity and suspend
indoor bar service
- Hospitals: Reduce elective surgeries and procedures; limit
visitations at hospitals; implement twice daily bed-reporting
- Offices: Remote work for high risk individuals; telework for as
many workers as possible
- Organized group recreational activities & gyms: Reduce
indoor capacity
- Retail: Reduce in-person capacity.
- Salons and personal care: Institute temporary location shutdown
tied to outbreak
Tier 2
- Bars and restaurants: Suspend indoor dining and bar
service
- Hospitals: Suspend elective surgeries and procedures; implement
surge capacity; assess need to open alternate care facility
- Offices: Reduce office capacity with recommendations to resume
remote work where possible
- Organized group recreational activities & gyms: Suspend
organized indoor recreational activities.
- Retail: Suspend in-person non-essential retail; online and
curbside pick-up available for all.
- Salons and personal care: Institute temporary location shutdown
tied to outbreak with possible broader mitigations
Tier 3: (Current tier)
- Bars and Restaurants: All bars and restaurants must close at
11pm; No indoor service;
- Health and Fitness Centers: Operate at no more than 25%
capacity; No indoor group classes
- Indoor recreation, theaters, cultural Institutions: Gaming and
casinos are closed; Indoor recreation centers, including theaters,
performing arts centers and indoor museums and amusement centers
are closed; Outdoor activities allowed at 25% capacity or less
- Offices: All employees who can work remotely should work
remotely
- Personal Care Service: Operate at lesser of 25 clients or 25%
capacity
- Retail: Operate at no more than 25% capacity; Grocery stores
and pharmacies may operate at up to 50% capacity
- Manufacturing: Additional COVID training for all employees
required even if previous training occurred
Read more:
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/restore-illinois-mitigation-plan
Tier 3
Read more:
https://www2.illinois.govTier_2_COVID-19_Resurgence_Migitations.pdf
Read more:
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/reopening plan |
Indiana |
Indiana's new Order issued on November 13 outlines the
state's new color-coded system to keep everyone informed
about the status of COVID-19 in each county. The ISDH will update
each county's status at least weekly.
Blue: The county has low community spread (0.5 or
below)
Social gatherings of any kind, indoor or outdoor, are limited to
250 people. Starting November 22, 2020, any social gathering or
event for which more than 250 people will be in attendance, must
submit a plan to the local health department at least seven days in
advance and receive approval before proceeding.
Yellow: The county has moderate community spread
(1.0 or 1.5)
Social gatherings of any kind, indoor or outdoor, are limited to
100 people.
Starting November 22, 2020, any social gathering or event for which
more than 100 people will be in attendance, must submit a plan to
the local health department at least seven days in advance and
receive approval before proceeding.
Orange: The county's community spread is
approaching high levels (2.0 or 2.5)
Social gatherings of any kind, indoor or outdoor, are limited to 50
people. Starting November 22, 2020, any social gathering or event
for which more than 50 people will be in attendance, must submit a
plan to the local health department at least seven days in advance
and receive approval before proceeding.
Red: The county has very high positivity and
community spread (3.0 or higher)
Social gatherings of any kind, indoor or outdoor, are limited to 25
people. Starting November 22, 2020, any social gathering or event
for which more than 25 people will be in attendance, must submit a
plan to the local health department at least seven days in advance
and receive approval before proceeding. College and professional
sports are included.
A county must meet the metrics of a less restrictive category for 2
consecutive weeks before being allowed to move to that
category.
The Order allows restaurants, bars and nightclubs to operate
without capacity limits based on percentage but establishments must
adhere to other safety protocols.
Pursuant to Gov. Holcomb's Order issued on December 10,
licensed hospitals are directed to postpone and/or reschedule
non-emergent procedures from December 16, 2020 to January 3,
2021.
The state's emergency declaration is in effect through
December 31, 2020.
Read more:
https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive-Order-20-50-Continuation-of-Color-Coded-County-Assessments.pdf
Read more:
https://www.in.gov/gov/EO-20-48
Color-County_Assessments.pdf
Read more:
https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive Order Reopen.pdf
Read more:
https://backontrack.in.gov/files/getting IN back on
track.pdf
Read more:
https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive-Order-20-49-Ninth-Renewal-of-Emergency-Declaration.pdf |
Iowa |
All business may operate, although some have specific
guidelines or limitations
- Restaurants, fitness centers, libraries, and other retails
establishments may operate.
- Movie theaters, zoos, aquariums, museums, and wedding reception
venues may operate subject to public health measures
- Salons, barbershops, massage and tattoo establishments may
operate with appropriate public health measures in place.
- Bars, wineries, breweries, distilleries and social and
fraternal clubs may operate.
Read more: https://abd.iowa.gov/covid-19-updates
Read more:
https://governor.iowa.go/vHealth Proclamation -202020.pdf
Read more:
https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/proclamation |
Kansas |
Kansas is currently in Phase 3. Under Phase
3:
All businesses and activities may operate if they can maintain at
least 6 feet of distance between consumers (individuals or
groups).
Read more:
https://governor.kansas.gov/EO-20-34-Phase-2-Executed.pdf
Read more:
https://covid.ks.gov/Reopen-Kansas-Framework-v6.2-5.19.20.pdf |
Kentucky |
Effective December 14:
- Gyms and fitness centers may operate at 50% capacity.
- Restaurants and bars may operate at 50% capacity. Service must
stop at 11pm.
- All professional services and other office-based businesses
must mandate that all employees who are able to work from home do
so. Any office that remains open must ensure that no more than 50%
of employees are physically present in the office any given
day.
- Indoor venues, event spaces, and theaters are limited to 50%
capacity.
Read more:
https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=505
Read more:
https://_Executive-Order_2020-968_State-of-Emergency.pdf
Read more: kycovid19.ky.gov
- KY Healthy At Work (egov.com) |
Louisiana |
Effective November 25, Gov. Edwards moved Louisiana back to
phase 2. Under phase 2:
- All businesses, private and public sectors, are encouraged to
use remote work where they can.
- All restaurants are limited to 50% of their indoor capacity.
Restaurants should move as much dining outdoors as they can. Social
distancing is required.
- For bars in parishes above 5% positivity, bars are closed to
indoor sales and consumption but open for outdoor consumption at
tables only and at 25% capacity, with a maximum of 50 people.
Social distancing is required. Take-out and delivery will still be
available.
- Retail businesses at 50% capacity, except for essential
businesses
- Gyms may be open at 50% of their capacity.
- Barber and beauty shops, and nail salons may open at 50% of
their capacity.
- Movie theaters may open at 50% of their capacity.
- Indoor gatherings at event/receptions centers are limited to
25% capacity or up to 75 individuals.
- Outdoor gatherings at event/reception centers are limited to
25% capacity or up to 150 individuals when strict physical
distancing is not possible.
- All sporting events will be capped at 25% capacity.
Read more:
https://gov.louisiana.gov/Proclamations/2020/168-Public-Health-Emergency-Modified-Phase-2.pdf |
Maine |
In Maine the following restrictions apply effective November 4:
- Indoor gatherings are limited to 50 people, including
restaurants, movie theaters and other businesses with indoor
seating.
- For non-seated indoor activities, such as physical activity in
gyms, the limit remains at 50.
- The outdoor gathering limit remains at 100 people.
- Retailers are subject to the occupancy limit of 5 people per
1,000 square feet of shopping space.
- The reopening date for indoor seated service for bars and
tasting rooms is postponed.
Effective November 20 through January 3, 2021, all outdoor and
indoor amusement venues, movie theaters, performing arts venues,
casinos, and businesses that provide seated food and drink service,
including social clubs, restaurants, and bars and tasting rooms
currently open for outdoor service, will close for the night by
9:00 p.m.
Read more: https://www.maine.gov/covid19/restartingmaine
Read more:
https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/more-public-health-and-safety-measures
9pm closing
Read more:
https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/mills-administration-continues-early-business-closing-time-amid-rising-cases |
Maryland |
Maryland is currently under an amended Phase 3. Under Phase 3,
all businesses may open except that:
- Indoor dining may operate at 50%. All bars, restaurants, and
venues serving food and alcohol must close at 10pm.
- Retail establishments may operate at 50% capacity
- Personal services shall operate at 50% capacity
- Indoor recreational businesses may operate at 50% capacity
On November 10, State health officials issued guidance warning
hospitals and other medical facilities to avoid any elective
procedure admissions that are not urgent or life-saving.
Read more:
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/MDH Clinician_Letter.pdf
Read more:
https://governor.maryland.gov/closing
early/Order-20-11-17-01.pdf
Read more:
https://governor.maryland.gov/2020/11/17/new
capacity-restrictions/
Read more:
https://governor.maryland.gov/phase 3 order 9.1.20.pdf |
Massachusetts |
Effective December 13, all communities in Massachusetts will
return to Step 1 of Phase 3, of the Commonwealth's reopening
plan. Under Step 1 of Phase 3:
High risk communities are in Phase 3, Step 1. The following types
of businesses are prohibited from operating during Step 1 of Phase
3:
- Indoor performance venues
- Roller skating rinks
- Trampoline parks
- Obstacle courses
- Laser tag
- Escape rooms
The following types of businesses must operate at no more than 40%
capacity in Step 1 of Phase 3: Retail, offices, gyms, libraries,
museums, arcades, and lower-contact indoor and outdoor recreation
businesses. This capacity limit will not apply to sectors that do
not currently have a percentage-based capacity limit, including
restaurants, laboratories and close contact personal
services.
Read more:
https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-statewide-rollback-to-phase-three-step-one-additional
Read more:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-communities-in-step-1-of-phase-iii-not-designated-lower-risk
Read more: https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-order-58/statewide
rollback |
Michigan |
As a measure to address a surge in COVID-19 cases, effective
November 18 through December 20:
- Indoor gatherings are prohibited at non-residential venues
- Outdoor gatherings are permitted at non-residential venues if:
25 or fewer persons are gathered at a venue without fixed seating,
and attendance is limited to 20 persons per 1,000 square feet; 25
or fewer persons are gathered at a venue with fixed seating, and
attendance is limited to 20% of seating capacity of the venue.
- Gatherings are prohibited in entertainment venues, recreational
facilities and places of public amusement
- A gathering at a retail store, library, or museum must not
exceed 30% of total occupancy limits
- Fitness centers must not exceed 25% of the total occupancy
limits
- Personal care services are permitted to the extent that
services do not involve the removal of face masks
The order leaves open work that cannot be performed from home,
including for manufacturing, construction and health
occupations.
Read more:
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/Order Extended |
Minnesota |
As a measure to address a surge in COVID-19 cases, effective
December 18:
- Restaurants and bars must close to the public. Outdoor dining
may operate at 50% capacity, 100 people max.
- Gyms and fitness centers may operate at 25% capacity, 100
people max.
- Indoor events and entertainment must close to the public
- Outdoor events and entertainment may operate at 25% capacity,
100 people max
- Personal services, such as salons, tattoo parlors, and
barbershops, may operate under safety guidelines.
Read more:
https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/stay-safe-mn/stay-safe-plan.jsp
Read more:
https://mn.gov/governor/New Restrictions |
Mississippi |
On September 13, maximum capacity for retail businesses,
restaurants, gyms, and seated dinners at reception halls and
conference centers was increased to 75%.
Read more:
https://Sept. 13/Executive_Order_1522_Safe_Return.pdf |
Missouri |
All businesses can be open provided that the social distancing
guidelines set forth in the new health order are followed.
There are currently no limitations on social gatherings as long as
necessary precautions are taken. So, amusement parks and
attractions, concerts, funerals, museums, school graduations and
weddings will be permitted.
Read more:
https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/
Read more on Plan: https://showmestrong.mo.gov/businesses/ |
Montana |
In Montana, all businesses may operate, except that:
- Restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and casinos may
operate at 50% capacity and must close no later than 10pm.
- Gyms, indoor group fitness classes, pool, and hot tubs can
operate at 75% capacity
- Concert halls, bowling alleys, and other places of assembly may
operate with reduced capacity
Read more:
https://news.mt.gov/Nov
20/gov-announces-new-public-health-measures
Read more:
https://covid19.mt.gov/Phase One Expansion Guidance.pdf
Read more:
https://news.mt.gov/governor-bullock-announces-montana-to-enter-phase-two-of-reopening-plan-on-june-1st |
Nebraska |
In Nebraska, all businesses may operate, except that:
- Restaurants and bars and bottle clubs may operate at 100%
capacity
- Gyms and fitness centers may operate
- Salons, barber shops, massage therapy services, and tattoo
parlors may operate
- Theaters, arenas, stadiums, auctions and similar establishments
are limited to 25% capacity if indoors and 100% capacity if
outdoors.
Effective December 12, the state issued a new Directed Health
Measure which removed the freeze on elective surgeries and
permitted hospitals to resume elective surgeries as long as a
hospital keeps 10% of its capacity available to treat coronavirus
patients.
Read more:
https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-announces-new-directed-health-measures-
Read more:
https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-announces-new
DMH
Read more:
https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/public-health-restrictions
elective surgeries
Read more:
https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-announces-new-directed-health-measures-june |
Nevada |
Effective November 24 through January 15, Nevada will operate
under new restrictions titled “Statewide Pause.” Under
the Pause:
- Restaurant and bar capacity is reduced from 50 to 25%
- Capacity at gyms, fitness and dance studios is reduced from 50
to 25%
- Casino capacity is reduced from 50 to 25%
- Arcades, art galleries, aquariums, racetracks, bowling alleys,
mini golf, libraries, museums and zoos all are reduced to 25%
capacity.
- Retail stores – including grocery stores – will
remain at 50% of capacity, with strict social distancing and
additional monitoring requirements
Read more:
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/statewide pause extended until
1.15.2021 .pdf
Read more:
http://gov.nv.govRoadmap-to-Recovery-Chart-vFINAL.pdf
Read more:
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/PAUSE/2020/11/11.22-RELEASE.pdf |
New Hampshire |
In New Hampshire, businesses may operate with the following
limitations:
- Gyms, fitness facilities and other studios may operate at
50%
- Museums, art galleries, zoos and aquariums may operate at
50%
- Indoor venues, like movie theaters, bowling alleys and indoor
malls may operate at 50%
- Adult entertainment establishments, nightclubs and day clubs
remain closed
- Bars and restaurants may operate at 100% capacity
- Amusement parks, performing arts, movie theaters may operate
for daily operations but with a limit capacity
Read more:
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/phase 2 reopening/may 29
Read more: https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/
Read more:
https://www.governor.nh.gov/-stay-at-home.htm |
New Jersey |
In New Jersey, businesses may operate, except that:
- Gyms and fitness centers are limited to 25% capacity
- Indoor dinning is limited to 25% capacity. Restaurants, bars,
clubs, lounges and other businesses that serve food or drinks
cannot operate their indoor premises after 10:00pm. Outdoor dining
can continue after 10:00pm, as can takeout and delivery services.
Seating at the physical bar in the indoor areas of bars and
restaurants will be prohibited during all operating hours
- Theaters and indoor performance venues are limited to 25%
capacity
- Casinos are limited to 25% capacity
Read more: https://nj.gov/indoor
dining/sept 4/pdf/EO-183.pdf
Read more: https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/gyms
reopen/pdf/EO-181.pdf
Read more: https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/Nov.
12 restrictions/EO-194.pdf
Read more:
https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/general-public/what-businesses-are-open-what-rules-or-safety-guidelines-must-they-follow
Read more:
https://nj.gov/outdoor dining, retail & personal
services |
New Mexico |
Effective December 2, New Mexico transitioned to a tiered
county-by-county COVID-19 risk system. Counties will operate under
one of three levels: Red, signifying very high risk; Yellow,
signifying high risk; and Green, signifying medium risk.
Green Level
- Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but
operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary to
carry out essential functions
- Essential retail spaces: 50% of maximum capacity
- Food and drink establishments: 50% of maximum capacity for
indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoor dining
- Close-contact businesses: 50% of maximum capacity
- Outdoor recreational facilities: 50% of maximum capacity
(unless required to have less capacity under the state's
COVID-Safe Practices)
- Close-contact recreational facilities: Remain closed
- **All other businesses: 50% of maximum capacity
Yellow Level
- Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but
operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary to
carry out essential functions
- Essential retail spaces: 25% of maximum capacity or 125
customers at one time, whichever is smaller
- Food and drink establishments: 25% of maximum capacity for
indoor dining; 75% of maximum capacity for outdoors dining; any
establishment serving alcohol must close by 10 p.m. each night
- Close-contact businesses: 25% of maximum capacity or 20
customers at one time, whichever is smaller
- Outdoor recreational facilities: 25% of maximum capacity
(unless required to have less capacity under the state's
COVID-Safe Practices)
- Close-contact recreational facilities: Remain closed
- All other businesses: 25% of maximum capacity or 125 customers
at one time, whichever is smaller
Red Level
- Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but
must limit operations to only those absolutely necessary to carry
out essential functions
- Essential retail spaces: 25% of maximum capacity or 75
customers at one time, whichever is smaller
- Food and drink establishments: No indoor dining permitted; 25%
of maximum capacity for outdoor dining; any establishment serving
alcohol must close by 9 p.m. each night
- Close-contact businesses: 25% of maximum capacity or 10
customers at one time, whichever is smaller
- Outdoor recreational facilities: 25% of maximum capacity
(unless required to have less capacity under the state's
COVID-Safe Practices)
- Close-contact recreational facilities: Remain closed
- All other businesses: 25% of maximum capacity or 75 customers
at one time, whichever is smaller
Effective Dec. 11 through Jan. 4, 2021, all hospital acute care
facilities in the state may not provide non-essential surgical
procedures.
Read more:
https://www.newmexico.gov/2020/12/10/doh-issues-public-health-orders-temporarily-limiting-non-essential-surgeries-recognizing-activation-of-crisis-care/
Read more:
https://www.governor.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/RED-TO-GREEN-FRAMEWORK-FOR-SAFE-REOPENING.pdf |
New York |
In October, Gov. Cuomo announced a new micro-cluster strategy
in the state as an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. The
strategy targets coronavirus spikes on a block-by-block basis
through the designation of yellow, orange, and red zones.
Yellow Zone
The least restrictive of the three zones. Non-essential businesses
can remain open. Indoor dining and outdoor dining is permitted.
Bars and restaurants close at 10pm for on-premises consumption.
Schools can remain open but must fulfill 20% weekly testing of
in-person students and faculty.
Orange Zone
Gyms, fitness centers and classes operate at 25% capacity; barber
shops, hair salons, personal care services can provide services so
long as employees performing services are tested for COVID-19 on a
weekly basis. Outdoor dining and takeout or delivery is only
permitted. Bars and restaurants close at 10pm for on-premises
consumption. Schools are closed and operate on a remote-only
basis.
Red Zone
Red zone designation is the most restrictive of the three. All
non-essential businesses are closed, and dining is restricted to
takeout and delivery only. Schools are closed and operate on a
remote-only basis.
Bars, restaurants and gyms must close in-person service by 10 p.m.
statewide.
Read more: https://forward.ny.gov/cluster-action-initiative/
changes to zone orange
Read more: https://forward.ny.gov/cluster-action-initiative
Read more: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home |
North Carolina |
The state is under a modified stay-at-home order effective
December 11, 2020 to January 8, 2021. Under the order, all
businesses may operate, except that:
- Smaller outdoor entertainment venues, like arenas or
amphitheaters, may operate outdoors at 30% of outdoor capacity, or
100 guests, whichever is less. Services must cease at 10 p.m.
- Movie theaters and conference centers may operate indoor spaces
to 30% of capacity, or 100 guests, whichever is less. Services must
cease at 10 p.m.
- Bars may operate outdoors at 30% of outdoor capacity, or 100
guests, whichever is less with an 10 p.m. curfew on alcohol
sales
- Gyms and indoor exercise facilities may operate at 30%
capacity
- Restaurants may operate at 50% capacity limits with a 10 p.m.
curfew on alcohol sales
Read more:
https://governor.nc.gov/news/key-metrics-increasing-rapidly-north-carolina-begin-modified-stay-home-order-slow-covid-19
Read more:
https://files.nc.gov/governor/documents/files/EO169-Phase-3.pdf
Read more:
https://files.nc.gov/covid/documents/dashboard/COVID-19-County-Alert-System-Report.pdf
Read more:
https://files.nc.gov/governor3-PHASE-PLAN.pdf |
North Dakota |
North Dakota uses a color-coded health guidance system to guide
decisions regarding county risk levels.
Red means critical risk and severe threat to
public health.
- Only essential businesses are open
Orange means high risk for everyone as well
as high-risk individuals.
- Dine-in service at no more than 25%
- Personal services may open subject to safety guidelines
- Fitness centers and gyms may open at no more than 25%
Yellow means moderate risk for everyone but
high-risk individuals.
- Dine-in services may operate at no more than 50%
- Personal services may open subject to safety guidelines
- Fitness centers and gyms may operate at no more than 50%
Green means low risk for everyone, but
high-risk individuals.
- Dine-in services may operate at no more than 75%
- Personal services may open subject to safety guidelines
- Fitness centers and gyms may operate at no more than 75%
Blue means a new normal baseline for everyone
but high-risk individuals.
- Gyms and Fitness centers may operate under heightened hygiene
and cleaning standards
- Dine-in services may operate under heightened hygiene and
cleaning standards
- Personal services may operate under heightened hygiene and
cleaning standards
Effective November 14 through January 18:
- Restaurants and other food establishments must limit services
to 50% capacity or 150 people (whichever is smaller).
- In-person dining is prohibited after 10pm but takeout and
delivery is still allowed.
- Event venues, like ballrooms, are limited to 25% capacity with
a cap on the number of people.
Read more:
https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/governor-state-health-officer-extend-mitigation-measures-continue-slowing-covid-19-spread
Read more:
https://ndresponse.gov/covid-19-resources/covid-19-business-and-employer-resources/nd-smart-restart/nd-smart-restart-protocols
Read more:
https://ndresponse.gov/sites/www/NDSmartRestartPlan.pdf |
Ohio |
In Ohio:
- Manufacturing, distribution, and construction businesses has
resumed provided that these businesses can meet mandatory safety
requirements for customers and employees.
- General office environments may operate if these businesses can
meet mandatory safety requirements for customers and
employees.
- Consumer, retail and services may operate if these businesses
can meet mandatory safety requirements for customers and
employees.
- Restaurants and bars may operate indoor and outdoor dining.
Effective November 19 through January 2, Ohio has a new curfew
order that does not mandate the closing of any businesses or
services; however, restaurants are limited to pickup, carryout
and/or delivery services after 10pm.
- Massage therapy, tattoo and body piercing services, acupuncture
and cosmetic therapy may operate.
- Personal care services such as hair salons, barbershops, day
spas, nail salons, and tanning facilities may operate.
- Entertainment venues such as, aquariums, country clubs, indoor
family entertainment centers, indoor sports facilities, laser tag
facilities, movie theaters (indoor), museums, social clubs and zoos
may operate
- Fitness centers and gyms may operate
Read more:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/news-releases/statewide curfew
extended update 12-10-20
Read more:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/curfew order
Read more:
https://governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/governor/news-and-media/june
19 reopening
Read more:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/covid-19/entertainment venues
reopen
Read more:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/Urgent-Health-Advisory/Ohioans
Protecting Ohioans/.pdf
Read more:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/Stay-Safe-Partial-Rescission.pdf
Read more:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/restartohio-opening-dates
Read more:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/Directors-Order-Dine-Safe-Ohio.pdf
Read more:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/Directors-Order-Personal-Services.pdf
Read more:
https://governor.ohio.gov/news-and-media/covid19-update-may-7-2020 |
Oklahoma |
In Oklahoma:
- Hair salons, barbershops, spas, nail salons, tattoo parlors,
body piercing shops, pet groomers and similar businesses may
operate and accept walk-ins.
- Restaurants and bars may operate. All bars and restaurants are
required to close by 11 p.m. Drive-thru windows or curbside pickup
is still allowed after 11 p.m.
- There are no limits to group sizes, provided businesses, event
organizers and local officials consider social distancing.
- There are no staffing restrictions at businesses.
Read more:
https://www.governor.ok.gov/stitt-issues-eo-implements-actions-to-prevent/Nov
19
Read more:
https://www.governor.ok.gov/press_releases/oklahoma-to-begin-phase-3-of-open-up-and-recover |
Oregon |
On December 1, Gov. Brown announced a new public health
framework, effective December 3. The framework uses four different
risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread—Extreme
Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Lower Risk—and assigns
health and safety measures for each level.
Extreme Risk
- Bars and Restaurants: Indoor dining prohibited; Outdoor dining
allowed; 11pm closing time
- Indoor Recreation and Fitness: Prohibited
- Indoor Entertainment Establishments: Prohibited
- Retail Stores: May operate at 50% capacity
- Outdoor Entertainment Establishments: Maximum 50 people
allowed
- Offices: Require remote work if able, close offices to public
if possible
- Personal Services: Allowed
High Risk
- Bars and Restaurants: Indoor capacity: not to exceed 25%
maximum occupancy or 50 people, whichever is smaller; Outdoor
dining allowed; 11pm closing time
- Indoor Recreation and Fitness: May operate at 25% capacity or
50 people total whichever is smaller
- Indoor Entertainment Establishments: May operate at 25%
capacity or 50 people total, whichever is smaller
- Retail Stores: May operate at 50% capacity
- Outdoor Entertainment Establishments: Maximum 75 people
allowed
- Offices: Recommend remote work if able
- Personal Services: Allowed
Moderate Risk
- Bars and Restaurants: Indoor capacity: not to exceed 50%
maximum occupancy or
- 100 people, whichever is smaller; Outdoor dining allowed; 11pm
closing time
- Indoor Recreation and Fitness: May operate at 50% capacity or
100 people total, whichever is smaller
- Indoor Entertainment Establishments: May operate at 50%
capacity or 100 people total, whichever is smaller
- Retail Stores: May operate at 75% capacity
- Outdoor Entertainment Establishments: Maximum 150 people
allowed
- Offices: Recommend remote work if able
- Personal Services: Allowed
Lower Risk
- Bars and Restaurants: Indoor capacity not to exceed 50% maximum
occupancy; Outdoor dining allowed; 12am closing time
- Indoor Recreation and Fitness: May operate at 50% capacity
- Indoor Entertainment Establishments: May operate at 50%
capacity
- Retail Stores: May operate at 75% capacity
- Outdoor Entertainment Establishments: Maximum 300 people
allowed
- Offices: Limited office work available
- Personal Services: Allowed
Read more:
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le3461.pdf
Read more:
https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?newsid=53816 |
Pennsylvania |
Gov. Wolf announced new protective mitigation measures to put
Pennsylvania on pause due to spike in COVID-10 cases. Effective
December 12 until January 4:
- All in-person businesses serving the public may only operate at
up to 50% of the maximum capacity stated on the applicable
certificate of occupancy.
- All in-person indoor dining including bars, restaurants,
breweries, wineries, distilleries, social clubs, and private
catered events is prohibited. Outdoor dining, take-out food
service, and take-out alcohol sales are permitted and may
continue.
- Indoor operations at gyms and fitness facilities are
prohibited. Outdoor facilities and outdoor classes can
continue
- All in-person businesses in the entertainment industry
including theaters, concert venues, museums, arcades, casinos,
bowling alleys, and all other similar entertainment, recreational
or social facilities, are prohibited from operation.
Read more:
https://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20201210-TWW-Limited-Time-Mitigation-Order.pdf
Read more:
Responding to COVID-19 | PA.GOV |
Rhode Island |
In Rhode Island:
- Indoor venues (performing arts venues and movie theaters) can
have up to 50% capacity with a maximum of 125 people.
- Outdoor venues can have up to 66% of capacity with a maximum of
150 people.
- Remote work is strongly encouraged but office-based businesses
may allow up to 66% of workers to work on site
- All retail establishments may continue operating for in-person
customer shopping
- Restaurants can operate at 66% capacity
- Bars may operate for seated service only
- Indoor recreation and entertainment (pool tables, arcade games)
can operate
Personal service businesses and operations may operate
All restaurants, bars, gyms, recreational facilities, and personal
services must close at 10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and at 10:30
p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Starting November 30 to December 21,
Rhode Island will be hitting pause closing bars, gyms and
recreational venues and limiting capacities for indoor dining to
33%.
Read more:
https://reopeningri.com/wp-content/Reopening
RI-Pause-guidelines-v-F-1.pdf
Read more:
https://reopeningri.com/2020/10/103020-UPDATED-Phase-III-Overview-2-002.pdf |
South Carolina |
All business are able to operate in South Carolina.
Read more:
https://governor.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/Executive-Orders/2020-10-02
restaurants
Read more:
https://governor.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/EO
2020-40/pdf |
South Dakota |
No business was ever required to close in South Dakota.
Read more: https://covid.sd.gov/docs/COVID_SDPlan_BackToNormal.pdf |
Tennessee |
On September 29, Gov. Lee signed an order removing all
COVID-19-related limits on businesses and social gatherings in 89
of Tennessee's 95 counties. Restrictions in Davidson,
Hamilton, Knox, Madison, Shelby and Sullivan counties will be up to
the local health department.
Read more:
https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/pub/execorders 63/restrictions
lifted/.pdf |
Texas |
October 14, Gov. Abbot issued a new Order that permits most
businesses to operate at 75% capacity as long as the business is in
an area with a low number of COVID-19 hospitalized patients.
Businesses in areas with high hospitalizations must limit occupancy
to 50% capacity. The Order reopened bars with the additional
approval of each county's judge—but indoor service is
limited to 50% capacity.
Read more:
https://gov.texas.gov/EO-GA-31_hospital_capacity/elective
surgeries.pdf
Read more:
https://gov.texas.gov/EO-GA-32_continued_response_to_COVID-1910-07-2020.pdf
Read more:
https://gov.texas.gov/news/executive-order-to-expand-openings |
Utah |
Utah is using a county transmission risk index, which ranks
each of the state's counties in high, moderate or low levels.
All businesses can operate subject to restrictions based on the
county risk index.
High
Bars and restaurants, alcohol may not be served after 10 p.m.
Moderate
Bars are limited to 75% capacity
Low
All businesses may operate subject to social distancing
protocols
Read more: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utah-health-guidance-levels/ |
Vermont |
In Vermont:
- Gyms, fitness centers, nail salons, spas and tattoo parlors, as
well as cleaning services and other businesses that require home
visits may operate.
- Bars are closed. Restaurants can operate at 50% capacity but
must close in-person dining by 10 p.m.
- All businesses, non-profits and government entities shall
reinstitute telework policies for all employees to the maximum
extent possible. In person meetings are strongly discouraged.
- Youth and adult recreational sports activities are
suspended.
Read more:
https://governor.vermont.gov/press-release/covid-19-cases-rise-governor-phil-scott-announces-new-mitigation-measures |
Virginia |
In Virginia:
- Museums, zoos and other outdoor venues can open at 50% capacity
with a cap at 1,000 people
- Gyms and other fitness centers may open at 75% capacity
- Childcare centers are open to everyone
- Salons can start taking walk-ins
- Restaurants may operate but on-site sale, consumption, and
possession of alcohol is prohibited after 10:00 p.m. in any dining
establishment or bar. All restaurants must close by midnight.
Read more:
https://www.governor.virginia.gov/executive-actions/EO-72/Temporary-Restrictions.pdf
Read more:
https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/Virginia-Forward-Phase-Three-Guidelines.pdf |
Washington |
Effective November 16 through January 4:
- Restaurants and bars are closed for indoor dine-in service.
Outdoor dining and to-go service are permitted
- Fitness facilities and gyms are closed for indoor operations.
Outdoor fitness classes are permitted but are subject to and
limited by the outdoor social gathering restrictions
- Theaters, bowling centers, museums and zoos are closed for
indoor service
- In-store retail shall be limited to 25% of indoor
occupancy
- Personal services are limited to 25% of indoor occupancy
- Long-term care facilities: Outdoor visits are permitted. Indoor
visits are prohibited, but individual exceptions for an essential
support person or end-of-life care are permitted.
Read more:
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-announces-extension-restrictions
Read more:
https://coronavirus.wa.gov/what-you-need-know/safe-start/whats-open-each-phase
Read more:
https://www.governor.wa.gov/washingtons-phased-approach |
West Virginia |
In West Virginia, businesses may operate, except that:
- Restaurants and bars may operate at 50% capacity
- All outdoor live music performances are permitted to resume at
25% capacity or 250 people, whichever is less.
Read more: https://governor.wv.gov/The-Comeback/Pages/default.aspx |
Wisconsin |
On May 13, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned the
state's Order, ruling that Gov. Evers' administration
overstepped its authority when it extended it for another month
without consulting legislators. The ruling immediately lifted all
restrictions on businesses and gatherings imposed by the Order. At
this time, there are no business limitations.
Read more:
https://Governor's address on Supreme Court's
Ruling |
Wyoming |
In Wyoming:
- Gyms, childcare, barber shops, hair salons and other personal
care services may operate subject to public health guidelines
outlined in the new orders.
- Restaurants and bars may offer indoor and outdoor dining
service under specific conditions. Bars and restaurants must be
closed to the public at 10 p.m.
- Movie theaters and performance venues may operate in a limited
capacity.
- Gatherings for indoor events are limited to 25% of venue
capacity with a maximum of 100 people. Gatherings for outdoor
events are limited to 50% of venue capacity with a maximum of 250
people. Faith-based gatherings are exempt.
Read more:
https://governor.wyo.gov/media/news-releases/2020-news-releases/governor-responds-to-record-covid-19-hospitalizations-reduces-gathering-si
Read more:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/Restaurants, Schools, Child Care
Facilities and Others
Read more:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/Cosmetology, Tattoo, Massage and
Others |