NOTE: Some local governments have issued separate stay-at-home
orders that are not included on this summary.
STATE |
REOPENING OF BUSINESSES |
Alabama |
Safer-at-Home Order expires on March 5, 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/2021/01/Safer-at-Home-Order-Final-1.21.21.pdf
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 has urged all businesses 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
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 February 3, 2021.
Read more: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/directive_Alcoholic_Beverage_Control
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
Regional Stay Home Order ended January 25, 2021 and counties
returned to their appropriate tier.
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 |
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://COVID-19 DIAL (Jan 4 updated)
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.
Read more: https://governor.delaware.gov/27th-Modification-of-the-Declaration-of-a-SOE-State-of-Delaware-01082021.pdf
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 operate at 25% capacity or 250 people,
whichever is less.
- Indoor dining may operate at 25% capacity.
- 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.
- Museums may reopen but no more than 250 people allowed per
floor and no guided tours
- Nonessential businesses are required to work from home
Read more: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/release/pause-various-phase-two-activities-ending-several-activities-remain-suspended
Read more: https://coronavirus.dc.govdc/sites/coronavirus/Mayor's
Order.pdf
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.
Gov. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health moved
all 11 regions into Tier 3 mitigations, effective November 20,
2020. Starting January 15, regions that have met the metrics for a
reduction of mitigations will be able to move out of Tier 3 to less
restrictive tiers.
Tier 1
- Bars and restaurants: Indoor service limited to lesser of 25%
or 25 persons per room
- 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: Recreation,
fitness centers and outdoor activities follow Phase 4 guidance
- 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:
- 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.
The state's emergency declaration is in effect through January
30, 2021.
Read more: https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive-Order-20-52-Tenth-Renewal-of-Emergency-Declaration.pdf
Read more: https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive-Order-20-53-Ext-of-20-50-Cont.-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 |
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 until further notice, 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/governor/mills/news/mills-administration-continues-early-business-closing-time-amid-increase-covid-19-positivity
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
- Telework is mandatory for state employees who are able to and
strongly encouraged for all businesses
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
Effective Dec. 26 through Feb. 8, 2021:
The following types of businesses must operate at no more than 25%
capacity: Restaurants, close-contact personal services, theaters,
retail, offices, gyms, libraries, museums, arcades, and
lower-contact indoor and outdoor recreation businesses.
All hospitals are directed to postpone or cancel all nonessential
inpatient elective invasive procedures in order to maintain and
increase inpatient capacity.
Read more: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/temporary-capacity-and-gathering-limits
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 |
In Michigan:
- Indoor dining is closed. Outdoor dining my continue to operate.
The state plans on opening indoor dining with mitigation
measures, capacity limits and a curfew on February 1.
- 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 at low-risk entertainment venues, recreational
facilities and places of public amusement may operate under safety
protocols
- 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/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-547899--,00.html
Read more: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98158-547909--,00.html
Read more: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/Order
Extended |
Minnesota |
As a measure to address a surge in COVID-19 cases,
effective January 11:
- Restaurants and bars must close to the public. Outdoor dining
may operate at 50% capacity, 150 people max. Establishments must
close dine-in service by 10 p.m.
- Gyms and fitness centers may operate at 25% capacity, 150
people max.
- Indoor events and entertainment may operate at 25% capacity,
150 people max.
- Outdoor events and entertainment may operate at 25% capacity,
250 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/covid-19/news/#/detail/appId/1/id/462092 |
Mississippi |
In Mississippi, maximum capacity for retail
businesses, restaurants, gyms, and seated dinners at reception
halls and conference centers is capped at 75%.
Read more: https://governorreeves.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/Executive-Order-1525-Safe-Recovery.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 with no
capacity restrictions but must adhere to safety protocols.
Read more: https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-announces-new-directed-health-measures-take-effect-thursday
Read more: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Documents/DHM-Measure-Table-ENGLISH.pdf |
Nevada |
Effective November 24 through February 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/current-status-mitigation-measures/
Read more: https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/statewide pause
extended until 1.15.2021 .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
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
Read more: https://www.governor.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Executive-Order-2020-085.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 29, 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/governor-cooper-extends-modified-stay-home-order-amid-rising-case-counts
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/covid/documents/dashboard/COVID-19-County-Alert-System-Report.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 heightened hygiene and cleaning standards
(25% capacity recommended)
- 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 heightened hygiene and cleaning
standards (50% capacity recommended)
- 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 heightened hygiene and cleaning
standards (75% capacity recommended)
- 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 January 18 - capacity limits for bars, restaurants and
event venues, are recommendations rather than requirements.
Read more: https://www.governor.nd.gov/ExecutiveOrder2020-43.5.pdf
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.
Serving food and drink must cease at 10 p.m.
- 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/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/resources/news-releases-news-you-can-use/stay-home-tonight-extended-01-22-21
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-19
cases:
All in-person businesses may operate at 75% occupancy, except where
noted. Self-certified restaurants may open at 50% capacity for
indoor dining. On-premises alcohol consumption prohibited unless
part of a meal; cocktails-to-go and carryout beverages are allowed.
- Personal care services (including hair salons and barbershops)
open at 50% occupancy.
- Indoor recreation and health and wellness facilities (such as
gyms and spas) open at 50% occupancy.
- All entertainment (such as casinos, theaters and shopping
malls) open at 50% occupancy.
- Construction activity may return to full capacity with
continued implementation of protocol.
- Telework much continue unless impossible.
Read more:
Responding to COVID-19 | PA.GOV |
Rhode Island |
In Rhode Island:
- Outdoor and indoor venues (performing arts venues and movie
theaters) may operate at 25% capacity, but not more than 125 people
may be present at the event or venue
- Employees who have the ability to work remotely are required to
do so.
- All retail establishments may continue operating for in-person
customer shopping. Retail stores of less than 30,000 square feet
must limit the number of customers within the store at any time to
no more than 1 customer per 100 square feet of store area. Stores
larger than 30,000 square feet must limit the number of total
occupants of the store at any time, including employees, to 1
occupant per 150 square feet
- Restaurants can operate at 50% capacity. All restaurants must
cease indoor and outdoor dining service at 10:00 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, after which
only takeout and delivery are allowed
- Bars are closed
- Indoor recreation and entertainment (pool tables,
arcade games) may operate at 1 person per 150 square feet. All
indoor entertainment businesses must close at 10 p.m. Sunday
– Thursday and at 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
- Personal service businesses and operations may operate. All
personal service businesses must close at 10 p.m. Sunday –
Thursday and at 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
- Indoors and outdoors, gyms and fitness centers may resume
operations at 1 person per 150 square feet. All gyms and
recreational facilities must close at 10 p.m. Sunday –
Thursday and at 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Read more: https://reopeningri.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Protect-Your-Household-Guidance-.pdf
Read more: https://reopeningri.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/12.10.20-PAUSE-Slide.pdf
Read more: https://reopeningri.com/wp-content/Reopening
RI-Pause-guidelines-v-F-1.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 |
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, 6 foot distancing required between
tables.
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 February 1:
- 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://coronavirus.wa.gov/news/new-roadmap-recovery-dashboard-now-live-all-regions-remain-phase-1-now
Read more: https://www.governor.wa.govHealthy Washington -
Roadmap to Recovery |
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.
- 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 |