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by Causes | 6.22.20

States are beginning the process of gradually reopening their economies and society amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While implementation will vary from state-to-state, many will look similar to guidelines offered by the White House Coronavirus Task Force for states & regions or those suggested by the National Governors Association. See when and how states are beginning to reopen:

Phased Reopening Underway

ALABAMA - Safer-at-home order in effect through July 3rd.

April 30th:

\nRetail stores can reopen with 50% occupancy and in compliance with sanitation and social-distancing guidelines.
Elective medical procedures can restart subject to state rules & guidelines.
\nBeaches can reopen subject to local social distancing guidelines and with gatherings of 10 or more people prohibited. People must maintain 6 feet of separation.

May 11th:

\nNon-work gatherings of any size will be allowed, including houses of worship, with people maintaining six feet of social distancing.
\nGyms, athletic facilities, barbershops, and salons can reopen with specific sanitation & distancing rules.
\nRestaurants, bars, and breweries can open for on-premises consumption of food & drink with specific sanitation & distancing rules.

May 22nd:

\nEntertainment venues, childcare, and summer camps can reopen in compliance with social distancing & sanitation rules, and employees wear face coverings.

June 1st:

\nEducational institutions can reopen in compliance with social distancing & sanitation rules, and employees wear face coverings.

June 15th:

Organized athletic activities are permitted to resume.

ALASKA

April 24th:

\nNon-essential businesses ― including retailers, restaurants, personal care services, and non-public facing businesses ― can reopen if hygiene protocols & social distancing by non-household members are maintained & all employees wear face coverings. Restaurants & personal care services must take reservations and limit occupancy to 25% of capacity, and patrons must wear face coverings (except in restaurants).
\nChildcare and day fishing charters can operate under social distancing guidelines with all employees & participants wearing face coverings (except children under age 2). Gyms can reopen by reservation only with social distancing of at least 10 feet while exercising. Lodging & overnight camping can reopen by reservation with non-household members prohibited from staying in the same cabin, tent, or other lodging.
\nTravel within the state is permitted for members of the same household for any purpose, including recreational or sightseeing activities in compliance with social distancing guidelines. Stops should be minimized along the way, and social distancing should be enforced at all stops for food, gas, or supplies.

May 4th:

Elective surgeries can resume and Alaskans can visit doctors for non-urgent needs.

May 8th:

Dine-in restaurants can open at 50% of their usual capacity. Bars can reopen at 25% of capacity, as can indoor fitness classes.
Religious gatherings of up to 50 people will be allowed, but people who sing must maintain 10 feet of physical distancing.

May 22nd:

All businesses and houses of worship can return to 100% of their normal capacity, but localities can keep tighter restrictions in place.

ARIZONA

May 1st:

\nElective surgeries can resume at healthcare facilities that meet preparedness criteria, such as demonstrating a more than 14-day supply of personal protective equipment, adequate staffing & beds, testing all staff, patients, and visitors universally. Surgeries are to be prioritized based on urgency.

May 8th:

\nBusinesses offering personal services such as barbershops & cosmetologists can reopen by appointment. They must comply with safety protocols and best practices, including the use of face coverings for employees & customers.

May 11th:

\nRestaurants and coffee shops can resume dine-in services with limited dining capacity, physical distancing protocols, and safety protocols.

May 13th:

\nPools, gyms, fitness centers, spas, massage therapists, and personal service providers are permitted to reopen in compliance with industry specific restrictions.

ARKANSAS

April 26th:

\nElective surgeries that don’t require the emergency room can resume if patients don’t exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, haven’t had contact with infected persons, and must undergo a coronavirus test 48 hours before the surgery.

May 1st:

\nState parks will begin a limited reopening. Rental of camp sites, cabins, lodges, and RVs is limited to Arkansas residents. Arkansas residents with self-contained RVs can stay overnight in campgrounds. Check in and check out will be automated.

May 6th:

\nBarbershops, hair salons, massage therapists, tattoo parlors, and other personal services can reopen by appointment. Pre-screening of employees and clients, the use of face masks to the extent allowed by services, and appropriate social distancing would be required.

May 11th:

\nRestaurants may open with 1/3 of total capacity and tables 10 feet apart so diners are seated at least 6 feet away from other diners. Employees who interact with customers must wear a face mask, and patrons must wear a face covering until the food or drink is served.

May 18th:

\nIndoor venues including theaters, arenas, stadiums, and auction houses can reopen for audiences of fewer than 50 people with social distancing requirements for performers, contestants, and members of the audience.

June 1st:

\nTeam sports at the youth & high school level can resume training under certain guidelines.

CALIFORNIA - No end date set for stay-at-home order.

April 22nd:

\nSurgeries such as heart procedures or cancerous tumor removal can be performed.

May 8th:

\nCertain retailers can reopen with curbside pickup and physical distancing, including clothing stores, florists, and bookstores.

May 20th:

Over half of the state's counties progressed into reopening after meeting health-related criteria.

May 25th:

\nPlaces of worship can open at 25% capacity or with 100 people in attendance, whichever is lower. Retailers may reopen to in-person patrons in compliance with certain guidelines.

June 12th:

Schools, day camps, bars, gyms, campgrounds, and professional sports are permitted to resume in accordance with certain restrictions.

COLORADO - Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors in effect through July 1st.

April 27th:

\nRetailers can resume operations by offering curbside pickup. Real-estate agents can resume showing houses, although open house events are prohibited.

May 1st:

Retailers can resume in-store sales with social distancing. Hair salons, tattoo shops, personal trainers, dog groomers, and dental offices for one-on-one services. Other elective medical services can reopen with strict precautions for personal protective equipment.

May 4th:

\nOffices may reopen with limited capacity. Up to 50% of staff can work in person while following social distancing guidelines.

May 12th:

State park campsites will be available for rental.

May 27th:

\nIn-person dining can be allowed for up to 50% capacity or 50 people, whichever is fewer. Restaurants are encouraged to provide outdoor seating.

June 1st:

Children's day camps & youth sports camps can reopen.

CONNECTICUT - Stay safe, stay home order in effect.

May 20th:

Offices & stores can open at 50% capacity, and restaurants can offer outdoor seating.

June 1st:

Barbershops & hair salons can reopen. Outdoor gatherings of up to 25 people will be permitted.

DELAWARE

May 18th:

Churches & houses of worship can conduct in-person services with restrictions.

May 20th:

Retail establishments can reopen by appointment only.

June 1st:

Restaurant & retail establishments can reopen at 30% occupancy. Outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people are permitted under certain circumstances.

June 15th:

Retail establishments & restaurants will be permitted to operate at up to 60% occupancy. Childcare will be permitted to reopen.

FLORIDA

April 17th:

\nBeaches and parks can be reopened by cities and counties subject to social distancing guidelines.

May 4th:

\nRestaurants can open with 25% capacity indoors, and outdoor seating with six feet of social distancing. Parties are restricted to 10 or fewer. (Some counties, including Broward & Miami-Dade, are coordinating a slower reopening timeline.)
Retail stores, museums, and libraries can open at 25% indoor capacity.

May 11th:

Barbershops & personal care services can reopen in compliance with social distancing guidelines.

May 18th

Restaurants and dining establishments can reopen with indoor seating at up to 50% occupancy. In-store retail sales establishments can reopen at 50% capacity, as can museums & libraries, gyms & fitness centers.

May 28th:

Organized youth activities, including sports teams & leagues, clubs & other programs, and childcare, are permitted to resume under certain restrictions.

GEORGIA

April 24th:

The state will allow barbers, hair & nail salons, gyms, massage therapists, bowling alleys, and tattoo parlors to reopen. All must comply with minimum basic guidelines for screening workers, sanitizing surfaces, enforcing maximum possible social distancing.
Businesses that choose to open are also subject to industry-specific guidelines. For example, salons & massage therapists can provide services by appointment only, must stagger worker schedules, and require all employees to wear appropriate personal protective equipment; while gyms must screen the temperature of patrons, halt group classes, and have workers enforce equipment wipedown policies.

April 27th:

The state will allow theaters and restaurant dine-in services to open subject to social distancing and sanitation guidelines, including industry-specific guidelines.
Restaurants that choose to open for dine-in services must screen the temperature of workers, limit party size to no more than six, redesign seating arrangements to ensure six feet of separation between seating, and utilize physical barriers on booth seating when available.
Theaters that choose to open must require each party of patrons to sit at least six feet apart, with ushers enforcing social distancing guidelines. Seats, armrests, handrails, doors, doorknobs, and door handles would be thoroughly sanitized before & after each showing.

May 14th:

Non-critical infrastructure businesses are limited to gatherings of 10 people. Restaurants & dining rooms can't have more than 10 patrons per 300 square feet. Retail businesses, including food businesses, are to limit patrons to 50% or 8 patrons per 1,000 square feet.

June 1st:

Restaurants and bars can reopen with up to 25 people or 35% capacity. Summer camps can reopen, professional sports teams & organizations can resume practice, and gatherings of up to 25 people are permitted.

HAWAII - Safer-at-home order in effect.

April 25th:

\nOutdoor exercise such as swimming, surfing, and walking pets is permitted. Jogging, running, or walking on the beach is permitted with social distancing requirements.

May 1st:

\nFlorists can resume operations as long as they do so in a manner that's safe for employees and customers.

May 7th:

Agriculture businesses, auto dealerships & car washes, pet grooming services, and observatories & support facilities can reopen.
Childcare services, retail & repair services (including those in shopping malls) can reopen.

May 29th:

Barbershops, hairdresser studios, nail technician studios, tattoo studios, and water parks can reopen with certain restrictions.

June 1st:

Clubhouses, dog parks, playgrounds, skate parks, county parks, and beach parks can reopen subject to certain restrictions.

IDAHO

May 1st:

\nPlaces of worship can open if they adhere to strict physical distancing, sanitation protocols, and any other CDC guidance.

May 16th:

\nRestaurants, indoor gyms, recreation facilities, hair salons & other close contact services can reopen with specific protocols.

May 30th:

Bars, movie theaters, state parks (for camping) are permitted to reopen subject to certain restrictions. Gatherings of up to 50 persons and non-essential travel are permitted subject to certain restrictions.

ILLINOIS

May 1st:

Animal grooming services, greenhouses, garden centers, and nurseries may reopen as essential businesses following social distancing requirements.
\nNon-essential retail stores may reopen to fulfill telephone and online orders through pick-up outside the store and delivery.
State parks will begin a phased reopening, and golf will be permitted under strict social distancing guidelines.
All persons over the age of 2 who are medically able to tolerate a face-covering or mask must wear one.

May 29th:

\nManufacturing, offices, stores, barbershops, and salons can reopen with capacity limits.

INDIANA

May 4th:

\nRetail and commercial businesses can reopen at 50% capacity. Malls can reopen with indoor common areas restricted to 25% capacity.
Social gatherings of up to 25 people are permitted, and restrictions on essential travel are eased.

May 11th:

Restaurants and bars that serve food can open at 50% capacity. Personal services (e.g. salons, barbershops, and tattoo parlors) can reopen by appointment only.

IOWA - Public health emergency in effect until June 25th.

May 1st:

\nRestaurants, fitness centers, malls, libraries, race tracks, and other retail establishments can reopen with capacity limited to 50% and public health measures in place.
Restrictions on religious and spiritual gatherings will be lifted so long as churches and other hosts implement reasonable public health measures.

May 28th:

Bars, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and social/fraternal clubs can reopen with specific guidelines.

June 1st:

Outdoor performance venues, casinos, bowling alleys, amusement parks, skating rinks, skate parks, and outdoor playgrounds are permitted to reopen. Social, community, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings; and events of more than 10 persons are permitted. All require 50% occupancy at the venue and social distancing protocols are followed.

KANSAS

May 4th:

\nRestaurants, childcare facilities, and libraries may reopen but must maintain at least 6 of distance between customers.

May 14th:

Personal service businesses (e.g. barbershops & salons) can reopen. Graduation ceremonies with no more than 10 persons in a room or that are outdoor drive-through ceremonies are permitted.

KENTUCKY

April 27th:

\nHealthcare clinics & medical offices, physical therapy settings, chiropractic offices, optometrists, and dental offices may reopen for non-urgent healthcare services.

May 6th:

\nOutpatient ambulatory surgery and invasive procedures can resume. Patients must have COVID-19 testing before the procedure and universal masking & PPE requirements apply.

May 11th:

\nManufacturing, construction, vehicle & vessel dealerships, and professional services may reopen at 50% capacity. Dog grooming & boarding can reopen. Horse racing may operate without fans.

May 20th:

Retail & houses of worship will be allowed to reopen. All patrons & employees at stores will be required to wear a mask.

May 25th:

Personal services including barbershops, salons, and costmetology businesses can reopen. Social gatherings with up to 10 people are allowed.

June 1st:

Movie theaters, fitness centers, and bowling alleys can reopen.

June 8th:

\nDistilleries, horse shows, aquariums, libraries, museums, outdoor attractions, and in-home childcare programs can reopen.

June 15th:

\nCenter-based childcare programs, day camps, and low-contact youth sports can reopen.

June 29th:

\nBars can reopen. Groups of 50 people or fewer are allowed. Expanded youth sports activities can resume.

LOUISIANA

May 1st:

\nRetail stores in malls can open for curbside delivery.
Restaurants will be allowed to open their outside areas for patrons to eat meals only, without tableside service.
All employees of a business who have contact with the public must wear a mask.

May 15th:

Restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, and coffee shops can open with 25% occupancy limits, as can shopping malls, gyms & fitness centers, barbershops & salons, movie theaters, and aquariums, museums, & zoos.

June 5th:

Restaurants, cafes, coffee shops; shopping malls; gyms & fitness centers; barbershops & salons; movie theaters; racetracks; museums, zoos, aquariums; bars & breweries; massage & tattoo establishments, spas; pool halls, bowling alleys, & skating rinks; event centers & wedding venues; outdoor playgrounds & play centers; and casinos & video poker establishments can reopen at 50% occupancy per specific restrictions.

MAINE

May 1st:

Personal services (e.g. barbershops & salons), auto dealerships, and drive-in stay-in-your vehicle religious services can reopen with residents required to wear masks in places where physical distancing is difficult to maintain.

May 11th:

Retail stores, fitness centers & gyms in rural parts of the state can reopen for outdoor classes of 10 persons or fewer, and one-on-one training subject to certain restrictions.

May 18th:

Restaurants in rural parts of the state can reopen subject to specific restrictions.

May 22nd:

Campgrounds (including RV parks) can reopen pursuant to specific restrictions.

June 1st:

Gatherings of up to 50 persons are permitted.

MARYLAND - Safer at home public health advisory in effect starting May 15th.

May 9th:

\nElective medical procedures can resume. Walking, hiking, running, biking, golfing, tennis, boating, fishing, and camping can resume, including at closed state parks & state beaches.

May 15th:

\nRetail stores can reopen at up to 50% capacity with precautions in place and curbside pickup & delivery strongly encouraged. Manufacturing operations may resume in a safe manner.
Churches & houses of worship can hold religious services at up to 50% capacity, with outdoor services strongly encouraged.
Barbershops & hair salons can reopen at up to 50% capacity by appointment only and with appropriate health & safety guidelines in place.

May 29th:

Outdoor dining restaurants, social organizations, outdoor youth sports & outdoor youth day camps, and outdoor pools can reopen with certain restrictions.

MASSACHUSETTS - Safer at home advisory in effect.

May 18th:

\nManufacturing, construction, and places of worship can reopen in compliance with specific guidelines.

May 25th:

Office spaces, laboratories, hair salons & barbershops, car washes, and pet grooming may reopen in compliance with specific guidelines.

MICHIGAN - Stay-at-home order extended through May 28th.

April 24th:

Outdoor activities such as golf and motorized boating may resume.
Landscapers, lawn-servicing companies, plant nurseries, and bike repair shops can resume operating subject to social distancing guidelines.
Big-box retailers will no longer have to close off garden centers and areas dedicated to selling paint and carpet.
Residents are allowed to travel between residences, although it isn’t encouraged.

May 18th:

\nManufacturing work can resume.

May 22nd:

\nIn the northern regions of the state, retail businesses, office work that can't be done remotely, and restaurants & bars with limited seating can reopen.

May 26th:

Retail businesses & auto dealerships are permitted to reopen.

May 29th:

Non-essential medical, dental, veterinary procedures can resume under certain restrictions.

June 4th:

Retailers are permitted to reopen.

June 8th:

Restaurants & day camps can reopen, groups of up to 100 people can gather outdoors, in-home services can resume, gyms & fitness centers can resume outdoor classes, practices, training sessions, or games.

June 15th:

Personal services (e.g. salons & barbershops), movie theaters & gyms, and outdoor performance & sporting venues can reopen with certain restrictions. Indoor gatherings of up to 50 people, outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people, and outdoor performance & sporting venues of up to 500 people will be permitted to reopen.

MINNESOTA

April 27th:

\nNon-critical industrial and office-based businesses that don’t directly interact with customers can return to work if they can’t work from home.

May 11th:

\nElective surgeries can resume if healthcare providers have developed criteria for determining which procedures should proceed.

May 27th:

\nPlaces of worship can open at 25% occupancy if they adhere to social distancing and public health guidelines.

June 1st:

Outdoor dining at restaurants & bars are permitted to resume and personal services can reopen at 25% occupancy.

MISSISSIPPI

April 27th:

\nRetail stores can reopen and operate at 50% capacity while following CDC and health department guidelines.

May 7th:

\nRestaurants can reopen dining rooms at 50% capacity or lower as long as servers wear masks. Parks can open for day use with social distancing guidelines in effect.

May 15th:

Tattoo parlors can reopen by appointment and with sanitation guidelines in effect.

May 19th:

\nIn-person worship services can resume in compliance with social distancing & sanitation guidelines.

May 21st:

Casinos are allowed to reopen in compliance with social distancing & sanitation guidelines.

June 1st:

Ballparks, movie theaters, auditoriums, libraries, and museums can reopen with certain restrictions. Public & private social gatherings are limited to 20 persons indoors or 50 persons outdoors where social distancing isn't possible, or 50 & 100 persons where it is possible. Businesses & non-profits, public schools, and state courts can reopen.

MISSOURI

May 4th:

Retailers may reopen with 25% capacity.
Restaurants may offer dining-in services with at least 6 feet of distancing between tables and no more than 10 people at a single table.
State office buildings will be open to the public as soon as practicable.

June 1st:

Retailers are to limit the number of individuals in any retail location by 10% to 25%. Summer school & other on-campus activities, daycares & other childcare centers, and state office buildings are permitted to reopen. Restaurants can offer dine-in services.

MONTANA

April 26th:

\nPlaces of worship can become operational with reduced capacity and where strict physical distancing protocols can be maintained between non-household members. Gatherings of more than 10 people in circumstances that don’t allow for appropriate distancing should be avoided.

April 27th:

\n“Main Street” and retail businesses can become operational with reduced capacity and where strict physical distancing protocols can be maintained.

May 4th:

\nRestaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries, and casinos can become operational under strict physical distancing and with reduced capacity protocols under state guidelines.

June 1st:

\nRestaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries, and casinos can expand to 75% capacity. Gyms, indoor fitness classes, pools, and hot tubs can reopen at 75% capacity if they adhere to physical distancing & frequent sanitation. Concert halls, bowling alleys, and other places of assembly can operate with reduced capacity and strict physical distancing guidelines.

NEBRASKA

No stay at home order enacted. State campaign based on staying home, social distancing at work, shopping alone and only once a week, helping kids social distance, helping seniors stay at home and exercise at home.

May 4th:

\nRestaurants can offer dine-in services at no more than 50% of their normal capacity. Personal services (e.g. barbershops, salons, massage & tattoo parlors) can reopen with no more than 10 people present at a time.
\nHouses of worship can offer in-person services but with six feet of separation between worshipers.

June 1st:

\nYouth baseball & softball teams can resume practicing with games set to resume June 18th.

NEVADA

May 1st:

\nAll retail businesses can operate under a curbside commerce model.
Places of worship can have drive-in religious services if worshipers remain in their vehicles and maintain social distancing.
Residents can play golf, pickleball, and tennis if they practice social distancing.

May 9th:

\nRestaurants, barbershops, salons, and most retail businesses can reopen with certain guidelines & limitations.

May 29th:

Public & private gatherings of up to 50 persons are permitted; restaurants, bars, pubs, taverns can serve food & bars not serving food can reopen; retail businesses; barbershops, nail salons, and hair salons; aesthetic service providers; spas & massage therapy centers; gyms & fitness centers; recreational centers & pools; movie theaters, bowling centers, arcades; and cannabis distributors can reopen.

June 4th:

Gaming casinos can reopen.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

May 4:

Elective surgeries can resume if they are time sensitive.

May 11th:

\nRetail shops can reopen to customers at 50% occupancy and employees must wear facemasks. Barbers & salons can reopen for customers who may reservations, with a limit of 10 people (including staff) in the premises with all wearing facemasks.

May 18th:

Restaurants can reopen for dine-in services but only with outdoor seating options.

May 22nd:

Childcare providers can reopen, amateur & youth sports can resume with certain restrictions.

June 1st:

Acupuncture, body art, cosmetology, health & fitness facilities, massage facilities, and beaches can reopen with certain restrictions.

NEW JERSEY - No end date set for stay-at-home order.

May 2nd:

All state parks, golf courses, and county parks can reopen.

May 18th:

Retailers can reopen for curbside pickup.

May 20th:

Residents can shop for vehicles in person.

May 22nd:

\nBeaches, boardwalks, lakes, and lakeshores can open with social distancing measures in place.

May 26th:

Elective surgeries & procedures can resume.

June 15th:

Nonessential retailers & restaurants will be allowed to offer in-person services.

June 22nd:

Hair salons & barbershops can reopen.

NEW MEXICO - Emergency order extended through May 31st.

April 30th:

\nNon-essential retail stores can offer curbside pickup. Veterinarians can reopen, as can pet adoption services, animal grooming, daycare, and boarding services. Golf courses can reopen.

May 16th:

\nBusinesses can reopen at 25% capacity, except for salons, gyms, malls, and dine-in service at restaurants. People are required to wear face coverings.

May 27th:

Restaurants & bars are permitted to reopen for outdoor dining service only.

June 1st:

Hair salons, gyms, and indoor shopping malls, and indoor dining can reopen at up to 25% or 50% occupancy based on certain restrictions.

June 15th:

Courts will be permitted to resume jury trials.

NEW YORK - Stay-at-home order extended through June 13th.

May 15th:

\nSome regions (Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, & Mohawk Valley) will be able to reopen beginning with construction, manufacturing, retail (curbside pickup), agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

May 29th:

Professional services, administrative support services, retail in-store shopping, and barbershops & hair salons can reopen based on certain restrictions.

June 8th:

New York City is expected to begin reopening.

NORTH CAROLINA - Safer at home order in effect.

May 8th:

Retail stores can reopen at 50% capacity, and childcare facilities can open for children of parents who are working or looking for work.
Gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed outdoors.

May 22nd:

Mass gathering limits for event venues, conference centers, stadiums, sports arenas, amphitheaters, and groups at parks or beaches are generally limited to no more than 10 persons indoors or 25 persons outdoors. Restaurants, personal care services, pools, childcare facilities, day camps, and overnight camps can reopen at 50% capacity.

NORTH DAKOTA

No stay-at-home order, executive order specifying closures was in effect through April 30th.

May 1st:

\nRestaurants and bars, fitness centers, and personal services (e.g. salons, barbershops, waxing studios, and other cosmetology businesses) can reopen in compliance with industry-specific and universal state protocols.

June 1st:

Summer school classes and certain summer programs can take place in school buildings.

OHIO - Stay safe order in effect May 1st.

May 1st:

Hospitals and healthcare providers may resume non-emergency operations.

May 4th:

\nGeneral offices, manufacturers, and construction companies can reopen.
Capacity will be limited to 50% of fire code to meet social distancing guidelines.
Face coverings will be required for all employees and customers/clients at all times.

May 12th:

Retail stores, consumer and services businesses will be permitted to open.

May 26th:

\nGyms and fitness centers can reopen, low- or non-contact sports leagues can resume competition under safety protocols, and pools can reopen under the regulation of local health departments. Contact sports can resume training.

May 31st:

\nChildcare and day camps will be allowed to reopen.

June 1st:

Catering businesses & banquet halls can reopen with crowds limited to 300.

June 19th:

Amusement parks, casinos, and water parks can reopen with certain restrictions.

OKLAHOMA

April 24th:

Barbershops, hair & nail salons, and pet groomers can reopen for appointment only and must adhere to sanitation & social distancing guidelines.
State parks & outdoor recreation areas will be reopened.
Grocery stores should continue to maintain hours for vulnerable populations.

May 1st:

Dining, entertainment, gyms, movie theaters, and sporting venues can operate using CDC-recommended social distancing & sanitation protocols.
Places of worship can reopen for in-person meetings or worship if they leave every other row or pew open and adhere to CDC-recommended guidelines for social distancing & sanitation, plus recommended state guidelines.
Tattoo parlors can reopen for appointments only and must adhere to sanitation & social distancing protocols.

OREGON - No end date set for stay-at-home order.

May 1st:

Elective surgeries may resume at hospitals & healthcare facilities with a bed capacity at or above 20%, that are at no more than 50% of their pre-COVID-19 procedure volume, and all facilities must have a plan to stop elective surgeries if a resurgence occurs.

May 15th:

In 28 counties, restaurants, bars, and other establishments can open for dine-in services until 10pm.
Personal services businesses like barbershops & salons can reopen.
All retail businesses, including malls & shopping centers, can reopen.
Gyms & other fitness centers can reopen with specific guidelines.

June 1st:

Washington County can enter Phase One of reopening.

PENNSYLVANIA

May 1st:

\nNon-essential construction projects can resume with strict guidelines for social distancing, safety, and the wearing of masks.

May 8th:

Counties may begin reopening in compliance with the governor’s red-yellow-green plan. Businesses that reopen must comply with specific guidelines and precautions.

May 29th:

8 counties will move to the yellow reopening phase.

June 5th:

16 counties will to the green reopening phase, and all counties in the red phase are expected to move to the yellow phase.

RHODE ISLAND

May 9th:

Non-critical retailers can reopen with capacity restrictions, though preorders are encouraged.
Elective medical procedures can resume under safety guidelines.
Some parks may reopen.

May 30th:

Places of worship can open to parishioners at 25% of total capacity.

SOUTH CAROLINA

April 20th:

\nRetailers selling furniture, clothing, sporting goods, books, and flowers, in addition to department stores and flea markets, are allowed to reopen at no more than 20% capacity with social distancing protocols.

April 21st:

\nBeaches are permitted to reopen subject to local and county government approval.

May 11th:

Outdoor dining services can resume.

May 18th:

Close contact service providers, fitness & exercise centers, commercial gyms, and public or commercial pools can reopen with limited capacity.

May 22nd:

\nAttraction facilities can reopen including zoos, museums, aquariums, planetariums, waterparks, miniature golf facilities, historic buildings and sites.

May 30th:

Adult & youth sports leagues can resume practicing.

SOUTH DAKOTA

April 28th:

Retail businesses can resume operations in a manner allowing for reasonable physical distancing, good hygiene, and appropriate sanitation.
Outpatient healthcare services can resume if providers have adequate stores of independently-sourced PPE.
Employers may screen employees for symptoms where appropriate, should encourage employees to stay home when sick, and must practice sanitation practices.

TENNESSEE

April 27th:

\nRestaurants can offer dine-in services at half capacity. Employees are recommended to wear face coverings and business owners should follow federal guidelines for hygiene and workplace sanitation standards, in addition to the state guidance (counties with major cities including Memphis and Nashville, are coordinating a slower reopening timeline).

April 29th:

Retailers can open at half-capacity. Employees are recommended to wear face coverings and business owners should follow federal guidelines for hygiene and workplace sanitation standards, in addition to the state guidance (counties with major cities including Memphis and Nashville, are coordinating a slower reopening timeline).

May 6th:

\nPersonal services such as salons, barbershops, and massage parlors can reopen at 50% capacity with services by appointment only and no waiting areas. Additional sanitation practices will be required and both employees & customers must wear face coverings. (Counties with major cities including Memphis and Nashville, are coordinating a slower reopening timeline).

May 22nd:

\nCapacity restrictions on restaurants and retail are eased but such facilities must meet social distancing guidelines. Seating must be at least 6 feet apart between groups. Live music is permissible with appropriate precautions, including 15 feet of separation between performers & audience.

TEXAS

May 1st:

\nRetail stores, restaurants, movie theaters, malls, museums, and libraries can reopen at 25% capacity with social distancing and public health guidelines in effect. In counties with five or fewer COVID-19 cases, these entities may reopen at 50% capacity.
\nLicensed healthcare professionals can reopen, but hospitals must reserve 15% of capacity for COVID-19 patients.

May 8th:

Salons can reopen with a limit of one customer per stylist and at least 6 feet between stations & between customers waiting. Masks are strongly recommended but not mandatory.

May 18th:

\nRestaurants can increase their indoor occupancy to 50%. Childcare centers, massage & personal care centers, gyms, youth clubs, and non-essential manufacturing & business offices can reopen at 25% capacity and social distancing.

May 22nd:

\nBars can reopen at 25% indoor occupancy. Rodeos, bowling alleys, aquariums, and natural caverns can reopen.

May 31st:

\nDay youth camps, overnight youth camps, and youth sports (practices only until June 15th) can reopen. Certain professional sports can reopen with without in-person spectators.

June 1st:

Public schools can resume in-person summer school.

June 12th:

Dine-in restaurants and other businesses that previously had a 50% occupancy limit can increase to 75% occupancy.

UTAH

May 1st:

\nRestaurants can offer dine-in services with extreme social distancing measures. Personal services (e.g. barbers & salons) can reopen with social distancing.
Gyms can reopen but are encouraged to remain closed.

May 16th:

All businesses in \"low risk\" areas can reopen with reasonable precautions, such as making flexible work arrangements and continuing social distancing.

VERMONT

April 20th:

\nRetailers can open for curbside pick-up and delivery services. Outdoor work & construction in unoccupied buildings can resume with crews of no more than two.

May 4th:

\nElective outpatient procedures may resume, including outpatient clinic visits & diagnostic imaging, and outpatient surgeries & procedures.
\nManufacturing and distribution operations may resume with a maximum of 10 employees with social distancing. Crews of 10 or fewer employees per location can perform outdoor work and construction in unoccupied sites.

May 6th:

\nGatherings of 10 or fewer people are allowed outdoors, but adults age 65 and older are asked to continue to stay home. Outdoor recreational areas like skate parks, tennis courts, ball fields, trail networks, and golf courses can reopen.

May 22nd:

\nLodgings can open but out-of-state guests must certify that they have been in quarantine for 14 days.

May 29th:

Hair salons & barbershops can reopen.

June 1st:

Gyms, indoor fitness clubs, personal care services, childcare facilities, home cleaning & maintenance businesses can reopen. Social gatherings of up to 25 people can resume.

VIRGINIA - Stay-at-home order in effect through June 10th.

May 1st:

Elective surgery and dental procedures were allowed to resume.

May 15th:

Retail businesses can reopen with limited capacity. Restaurants can reopen for outdoor dine-in services.
Personal care, recreation, and entertainment businesses can reopen.

May 29th:

Public beaches are permitted to reopen to recreational activities, race tracks are permitted to run single-day events are subject to certain restrictions.

WASHINGTON - Stay-at-home order extended through May 31st.

May 5th:

\nNon-essential, non-contact businesses like lawn care and car washes can resume operations.
\nMost state parks and recreational areas will be allowed to reopen with no overnight camping allowed. Fishing & hunting can resume. Golf can resume with parties limited to two players from outside the same household, or more if players live in the same home.
Individual counties can ask for an exception to state regulations on businesses.

May 29th:

Outdoor recreation, manufacturing, construction, domestic services, retail, real estate, barbershops & hair salons, nail salons, pet grooming, and restaurants can reopen in Phase 2 counties.

June 1st:

Camping in state counties are permitted.

WEST VIRGINIA - Safer-at-home order in effect until further notice.

April 28th:

\nHospitals can resume performing elective procedures on a timeline determined by each hospital.

May 4th:

\nBusinesses with 10 or fewer employees; restaurants with takeaway service or outdoor dining; religious entities and funeral homes; and professional services (barbershops, salons, pet groomers) are permitted to reopen in compliance with physical distancing and sanitation guidelines.

May 11th:

\nGyms and fitness centers and drive-in movie theaters are permitted to reopen.

May 14th:

Fitness centers, gyms, and recreation centers can reopen.

May 21st:

Indoor dining at restaurants can resume, as can shopping at indoor shopping malls & large or specialty retail stores.

May 26th:

Bars can reopen at 50% capacity, as can museums, visitor centers, and zoos.

June 5th:

Casinos & movie theaters will be permitted to reopen.

June 22nd:

Youth sports games with spectators, outdoor sporting events with spectators, and outdoor equestrian events with spectators can resume with certain restrictions.

WISCONSIN

April 29th:

\nAll non-essential businesses can do curbside drop-off of goods and animals. All must operate free of contact by providing payment options online or over the phone, operate with one staff member, and have proper disinfecting practices in place.
Outdoor recreational rentals of boats, golf carts, kayaks, ATVs, and other recreational vehicles will be permitted. Automatic or self-service car washes can operate.

May 12th:

Standalone & strip-mall based retail stores can reopen to offer in-person shopping for up to five customers at a time while maintaining required social distancing practices & sanitation practices.
Drive-in theaters can open to the public in compliance with certain restrictions.

May 13th:

The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the stay-at-home order and made it immediately unenforceable.

WYOMING

May 1st:

\nGyms, barbers, salons, and other personal care services can reopen with specific distancing & sanitation guidelines in effect.

May 15th:

\nRestaurants, bars, and other businesses likely to draw more than 10 people will be allowed to reopen if they follow sanitation & distancing protocols.

June 1st:

Outdoor public gatherings of up to 250 persons & outdoor events, including sporting & other events of up to 250 persons, will be permitted with certain restrictions.

— Eric Revell

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