U.S. state and local government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic

States, territories, and counties that issued a stay-at-home order

  Came into effect before March 22

  Came into effect before March 29

State, territorial, and local governments have responded to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the United States with various declarations of emergency, closure of schools and public meeting places, and other restrictions intended to slow the progression of the virus.

State-level regulations

This is a list of regulations that were imposed at the state level, restricting activities and closing facilities as a result of the pandemic. Many counties and municipal jurisdictions have imposed more stringent regulations.

State/territory		State of emergency declared	Stay at home ordered	Gatherings banned	Closures ordered				Sources
					Schools	Daycares	Bars & sit-down restaurants	Non-essential retail
Alabama		March 13	No	25 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Alaska		March 11	Regional	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
American Samoa		January 29	No
Arizona		March 11	No	50 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Arkansas		March 11	No	No specification	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
California		March 4	March 19	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Colorado		March 10	March 27	10 or more	Yes	Restricted	Yes	Yes
Connecticut		March 10	March 23	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Delaware		March 12	March 24	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
District of Columbia		March 11	No	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Florida		March 1	Regional	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Georgia		March 14	Regional	10 or more	Yes	No	Yes	No
Guam		March 14	No	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hawaii		March 4	March 25	11 or more, and public gathering in public places	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Idaho		March 13	March 25	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Illinois		March 9	March 21	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Indiana		March 6	March 25	All outside, and 11 or more inside a household	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Iowa		March 9	No	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Kansas		March 9	Regional	50 or more	Yes (remainder of term)	Yes	No	No
Kentucky		March 6	No	50 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Louisiana		March 11	March 23	11 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maine		March 15	No	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	Restricted
Maryland		March 5	No	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Massachusetts		March 10	March 24 (advisory)	11 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Michigan		March 11	March 24	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Minnesota		March 13	March 27	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mississippi		March 4	No	10 or more	Yes	No	Yes	No
Missouri		March 13	Regional	10 or more	Yes	No	Yes	No
Montana		March 12	No	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Nebraska		March 13	No	10 or more	Recommended	Restricted	Restricted	No
Nevada		March 12	No	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
New Hampshire		March 13	No	50 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
New Jersey		March 9	March 21	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
New Mexico		March 11	March 24	6 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
New York		March 7	March 22	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
North Carolina		March 10	Regional	50 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
North Dakota		March 13	No	50 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
N. Mariana Islands		January 29	No
Ohio		March 9	March 23	All	Yes	Restricted	Yes	Yes
Oklahoma		March 15	No	11 or more	Yes	Yes	Regional	Regional
Oregon		March 8	March 23	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Restricted
Pennsylvania		March 6	Regional	10 or more (recommended)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Puerto Rico		March 12	March 15	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rhode Island		March 9	No	25 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
South Carolina		March 13	No	50 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
South Dakota		March 13	No	50 or more	Yes	Yes	No	No
Tennessee		March 12	Regional	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Texas		March 13	Regional	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Utah		March 6	No	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
U.S. Virgin Islands			No		Yes	Yes
Vermont		March 16	March 25	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Virginia		March 12	No	10 or more	Yes (remainder of term)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Washington		February 29	March 23	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
West Virginia		March 4	March 23	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wisconsin		March 12	March 25	All	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wyoming		March 12	No	10 or more	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Alabama

COVID-19 Cases by counties of Alabama as of March 22

On March 12, all schools closed from March 18 until April 6.

On March 24, Birmingham issued a stay-at-home order (as a 24-hour curfew) effective March 24 to April 3.

On March 25, Tuscaloosa city mayor Walt Maddox issued a city-wide curfew, lasting from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. each day, effective March 27 to April 3.

Alaska

On March 12, a cargo pilot has the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Alaska. Events of all kinds and sizes, including concerts, conventions, and sporting events, are canceled throughout the state.

On March 13, schools closed through April 30 to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

On March 18, Alaska government banned dine-in restaurant in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. Anchorage medical providers have also opened drive-thru coronavirus testing in the city, but due to the shortage of test kits, referrals are needed before testing is administered.

Anchorage issued a stay-at-home order. Ketchikan and Sitka have issued shelter-in-place recommendations.

Arizona

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Arizona § Government Response

On March 11, a public health emergency was announced by Governor Doug Ducey.

On March 12, Event closures including Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix Alhambra Elementary School District closes; 13th – other schools closing.

On March 15, Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman announced statewide closure of Arizona schools through Friday, March 27.

On March 19, Governor Doug Ducey announced additional mitigation strategies to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona. The measures include activating the Arizona National Guard to assist logistics. Ducey also issued Executive Orders to halt all elective surgeries in the state of Arizona, delay expiration dates of Arizona driving license, and to restrict restaurants in counties with confirmed COVID-19 cases to provide dine-out options only. The order also instructed that all bars, movie theaters, and gyms, to be closed.

Arkansas

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Arkansas § Government response

On March 11, Governor Asa Hutchinson declared a public health emergency in response to the first presumptive case in the state.

On March 12, the governor ordered school closings in Saline, Jefferson, Pulaski, and Grant counties until March 30.

On March 14, the Arkansas National Guard was activated to help assist in logistics, transportation, and in manning the call centers.

On March 17, Hutchinson closed casinos for two weeks and loosened restrictions on claiming unemployment benefits for 30 days.

California

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in California § Government response

On March 12, Governor Newsom announced that mass gatherings over 250 people were banned until the end of March. He also issued an order to permit the state to commandeer hotels and medical facilities to treat coronavirus patients. In Santa Clara County, all gatherings of 100 or more people were banned, and gatherings of 35 or more people were banned unless they satisfied public health restrictions.

On March 15, Governor Newsom called for voluntary closure of bars and in-home self-isolation of seniors 65 and older, as well as persons at-risk due to underlying conditions. On March 16, the public health departments of six San Francisco Bay Area counties issued shelter-in-place orders and ordered all non-essential businesses to close as of March 17.

On March 19, Governor Newsom announced a statewide stay at home order with all residents except those working in essential occupations urged to stay at home. Governor Newsom said Wednesday that the state has asked the Department of Defense to deploy the USNS Mercy hospital ship in California. The lockdown will be voluntarily enforced and police will not arrest offenders. No end date was announced.

Colorado

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Colorado § Government response

On March 10, Governor Polis declared a state of disaster emergency. The announced emergency rules on paid sick leave for certain industries, like food handling, hospitality and child care; unemployment insurance for those who test positive for coronavirus; work from home rules for state employees; allow people over 65 years old to renew drivers licenses online; and a new drive-up lab in east Denver. There are new rules restricting visits to facilities that cater to older populations and ordering no in-person visits to correctional facilities.

San Miguel County imposed a stay-at-home order effective March 18 through April 3 at the earliest.

On March 23, the cities of Denver and Boulder issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24 through April 10 at the earliest, and Pitkin County issued a stay-at-home order effective immediately.

On March 25, Boulder, Jefferson, Broomfield, Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties issued stay-at-home orders effective March 26 through April 17. Erie extended the order to the entire city, including portions in Weld County.

Connecticut

On March 10, Governor Ned Lamont declared a public health emergency after two residents tested positive for coronavirus. On the same day, a State of Emergency was declared.

On March 15, Lamont issues an order that all schools close after Monday, March 16 and remain closed through Tuesday, March 31.

Delaware

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Delaware § Government response

On March 12, Governor John Carney declared a state of emergency following three more confirmed cases.

On March 13, Governor Carney closed all Delaware Public Schools from March 16 to May 15.

District of Columbia

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Washington, D.C. § Government response

Florida

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Florida § Government response

On March 17, the governor ordered businesses that sell liquor to reduce their occupancy by a half, and to limit parties on beaches to only 10 people per group.

On March 21, Governor DeSantis is considering a new strategy to put positive COVID-19 patients into isolation shelters such as abandoned convention centers and hotels instead of returning the patients to their home where they can infect their own family. Cases in Florida reached 763 presumptive positive cases.

On March 23, Miami Beach issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24.

On March 24, Leon County issued a stay-at-home order and nighttime curfew effective March 25. Orange County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26. Alachua County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 until April 9. Miami issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24.

On March 25, Osceola County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 until April 9. Pinellas County issued a "safer-at-home" order effective March 26 until April 2.

Georgia

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Georgia (U.S. state) § Government response

On March 13, the state of emergency is declared.

Athens-Clarke County imposed a stay-at-home order effective March 19 to April 7. Dougherty County imposed a shelter-in-place order effective March 22 through April 7.

On March 23, Atlanta issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24 for 14 days. Rome issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24 through April 7. Tifton issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 through April 7. Savannah issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 through April 8.

On March 24, Lowndes County issued a shelter-in-place order effective until April 6. Carroll County issued a shelter-in-place order effective until April 12 at the earliest. Cobb County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 until April 15. Floyd County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 through April 7. Sandy Springs issued a shelter-in-place order on March 24. Brookhaven issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 through April 15. Blakely issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 until further notice. Pickens County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 through April 7. Douglas County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 until April 10. Cherokee County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 through April 9. Conyers issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 through April 8.

Hawaii

On March 4, Governor David Ige declared a state of emergency until April 29. On March 21, Ige ordered a 14-day mandatory quarantine for travelers.

On March 22, Honolulu County issued a stay-at-home order effective until April 30. Maui County issued a similar order effective from March 25 to April 30.

On March 23, Governor David Ige issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 through April 30.

Idaho

On March 13, Governor Brad Little announced a state of emergency on the state. The state of emergency triggers Idaho price gouging law that prohibits the sale of fuel, drugs, food, and water at excessive price during a state of emergency.

On March 17, Blaine County imposed a stay-at-home order effective until April 6.

On March 23, the Idaho State Board of Education directed all public school districts to start a “soft closure” of all classroom facilities immediately, to continue through April 20.

Illinois

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Illinois § Government response

Jacqueline B. Vaughn Occupational High School, which serves students with special needs in Chicago, was closed from March 7 to 19. All schools in Illinois will be closed for two weeks starting March 17. All Chicago public schools will be provided with free meal pickup from Monday through Friday.

On March 11, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot canceled Chicago's two St. Patrick's Day parades.

Chicago businesses report a slowdown amid fears of COVID-19. Several events at McCormick Place have been canceled, and the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks have suspended their seasons.

Bars and restaurants that sell liquor in Chicago were limited to 100 patrons on March 15. Governor JB Pritzker ordered all bars and restaurants in the state to close dining room service for two weeks beginning March 17. Deliveries, takeouts, and sidewalk service will still be permitted. The ruling came after Pritzker noticed that people were ignoring previous restrictions.

Oak Park issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 20.

Indiana

On March 6, Governor Eric Holcomb declared a public health emergency due to the first positive Indiana case. Also on the 6th, Tippecanoe County declared a public health alert as testing for the virus started, which was upgraded to a public health emergency on the 9th over a positive case.

On March 8, Eli Lilly and Company advised employees to work from home if at all possible, to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. On March 9, Hickory Elementary School in Hendricks County closed for 2 weeks after a student tested positive for the virus. Avon Community School Corporation later closed all Avon schools until March 20 after a second student showed symptoms.

On March 10, Indiana University announced classes at all campuses would be taught remotely for two weeks starting March 23, following spring break. In-person classes would potentially resume on April 6. On the same day, Purdue University announces all classes to be held online starting March 23 and potentially through the end of the semester. On March 11, the University of Notre Dame announced classes would be taught online starting March 23 through at least April 13, and classes would be cancelled the week of April 15 to allow time to transition classes to an online format. That same day, Ball State University announced that, starting March 15, classes would transition to online only until April 30.

Holcomb announced the closure of all bars and restaurants statewide to in-person service on March 16. Delivery, take-out, and drive-through service will still be available. He imposed a stay-at-home order effective March 25 to April 7.

On March 23, Holcomb announced statewide stay-at-home order effective March 25.

Iowa

• March 9 – Proclamation of Disaster Emergency signed by Governor
• March 15 – Governor Reynolds recommends closing schools for four weeks. The state is developing legislation to provide child care during the emergency, including food for low-income students. The total number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the state increases to 22.
• March 25 - Number of cases in Iowa reached 145, and 1 fatality reported in Dubuque County.

Kansas

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Kansas § Government response

On March 12, Governor Laura Kelly has issued an emergency declaration for the State of Kansas.

On March 14, Johnson County has declared a state of emergency.

On March 15, Governor Laura Kelly recommends closing schools for a week. Several schools across the state (but none in Wichita) suspend classes for the rest of the month.

On March 16, Kelly also announced a ban on gatherings of 50 or more people.

Johnson, Wyandotte, and Leavenworth counties imposed stay-at-home orders on March 22. Douglas County issued an order effective March 24 until April 23 at the earliest.

On March 23, Miami County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 until April 23.

On March 24, Atchison County issued a "shelter-at-home order" effective March 25 to April 25. Morris County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 until April 25. Sedgwick County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25. Doniphan and Shawnee counties issued stay-at-home orders effective March 26.

On March 25, Lyon County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 until April 25.

Kentucky

• March 6 – Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, also confirming the state's first COVID-19 case.
• March 13
  • The Supreme Court of Kentucky issued an order in response to the COVID-19 emergency, effective from March 16 to at least April 10. Among the order's effects on the Kentucky court system were:
    • All in-person court appearances, except for "emergency and time-sensitive matters", were canceled.
    • Continuances were ordered for civil trials, hearings, and motions. Judges had discretion to continue or complete any proceedings in progress.
    • All cases involving small claims, eviction, juvenile, probate, traffic, or guardianship were continued, except for emergency matters and hearings required by statute.
    • Courtroom attendance was limited to attorneys, parties, and necessary witnesses.
  • Kentucky Power temporarily suspended disconnects for non-payments.
• March 14 – A 53-year-old man in Nelson County who tested positive for COVID-19 became the first known case of a patient being forcibly quarantined after refusing to self-isolate. A law enforcement officer was placed outside his home.
• March 16 – Beshear announced the closure of in-person service at bars and restaurants. Delivery, take-out, and drive-through service will still be available.
• March 17 – Beshear announced the closure of all public-facing businesses that do not provide a specific set of "essential services", effective at 5:00 pm on March 18. Among the businesses required to close were community centers, hair salons, spas, gyms, concert venues, and sports venues. Restaurants remained under the restrictions announced on March 16.
• March 22 – Beshear announced the closure of all nonessential businesses in the state as of March 23.

Louisiana

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Louisiana § Government response

New Orleans issued a stay-at-home order effective March 20. A statewide order was later issued effective March 23.

On March 16, Governor John Bel Edwards ordered all places where people gather to be closed until at least April 13.

On March 22, Governor Edwards announced a statewide stay-at-home order effective until April 12 in a press conference.

Maine

On March 13, public buildings in city of Portland and various schools are closed. Maine Legislature is also adjourned.

On March 15, Governor Janet Mills declared a state of emergency in Maine.

On March 23, Brunswick issued a shelter-in-place order effective for seven days.

Maryland

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Maryland § Government response

On March 5, Governor Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency after the first three cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the state.

On March 12, Governor Hogan declared all Maryland public schools were to be closed from March 16 through April 24, gatherings of more than 250 people were banned, and the Maryland National Guard was activated to a higher state of readiness.

On March 15, Governor Hogan ordered all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and off-track betting parlors to shut down to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

On March 16, Governor Hogan signed an executive order banning gatherings of over 50 people as recommended by the CDC.

On March 17, Maryland postponed all state primaries until June 2 to reduce the risk of coronavirus infection to the Marylanders.

On March 23, Governor Larry Hogan ordered all non-essential businesses in the state to close effective at 5 p.m. Monday to prevent further spread of COVID-19. He also announced initiatives to provide relief to small businesses and employees.

Massachusetts

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Massachusetts § Government response

Nantucket issued a stay-at-home order effective March 23 through April 6. Provincetown also issued a stay-at-home order effective March 23.

On March 23, Governor Charlie Baker issued a stay-at-home advisory for the state. In response, Chilmark issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24.

Michigan

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Michigan § Government response

On March 12, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for all public schools to close until April 6.

On March 13, Whitmer ordered cancellation of most events gathering more than 250 people. Effective March 17, this threshold was reduced to 50 people.

On March 16, Whitmer ordered restaurants and bars to suspend on-site dining, allowing only take-out and delivery service.

Effective March 21, Whitmer restricted non-essential medical and dental procedures, to preserve resources for medical services.

Effective March 22, Whitmer ordered closure of non-essential personal-care services, such as hair salons, and massage or tattoo services.

Effective March 24, Whitmer ordered all non-essential workers to stay at home, and all non-essential travel ceased.

Minnesota

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Minnesota § Government response

On March 10, Minnesota approved $20.8 million from the general fund to add the public health response contingency account, making it just over $25 million to support virus investigation, outbreak monitoring, public information, statewide response coordination and lab analysis.

On March 11, the University of Minnesota canceled in-person classes at all five of its campuses through at least April 1, moving to online learning starting next week due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. Mayo Clinic in Rochester also began "drive-through testing" for the virus, though patients still needed to be approved to be tested by telephone screening.

Map of Reports of COV-19 in Minnesota

On March 13, a Peacetime State of Emergency was declared by Governor Tim Walz. Mayo Clinic also announced that they had processed 90 tests for the virus and had found zero positive patients, indicating that the virus is not yet widespread in the state. They also announced that they received about 200 tests in the first 36 hours of testing and are, at this time, capable of processing 300 tests per day.

On March 14, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter declared a State of Local Emergency. The city will no longer be issuing any new permits for gatherings of 50 or more people. He also requested that Ramsey County police suspend all evictions. The St. Paul Public Library, St. Paul Schools, and all parks and recreation centers including the Como Zoo were also closed from March 16 through March 27.

On March 15, Governor Tim Walz closed all schools from March 18 until at least March 27. The state confirmed that there were now 35 confirmed cases of the virus with at least three spread person to person in the state. During the school shutdown meals and mental health services will still be provided to students in need. Under the governor's order, schools will remain open for the elementary-aged children of health care workers and other emergency workers. Teachers will be using this time to plan for a possibility of weeks of long-distance learning.

Mississippi

• March 13 – Museums, public universities, Belhaven University, Mississippi College, Millsaps College, community colleges, public schools, and private schools closed; church services and various events including the "South, North, and State Championship Archery in Mississippi Schools (AIMS)" cancelled.
• March 14 - Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency.
• March 21 – Tupelo issued a stay-at-home order effective from March 22 through March 28. Oxford issued a stay-at-home resolution effective March 22 through April 6 at the earliest.
• March 23 – Fulton issued a shelter-in-place order effective from March 24 to April 5.

Missouri

On March 13, Governor Mike Parson declared a state of emergency for Missouri, following the third and fourth cases of the disease manifesting in the state. The University of Missouri System schools moved to online-only classes the same day.

Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties and Kansas City and Belton issued stay-at-home orders on March 22.

St. Louis and St. Louis County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 23 to April 22. St. Charles County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24. Jefferson County issued a stay-at-home order effective from March 24 through April 23. Columbia and surrounding Boone County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 through April 24. Cass County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24 through April 24. Springfield and Greene County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 for 30 days. Randolph County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 until April 24.

Montana

• March 13 – Montana High School Association canceled basketball tournaments.

Nebraska

• March 13 – State of Emergency

Nevada

On March 5, the Clark County School District in Nevada canceled all out of state trips for all schools in the area. CCSD said that they took this action for "an abundance of caution." CCSD also reported that they will be rescheduling all the trips that were canceled. Then on March 12, the CCSD canceled extra activity classes for all schools as well, however regular classes are to continue still.

Governor Steve Sisolak declared a State of Emergency on March 12 to help move emergency resources and then on March 15, Sisolak announces that all schools in the area will be closed until the minimum of April 6.

On March 17, Steve Sisolak ordered all non-essential businesses closed for 30 days.

On March 24, governor Sisolak banned the use of anti-malaria drugs for COVID-19 treatment, notably chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine.

New Hampshire

• March – State of Emergency, School closings

New Jersey

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in New Jersey § Government response

New Mexico

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in New Mexico

On March 11, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency.

On March 23, Governor Grisham announced a statewide stay-at-home order that requires 100% of non-essential business workforce to work from home effective March 24.

New York

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in New York (state) § Government response

On March 7, 2020 a state of Emergency declared by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

On March 12, gatherings with over 500 people will be banned and only medically necessary visits would be allowed at nursing homes. Broadway theatres have been closed until April 14. Cuomo waived the requirement that schools be open for 180 days that year in order to be eligible for state aid.

On March 13, drive-through testing began in New Rochelle, Westchester County.

On March 15, Public schools in Westchester, Suffolk, Nassau and New York City have been closed.

On March 17, Mayor Bill DeBlasio announced that the city is considering a shelter-in-place order within the next 48 hours.

North Carolina

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina § Government response

On March 10, Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency after five more cases tested presumptive positive on March 9.

On March 14, Governor Cooper forbids all kind of events and gatherings of 100 or more people. On the same day, he also ordered all of the state's public schools to be closed for a minimum of two weeks.

On March 17, Governor Cooper ordered all of the state's bars and restaurants to suspend dine-in service.

On March 20, The state activated North Carolina National Guard to assist in logistics and transportation of medical supplies, as the state reported it had 179 cases.

On March 22, Mecklenburg County announced that they will cover one week cost of people staying in hotels and motels to keep the tenants from being evicted. On March 24, the county issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 through April 16.

On March 23, Governor Roy Cooper closes all K-12 public school statewide through May 15, bans mass gatherings over 50 people, and closes some businesses including: gyms, movie theaters, sweepstakes parlors, health clubs and other similar facilities. Madison County issued a stay-at-home recommendation. Pitt County and the Town of Beaufort on the coast have issued shelter-in-place orders effective March 25. Beaufort's order is effective March 25 until April 22. Durham's stay-at-home order is effective March 25.

On March 24, Mecklenburg County, the most populous county on the state, announced a stay-at-home order would come into effect from 8 a.m. on March 26 and last at least until April 16. The order also bans gatherings of more than 10 people.

On March 25, Guilford County, Greensboro, and High Point issued stay-at-home orders effective March 27 through April 16. Ayden issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 until April 9. Winston-Salem issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 until April 16. Clemmons issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 27 until April 16.

North Dakota

• March 13, State of Emergency

Ohio

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Ohio § Government response

COVID-19 Cases by counties of Ohio

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was one of the first state governors to "sound the alarm" about the coronavirus threat, taking action before Ohio had many confirmed cases. Axios called him "among the leading governors in the country sounding the alarm about the threat of the coronavirus." The Washington Post called his and Department of Health director Amy Acton's response "a national guide to the crisis", pointing out numerous occasions when moves taken by Ohio were soon followed by other states.

On March 3, when the state had no confirmed cases, Governor Mike DeWine cancelled the Arnold Classic, a move which the Washington Post said seemed radical at the time.

On March 9, DeWine declared a state of emergency, when the state had 3 cases. On March 11, he advised the state's colleges to go to online classes.

On March 12, DeWine announced that all schools from K-12 would close for a 3-week break, starting March 16 and the state instituted a ban on gatherings of more than 100, with exemptions for airports, workplaces, restaurants, religious gatherings, weddings, and funerals.

On March 15, DeWine and Acton ordered the suspension of dine-in service at all bars and restaurants, and the following day closed bowling alleys, fitness centers, gyms, movie theaters, public recreation centers, trampoline parks, and water parks, and banned gatherings of more than 50 people. Late on Monday the 16th, Acton called off the primary election scheduled for the following day.

On March 17, DeWine ordered that elective surgeries be postponed.

On March 18 DeWine closed barbershops, salons, and tatto parlors and announced closing of most BMV locations, asking the state legislature to pass a grace period for people whose licenses expired. Businesses that remained open were advised to monitor employees' temperatures. Mayor Andrew Ginther declared a state of emergency in Columbus, Ohio.

On March 19 Governor DeWine signed state active duty proclamation that will activate 300 personnel from the Ohio National Guard to help with humanitarian efforts.

On March 22 the Ohio Department of Health issued a stay at home order closing all non-essential businesses from March 23 at 11:59 PM until April 6.

Oklahoma

• March 12, 13 – Numerous events canceled; The Tulsa County Library closed; Tulsa County jury trials March 30 – April 13 cancelled.
• March 13, price gouging protection.
• March 15, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency.
• March 16, Oklahoma State Board of Education holds emergency meeting to authorize statewide school closures.
• March 17, An individual in the Oklahoma State Senate tests positive for the virus, measures are taken to have State Senate work remotely.
• March 18, First confirmed death due to COVID-19 in Oklahoma occurs in Tulsa.
• March 24 – Norman issues a stay-at-home order effective March 25 until April 14. Governor Stitt issues a "safer-at-home" order that requires "all vulnerable populations" to stay at home except for "essential travel", although it is unclear how this will be enforced.
• March 24 – Gov. Stitt issues safer at home order for 19 counties with coronavirus cases, closing nonessential businesses and requiring those over age 65 to stay at home except for essential activities. Nonessential medical and dental procedures will be pushed back until after April 7.

Oregon

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Oregon § Government response

Pennsylvania

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Pennsylvania § Government response

As of March 16, in Philadelphia only essential commercial establishments may remain open, including: grocery stores, pharmacies, daycare centers, hardware stores, gas stations, banks, post offices, laundromats, and veterinary clinics.

On March 19, the state's department of education announced that all statewide assessments would be canceled for the remainder of the 2019–2020 school year. On the same day, the Pennsylvania Turnpike announced that all tolls will reopen to truckers and drivers.

Philadelphia imposed a stay-at-home order effective March 23. Allegheny County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 23 for two weeks. Governor Tom Wolf issued a stay-at-home order for Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, and Montgomery effective March 23 for two weeks.

On March 24, Erie County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 until April 6.

By March 25, the governor's stay-at-home order had been amended to include Philadelphia and Erie County as well as Lehigh and Northampton counties effective March 25 through April 6.

Puerto Rico

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Puerto Rico § Government response

On March 12, Governor Vázquez declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard. She stated that National Guard personnel will be stationed at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and the Port of San Juan to screen arriving passengers for symptoms.

On March 13, Puerto Rico public schools were closed for 14 days.

On March 15, Vázquez issued an island-wide curfew through March 30 and closed all businesses not involved in food sales, medicine, or banking.

Rhode Island

• March 9, Governor Gina Raimondo declares a state of emergency.
• March 13, Springbrook students self-quarantine after a Utah Jazz player gives autograph to one who tested positive;
• March 16, public schools are closed onward.
• March 17, Bars and dine-in restaurants closed, crowds of 25 or more people banned.
• March 24 – New Shoreham issues a shelter-in-place order for Block Island effective March 24 through April 15.

South Carolina

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in South Carolina § Government response

On March 13, Governor McMaster announced a state of emergency is in effect on South Carolina.

On March 15, the government announced that schools are closed throughout the state.

On March 17, Governor McMaster issues an executive order requiring the mandatory shutdown of dine-in service in restaurants and bars.

On March 21, McMaster ordered local law enforcement to disperse crowds on state beaches.

On March 24, Governor McMaster and State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announce that public schools statewide, including colleges and universities, will remain closed through the end of April.

On March 25, Charleston adopted a stay-at-home ordinance effective March 26 for two weeks.

South Dakota

March 13, Governor Noem declared a state of emergency; School are closed beginning 16th.

Tennessee

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Tennessee § Government response

On March 15, the mayor of Nashville imposes restrictions on restaurants and closes bars in Davidson County. Nashville issued a stay-at-home order effective March 22 for at least 14 days. Memphis issued a "safer-at-home order" effective March 24 through April 7, and surrounding Shelby County issued a similar order the same day, with the county's other municipalities issuing stay-at-home orders by March 24. Davidson County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 23.

On March 24, Franklin issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 for seven days.

Texas

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Texas § Government response

On March 2, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County both declared a "local state of disaster and a public health emergency" after an individual was mistakenly released from quarantine at Joint Base San Antonio by the CDC before a third test for coronavirus returned a positive result. On March 23, the city and county issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 through April 9.

On March 13, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a statewide disaster for all counties in the state. Abbott also announced the first drive-through testing facility in San Antonio, and will expand to other cities across the state.

Dallas County imposed a stay-at-home order effective March 23 through April 3. Rowlett extended this order to cover the Rockwall County portion of the city. On March 23, Richardson extended the order to cover the Collin County portion of the city, effective until April 30. On March 24, Dallas extended the order to the entire city, including portions in Denton and Kaufman counties.

Waco issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 23 initially for seven days; surrounding McLennan County soon followed with its own order effective for 14 days. Corsicana issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 through April 8.

On March 23, Brazos County, in conjunction with Bryan and College Station, issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 until April 7.

Bell, Cameron, Hunt, and Stephens counties and the city of Forney also issued shelter-in-place orders in March 23. Galveston County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24 until April 3. Lampasas issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 23 through April 5.

On March 24, Tarrant County issued a stay-at-home order through April 3. Ft. Worth extended the order to the entire city, including portions in Denton, Parker, and Wise counties. El Paso and El Paso County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 until further notice. Denton County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25. Travis and Williamson counties issued stay-at-home orders effective March 24 through April 13. Austin extended the Travis County order to the entire city, including portions in Hays County. Teague issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 until April 3. Milam County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 until April 7. Fort Bend County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 through April 3. Castro County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 through April 3. New Braunfels issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25. Newton County issued a 24-hour curfew for juveniles effective March 24. Gun Barrel City issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 until further notice. Starr County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25. Kaufman County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 through April 8.

As of 24 March 2020, Collin, Harris, Hidalgo, and Rockwall counties have also issued stay-at-home orders.

On March 25, 2020, Nueces County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 through April 8. Chambers and Liberty counties issued "stay-safe orders" effective March 24 through April 3. Brazoria County issued a "stay safe at home" order effective March 26 through April 3. San Jacinto County issued a "stay home/work safe" order effective March 25 through April 19. Palmview issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25. Robertson County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 through April 8. McKinney issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 until April 1. Hays County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 until April 10. Longview and Gregg County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 through April 9. Burnet County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 until further notice. Hideaway issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 until April 1.

Utah

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Utah § Government response

On March 13, all schools were ordered closed and to switch to online classes by the 18th by Governor Gary Herbert.

On March 23, the public school closure was extended through May 1.

On March 25, Summit County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 through May 1.

Vermont

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Vermont § Government response

On March 13, a COVID-19 task force was set up and on the 10th, the Vermont State Emergency Operations Center was activated. Governor Phil Scott issued Executive Order 01-20 which declared a State of Emergency until it expires on April 15. The Executive Order limits visitors to nursing homes, assisted living residences, residential care homes, and specific care facilities. It also suspends traveling by state employees for non-essential government business, prohibits most mass gatherings including at schools and excluding transit, most offices, and grocery and commercial stores. The National Guard was also activated. Additionally, the Vermont General Assembly voted to adjourn until March 24 to prepare for the virus.

On March 15, Governor Phil Scott ordered all schools in Vermont to be closed and all school activities to be cancelled no later than Wednesday, March 18, and lasting through at least April 6.

On March 16, Governor Scott announced his emergency declaration would be amended to limit public gatherings to either 50 people or 50% occupancy.

Also on March 16, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger declared a state of emergency for Burlington and ordered all bars and restauarants to close Tuesday starting at 6:00am and continuing for at least 24 hours. All nonessential city services will also be suspended from Wednesday, March 18, through at least April 6.

On March 17, Governor Scott ordered the closure of all Vermont child care programs, except for those that serve people "essential" to responding to the pandemic. The closure starts on Wednesday, March 18, and lasts through April 6. The governor's order defines "essential" persons as healthcare providers, criminal justice personnel; public health employees; firefighters; Vermont National Guard personnel; other first responders and state employees; and staff and providers of necessary childcare services.

On March 20, Governor Scott announced that he would be working with the VT state legislature to develop a loan program through the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) for businesses impacted economically by the pandemic. He also announced that Vermont businesses can apply for economic injury disaster loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA). The Vermont Senate will reconvene on Tuesday, March 24, to act on measures to respond to COVID-19. Vermont state officials also stated that the number of available beds statewide has increased to 500 and the number of available ventilators has increased to 240.

On March 24, Governor Phil Scott issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective March 25 until April 15.

Virginia

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Virginia § Government response

On March 12, Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in the state of Virginia.

On March 17, Northam banned a gathering of more than 10 people in restaurants, fitness centers, and theaters.

On March 19, Virginia officials are requesting law enforcement to avoid arrests while possible. The administration also asks magistrates and judges to consider alternatives to incarceration.

On March 20, Virginia National Guard is activated. The state announced they have 114 cases of COVID-19, with 20 hospitalizations.

On March 23, Northam announced schools will be closed for the remainder of the academic year. Barbershops, gyms, theaters, bowling alleys, and any other business that allows the group of more than 10 people, will be banned.

Washington

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Washington (state) § Government response

Playground at a Seattle elementary school is closed due to the epidemic on 25 March

On February 29, Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency after the first US death attributable to COVID-19 occurred in a man in his 50s with an underlying chronic health condition who had been admitted to EvergreenHealth Medical Center after complaining of severe breathing problems.

Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan declared a civil emergency on March 3.

On March 11, Governor Inslee invoked emergency powers and banned "social, spiritual, and recreational gatherings" of over 250 people in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties (including the core of the Seattle metropolitan area) for at least the month of March.

On March 15, Governor Inslee announced the closing of all sit-down restaurants statewide, noting that "very strong measures are necessary to slow the spread of the disease". Restaurants are still allowed to offer takeout and drive through options.

On March 21, the City of Everett ordered residents and business owners to stay at home "until further notice", except for some essential workers. The city of Edmonds also issued a stay-at-home order effective March 22 until further notice.

On March 22, President Donald Trump said the federal government would pay the costs of activation of the Washington National Guard while under control of the state governor.

On March 22, 2020, retired Navy admiral Raquel C. Bono was named by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee to lead the state's health system response to the pandemic. President Donald Trump also announced approval of Washington emergency declaration, and have instructed Federal assistance to be given to assist the local recovery efforts in fighting the coronavirus.

Yakima County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 22 until further notice.

Governor Inslee will sign an emergency proclamation which is a stay-home order effective 48 hours after signing the proclamation. It will be in effect for 2 weeks minimum. However, essential businesses will continue to run as normal.

West Virginia

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in West Virginia § Government responses

West Virginia was the last US state to confirm a COVID-19 case, with the first confirmed case, involving a patient in the Eastern Panhandle who did not require hospitalization, announced on March 17. On March 14, Governor Jim Justice closed schools, cancelled travel by state employees, suspended the high school basketball tournaments, and restricted access to nursing homes.

On March 16, Justice declared a state of emergency. As of March 16, the state had tested 84 suspected cases.

On March 17, Justice ordered restaurant dining rooms, bars, and casinos to close until March 31.

On March 22, Governor Justice urged West Virginians to stay home as much as possible.

On March 23, Governor Justice announced a stay-at-home order to be effective at 8 p.m. on the same day and ordered non-essential businesses to close immediately.

Wisconsin

Main article: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Wisconsin § Government response

The Osceola School District closed schools on March 10, to sanitize the buildings and buses after a person who attended a regional sports tournament was found to be infected.

On March 12, Governor Tony Evers declared a State of Emergency.

On the 13th, the governor ordered the closure of all public and private K-12 schools in the state until at least April 5. Most schools in the University of Wisconsin System, including Madison and Stout, have cancelled all in-person classes through early April.

On March 16, Evers announced restrictions on number of people that could be present on childcare settings, limiting it to 10 staff and 50 children at the same time.

On March 17, a statewide ban of all gatherings with more than 10 people was announced by the governor.

On March 23, the City of Milwaukee issued a stay-at-home order effective that day, followed by a statewide "safer-at-home order" effective March 24.

On March 23, Gov. Evers ordered non-essential businesses to close.

Wyoming

On March 12, the University of Wyoming and the Northern Wyoming Community College District both extended their spring breaks in response to the virus. Also announced was a command center being established by the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and the Wyoming Department of Health, while the Natrona County Health Officer issued an order to cancel the 2020 Wyoming High School Class 3A/4A Basketball Championships that were in progress. Additionally, the 2020 Wyoming Democratic caucuses were modified to remove any in-person part of the caucuses, and move to mail ballots and drop off ballots.

On March 13, Governor Gordon issued Executive Order 2020–2 to declare a State of Emergency in order to access funding issued by Congress. The Order allows for the use of the Wyoming National Guard along with giving additional powers to the Director of the Office of Homeland Security, the Adjutant General, and the Director of the Wyoming Department of Health. Additionally, the Wyoming High School Activities Association Board of Directors postponed spring sports to at least the 28th, with the exception of the Class 4A and Class 3A Basketball Championships which would stay cancelled. Spring break extensions were announced for Casper College and Laramie County Community College and classes at Eastern Wyoming College were cancelled for a week.

On March 15, Governor Gordon and Wyoming State Superintendent Jillian Balow issued a joint recommendation that all Wyoming school close to reduce the spread of the virus. This led to several school districts to announce closings, including Natrona County School District, Laramie County School District, and Teton County School District. Additionally, Sheridan Memorial Hospital issued a press release suspending elective surgeries, the Casper Recreation Center had its activities suspended, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming cancelled club activities and sports leagues up to April 5 and closed all open locations until schools started to reopen. Evansville restricted government facilities to the public, postponed all court dates, and limited Town Council meetings.

Territories

American Samoa

On March 3, travel restrictions were planned.

On March 4, Health Advisory passed that takes effect March 9. American Samoa will not be issuing any new government travel authorizations.

On March 10, Health Advisory modified, US passport holders and the residents travelling from US states with Covid-19 cases will not have to spend 14 days in Hawai'i and obtain a health clearance three days before arrival. Flight restrictions has been canceled, though cruise ships are now banned.

On March 11, governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga established government task force to provide a comprehensive action plan for American Samoa.

Guam

On March 13, A.B. Won Pat International Airport begins temperature testing.

On March 14, Public health emergency declared. Public senior centers closed; gatherings of more than 100 people prohibited.

On March 16, authorities of Guam shuts down for 14 days, including all schools.

Northern Mariana Islands

• Before March 12, task force exists.

Virgin Islands

Testing on the islands began March 3, with the first three tests sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. On March 13, Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas’ was denied entry to the islands outside of allowing an injured patient to be removed from the ship.

• March 13–30 "VI Montessori School and International Academy to Close"
• "All UVI Graduate and Undergraduate Classes to be Held Online"

Indian nations

The Navajo Nation imposed a stay-at-home order on the entire reservation, the largest reservation in the country, on March 20. The Navajo Nation reissued this order on March 24.

The Northern Cheyenne and Crow Indian reservations in Montana imposed curfews.

On March 21, the Makah Reservation in northwestern Washington State issued a shelter-in-place order. On March 22, the Lummi Nation also announced a shelter in place order after five cases in the area were confirmed, including two members of the tribe.

On March 23, the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in southwestern Colorado issued a stay-at-home advisory.

Further reading

• Mervosh, Sarah; Lu, Denise (March 23, 2020). "See Which States and Cities Have Told Residents to Stay at Home". The New York Times. Retrieved March 23, 2020. {{cite news}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
• Martineau, Paris (March 23, 2020). "What's a 'Shelter in Place' Order, and Who's Affected?". Wired News. Retrieved March 24, 2020. {{cite news}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)

See also

• Impact of the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic on religion
• Impact of the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic on politics
• Impact of the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic on education