Officials across the U.S. are taking various measures to combat COVID-19. The White House extended its social distancing guidelines on March 31 for another 30 days to try to minimize the national death toll. If you are a small business owner wondering how long the lockdown, or as some states are calling it “shelter in place order” will be in place for, we’ve got you covered.
Here is a state-by-state breakdown of existing lockdowns due to COVID-19. We will update this list as new information is released.
Alabama
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. CDT, April 4 until 5 p.m. CDT, April 30
Alaska
‘We crossed a line today,’ Gov. Dunleavy orders statewide shelter in place, limits travel. Anchorage mayor issued “Hunker Down” order previously: nonessential businesses to close, people to stay home if possible.
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. ADT, March 28 until April 11.
Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey issued a stay-at-home on March 30. This order will not affect the operations of essential businesses which include health care facilities and grocery stores.
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. MST, March 31
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home order on March 19 to protect the health and well being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Stay at home, effective March 19 until further notice.
Colorado
Stay at home, effective 6:00 a.m. MDT, March 26 until April 26.
Denver (and Denver County)
Mayor Michael Hancock issued a stay-at-home order for the city and county of Denver. Order urges businesses to work from home and the delivery of goods where possible.
Stay at home, effective 5 p.m. MDT, March 24 until April 10.
Boulder
The order requires all people in the city of Boulder to stay home and for businesses to implement work-from-home policies.
Stay at home, effective 5 p.m. MDT, March 24 until April 10.
Pitkin County
The order is a stronger directive for people to remain at home, for tourists to head home, and for nonessential businesses to close. Essential businesses are directed to meet the social distancing and other prevention techniques at all times.
Stay at home, effective March 18 until April 17.
Connecticut
Gov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order asking Connecticut businesses and residents to “Stay Safe, Stay Home.” “At this critical time it is essential that everyone just stay home so we can contain the spread of this virus while keeping essential services running,” Lamont said.
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 23.
Delaware
“We’re acting with urgency to prevent a spike in coronavirus cases that could overwhelm our hospital system,” said Gov. John Carney. Carney ordered Delawareans to stay at home whenever possible and closed all nonessential businesses in the state to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
Stay at home, effective at 8 a.m. EDT, March 24.
District of Columbia
Following moves by the governors of Maryland and Virginia, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser also issued a “stay at home” order, directing residents to stay in their homes except for getting food and other essential household goods, obtaining medical care, traveling to perform “essential” work and a few other exceptions, including outside recreation.
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT, April 1
Florida
Gov. DeSantis had been previously criticized for refusing to implement statewide social distancing guidelines, particularly as beach-goers and students on spring break continued to gather in large groups. He issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state as it grapples with a rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak on Wednesday.
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT, April 3 until April 30
Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp plans to sign an order requiring residents to shelter-in-place from Friday through April 13 and another closing public grade schools for the rest of the academic year.
Shelter in place, announced April 1
Atlanta
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed a 14-day stay-at-home order for the city of Atlanta. As of right now, the order does not include essential businesses, parks, the Atlanta BeltLine or restaurants serving takeout.
Stay at home, effective at midnight EDT, March 24 until midnight EDT, April 6.
Blakely
Shelter in place, effective at 12 a.m. EDT, March 24
Carrollton
Shelter in place, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT, March 25 until 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 12
Savannah
Mayor Van Johnson issued a mandatory shelter-in-place order. Non-essential businesses should discontinue operations. Public spaces will remain open, but social distancing practices of six feet remain in place.
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 24 until April 8.
Athens-Clarke County
Shelter in place, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT, March 20 until April 7
Dougherty County
Shelter in place, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT, March 21 until 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 7
Gwinnett County
Stay at home, effective March 27 until 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 13
Hawaii
Gov. David Ige announced an emergency proclamation ordering residents statewide to stay at home through April 30. Residents may leave home only for essential activities and business, or if they cannot work from home.
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. HST, March 25 until 11:59 pm, April 30.
Idaho
Self-isolate at home unless residents are healthcare workers, public safety employees or other “essential workers” such as grocery store employees.
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. MDT, March 25 until April 15.
Illinois
May leave home for essential activities, including outdoor activity, certain kinds of work, to retrieve supplies and to care for others. It was issued until April 7 then get extended to
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. CDT, March 21 until April 30.
Indiana
May leave home for “essential activities, essential governmental functions, or to participate in essential business and operations.”
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 24 until 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 6.
Kansas
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. CST, March 30 until April 19
Kentucky
Stay healthy at home, effective 8:00 p.m. EDT, March 26.
Louisiana
All state buildings have been closed; places of amusement like playgrounds, theaters and mall stores are closed to the public.
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. CST, March 23 until April 30
Maine
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m EDT, April 2 until April 30
Maryland
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the “stay at home” order, directing Maryland residents not to leave their homes unless it’s for an “essential” purpose, such as getting food or medicine or going to work at a job that’s been deemed essential.
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 30
Massachusetts
Order extends through May 4; places of worship aren’t required to close; company cafeterias and school cafeterias aren’t required to close.
Stay at home, effective 12 p.m. EDT, March 24 until 12 a.m., EDT, May 4.
Michigan
Volunteering at food pantries and shelters and exercise are considered essential.
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. EDT, March 24 until April 7.
Minnesota
Stay at home and limit movements outside of their home beyond essential needs.
Stay at home, effective 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 27 until 5:00 p.m. CDT, April 10.
Mississippi
Shelter in place, effective at 5 p.m. CDT, April 3 until 8 a.m. CDT, April 20
Missouri
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m., CST, April 6 until 11:59 p.m. CST, April 24
Montana
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. MDT, March 28 until April 10
Nevada
Stay at home, effective April 1 until April 30.
New Hampshire
Stay at home, effective 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 27.
New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive stay-at-home order that invalidated any county exceptions; construction and utility workers are exempt; pet stores and car dealerships can also remain open.
Stay at home, effective March 24.
New Mexico
Religious services are exempt; hotels and other lodging sites must operate at 50 percent capacity.
Stay at home, effective March 24.
New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. New York State on PAUSE: 100 percent of the workforce must stay home, excluding essential services;
All nonessential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason are temporarily banned.
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 22.
North Carolina
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. EDT, March 30 until 5 p.m. EDT, April 29
Ohio
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 23 until 11:59 p.m. EDT, May 1.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 28 until April 16
Tulsa
Safer at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 28 until April 16
Oregon
On March 23, Gov. Kate Brown issued Executive Order 20-12, effective immediately until further notice. A statewide order, Failure to comply will be considered an immediate danger to public health.
Stay at home, effective March 23.
Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf issued an executive order to more than 20 counties and extended to the whole state on April 1. Residents must stay at home except for certain essential activities and work to provide life-sustaining business and government services.
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, April 1 until April 30.
Rhode Island
Stay at home, effective at 4:00 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 13
South Carolina
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. EDT, April 6
Tennessee
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 31 until April 14.
Texas
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. CDT, April 2
Utah
Davis County
Stay at home, effective April 1 until May 1
Salt Lake County
Stay at home, effective March 30 until April 13
Summit County
All residents stay at home and cease non-essential travel. This order applies to non-essential businesses, services, and visitors in addition to residents.
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. MDT, March 27 until 11:59 p.m. MDT, May 1
Wasatch County
Stay at home, effective March 30 until April 14
Vermont
Gov. Phil Scott issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order on March 24 and directed the closure of in-person operations for all nonessential businesses.
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. EDT, March 25 until April 15.
Virginia
Gov. Ralph Northam issued a “stay at home” order, directing Virginians to stay home except for getting food, supplies, medical care, to go to work and to get fresh air and exercise.
Stay at home, effective at March 30
Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order on March 23 prohibiting residents from leaving their homes except to conduct essential activities.
Stay at home, effective March 23 until May 4.
West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order on March 23 directing all West Virginians to stay home unless performing an essential activity.
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 24 until further notice.
Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the “Safer at Home” order on March 24, ordering residents to stay in their homes except for essential activities.
Stay at home, effective at 8 a.m. CDT, March 25 until 8 p.m. CDT, April 24.
Wyoming
Jackson
Stay at home, effective March 28 until 11:59 p.m. MDT, April 17
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