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{"Alabama":"<li>03\/02\/2020: On March 2, the Alabama Department of Public Health advised individuals to \"wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, cover coughs and sneezes, stay home when you are ill, and practice social distancing strategies\". [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Alabama'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/18\/2020: On March 12, all schools were closed from March 18 until April 6\" and \"On March 18, statewide health order prohibited all non-work related gatherings of 25+ persons or any non-work related gatherings that cannot maintain consistent six-foot spacing between people. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Alabama'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: On March 24, Birmingham issued a stay-at-home order (as a 24-hour curfew) effective March 24 to April 3. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Alabama'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: 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.\"... \"Tuscaloosa extended its city-wide curfew to 24 hours, beginning March 29 at 10:00 p.m., set to last an additional week. The Tuscaloosa stay-at-home order (the second in the state) came after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's opinion published on the same day that provided cities and counties with more authority to combat the pandemic.\" and \"Montgomery mayor Steven Reed enacted an indefinite, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew starting the night of March 27 to help contain COVID-19. The order does not impact essential businesses. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Alabama'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: On March 27, all \"non-essential businesses\" in the state were ordered to be closed until April 17, including barbershops, furniture stores, gyms, casinos, theaters, arcades, night clubs, salons and spas. ABC stores would remain open. Governor Ivey again refused to issue a state-wide shelter-in-place order, saying \"I have the responsibility to look statewide and in this case, one size does not fit all\" and that she has to \"keep an eye on the economy\"; she added that she would not object to county and city-level containment efforts [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Alabama'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/04\/2020: On April 3, Governor Ivey issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective April 4 until April 30. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Alabama'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Alaska":"<li>03\/16\/2020: On March 13, Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered public schools to close from March 16 to 30, which was later extended to May 1. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Alaska'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/18\/2020: Effective March 18, restaurants were restricted to take-out and delivery, and entertainment venues such as movie theaters and gyms were closed. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Alaska'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/22\/2020: Mayor of Anchorage Ethan Berkowitz issued an \"emergency hunker down order\" effective March 22 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Alaska'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: Mike Dunleavy ordered everyone arriving in Alaska to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, effective March 25, with limited exceptions [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Alaska'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Arizona":"<li>03\/12\/2020: Arizona Governor Doug Ducey declared a public health emergency on March 12. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Arizona'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: Tucson mayor Regina Romero declared a local emergency on March 17,[18] ordering many businesses to close, limiting restaurants to drive-thru and takeout. The emergency proclamation was released on the afternoon of St. Patrick's Day, one of the busiest drinking days of the year. All bars, theaters, museums, gyms, bowling alleys and other recreation and entertainment businesses were under a mandatory shutdown as of 8 p.m. and remain closed through the end of March. Among the exceptions: grocery stores, pharmacies, food pantries, banks, or vendors located at universities, houses of worship, at care homes and the Tucson airport.\" and \"Similar emergency declarations were announced by other city governments in the Phoenix area, led by mayor Kate Gallego of the city of Phoenix. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Arizona'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/20\/2020: Governor Ducey announced March 19 that he would limit restaurant service and close bars, theaters and gyms in counties with confirmed cases of COVID-19. This directive, to take effect upon close of business March 20, would apply to six counties: Maricopa, which had 22 cases as of March 19; Pinal, which had 10; Pima, which had seven; Navajo, which had three; Coconino, which had one; and Graham, which had one. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Arizona'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/31\/2020: On March 30, Gov. Ducey issued a statewide stay at home order to stop the spread of new coronavirus, barring Arizonans from leaving their residences except for food, medicine, and other essentials. The order took effect at the close of business March 31. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Arizona'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Arkansas":"<li>03\/11\/2020: On March 11, Governor Asa Hutchinson declared a public health emergency in response to the first presumptive case in the state [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#Arkansas'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, the governor ordered school closings in Saline, Jefferson, Pulaski, and Grant counties until March 30. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#Arkansas'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: On March 15, Hutchinson reported during a press conference that all public schools in the state would be closing starting on March 17. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#Arkansas'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/19\/2020: On March 19, Hutchinson extended public school closures until April 17 and ordered restaurants and bars to offer take-out services only. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#Arkansas'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: Smith announced that barber shops, beauty and nail salons, massage parlors, and tattoo shops would close beginning Tuesday, March 24\"  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#Arkansas'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","California":"<li>03\/04\/2020: On March 4, when 53 cases had been confirmed within the state and there had been one fatality, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#Arkansas'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/12\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#Arkansas'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, schools were closed in Marin, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, Solano, Placer, and Contra Costa counties, as well as the Oakland, Antioch, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Unified, Chaffey Unified, Etiwanda, Fontana Unified, Ontario-Montclair, Alta Loma Unified, San Diego, Los Alamitos Unified, and Washington Unified school districts. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_California#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: On March 16, the health officers of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties announced, with the City of Berkeley, a legal order directing their respective residents to shelter in place for three weeks beginning midnight March 17 .... [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_California#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/19\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Colorado":"<li>03\/10\/2020: On March 10, Governor Polis declared a state of disaster emergency.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/18\/2020: San Miguel County imposed a stay-at-home order effective March 18 through April 3 at the earliest. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#Arkansas'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 25, Boulder, Jefferson, Broomfield, Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties issued stay-at-home orders effective March 26 through April 17.\" and \"Erie extended the order to the entire city, including portions in Weld County.\" and \"On March 25, Larimer County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 through April 17. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/26\/2020: These jurisdictions rescinded their orders in favor of the statewide order on March 26. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/18\/2020: Govenor Jared Polis expanded the closures by ordering a state-wide closure of dine-in services, gyms, casinos, and theaters.\" and \"On March 18, Governor Jared Polis closed schools until April 17 and banned gatherings of more than 10 people for the following 30 days.\" and \"On March 19, Colorado reported two more COVID-19-related deaths, one of which was a man related to Colorado's first death. Govenor Jared Polis extended the closure of bars, restaurants, theaters, gymnasiums and casinos until April 30 and suspended all nonessential medical procedures. The governor also ordered the closure of \"nonessential\" businesses until April 30, which include nail salons, spas, and tattoo parlors. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Colorado#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Connecticut":"<li>03\/10\/2020: On March 10, governor Ned Lamont declared a civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the coronavirus. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Connecticut'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, governor Lamont ordered all schools to close after March 16 until at least March 31 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Connecticut'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Delaware":"<li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, Delaware Governor John Carney declared a state of emergency. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Delaware#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/13\/2020: Late on March 13, Governor Carney closed all Delaware Public Schools from March 16 to March 27. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Delaware#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: On March 23, Governor John Carney has issued the stay-at-home order to stop the spread of COVID-19. All non-essential businesses have been ordered to close. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Delaware#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Florida":"<li>03\/01\/2020: On March 1, Governor DeSantis declared a public health emergency after two cases were confirmed in Manatee County and Hillsborough County. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Florida#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: On March 23, Miami Beach issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24.\" and \"Alachua County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24 until further notice [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 24, Leon County issued a stay-at-home order and nighttime curfew effective March 25.\" and \"Doral issued a \"safer-at-home order\" effective March 25 through April 1. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/26\/2020: On March 25, Osceola County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 until April 9.\" and  \"Pinellas County issued a \"safer-at-home\" order effective March 26 until April 2.\" and \"Parkland issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 until further notice.\" and \"Weston issued a \"safer-at-home order\" effective March 26.\" and \"Sunny Isles Beach issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26.\" and \"Plantation issued a \"safer-at-home order\" effective March 26 until further notice. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: On March 26, Broward County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 until further notice.\" and \"Hillsborough County issued a \"safer-at-home order\" effective March 27\" and \"Coral Springs issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 until further notice. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: Boca Raton issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 until further notice.\" and \" Miramar issued a \"safer-at-home order\" effective March 28.\" and \"On March 27, Fort Lauderdale issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 until April 17.\" and \"Gadsden County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27.\" and \"Hollywood issued a \"safer-at-home order\" effective March 28 until further notice.\" and  \"Lauderdale-by-the-Sea issued a \"safer-at-home order\" effective March 28.\"  and \"Oakland Park issued a \"safer-at-home order\" effective March 28 until further notice.\" and \"Pompano Beach issued a \"safer-at-home order\" effective March 28 until further notice.\" and Wilton Manors issued a \"safer-at-home order\" effective March 28 until further notice.\" and \"Dania Beach issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 until further notice.\" and \"On March 28, Pembroke Pines issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 until further notice.\" and \"Palm Beach issued a shelter-in-place order effective until further notice. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: Delray Beach issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 30 through April 16.\" and \"On March 30, Governor DeSantis issued a stay-at-home order for Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties in southeast Florida effective until mid-May. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/31\/2020: On March 31, Sumter County issued a stay-at-home order effective through April 30. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/01\/2020: On April 1, Governor DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective April 2 until April 30. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: On March 17, he ordered all bars and nightclubs to be closed for 30 days, extended school closures to April 15, and cancelled state-mandated school testing. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Florida#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: On March 27, DeSantis expanded a previous order requiring airline travelers from New York City to self-quarantine for fourteen days to include people who enter from Louisiana via Interstate 10.\" and \"The recommendation follows an order that took effect Tuesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis requiring anyone flying to Florida from New York, New Jersey or Connecticut to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. [<a href='https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/travel\/airline-news\/2020\/03\/24\/new-york-travelers-told-self-quarantine-coronavirus-covid-19\/2913222001\/ and https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Florida#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Georgia":"<li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, the state of emergency is declared. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/18\/2020: ordered on March 16 that all public schools, colleges, and universities in the state close from March 18 through the start of April. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Georgia_(U.S._state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: On March 23, gatherings of over 10 people were banned, bars and nightclubs were ordered to close, and a shelter-in-place order for the \"medically fragile\" was issued [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Georgia_(U.S._state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/02\/2020: On April 2, a statewide shelter in place order was announced. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Georgia_(U.S._state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/19\/2020: Athens-Clarke County imposed a stay-at-home order effective March 19 to April 7. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/22\/2020: Dougherty County imposed a shelter-in-place order effective March 22 through April 7. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: On March 23, Atlanta issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24 for 14 days.\" and \"Rome issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24 through April 7.\" and \"Tifton issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 through April 7.\" and \"Savannah issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 through April 8.\" and \"On March 24, Lowndes County issued a voluntary shelter-in-place order effective until April 6.\" and \"Carroll County issued a shelter-in-place order effective until April 12 at the earliest\" and \" Sandy Springs issued a shelter-in-place order on March 24.\" and \"Brookhaven issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 through April 15\" and \" Blakely issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 until further notice.\" and  \"Pickens County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 through April 7. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: Cobb County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 until April 15.\" and \"Floyd County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 through April 7.\" and \"Decatur issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 through April 7\" and \"On March 25, Canton issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 25 through April 12. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/26\/2020: Douglas County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 until April 10.\" and \"Cherokee County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 through April 9.\" and  \"Conyers issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 through April 8 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: On March 26, Cartersville and surrounding Bartow County issued shelter-in-place orders effective March 27 through April 7.\" and  \"Doraville issued a shelter-in-place order. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: On March 27, Gwinnett County and all 16 cities and towns in the county jointly issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 through April 13.\" and  \"Avondale Estates issued a shelter-in-place order.\" and \"DeKalb County issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 28 until further notice.\" and \"On March 28, Chamblee issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 until further notice.\" and \"Dunwoody issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 28. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: Forest Park issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 30 through April 13 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/01\/2020: On March 31, Clayton County issued a shelter-in-place order for unincorporated parts of the county effective April 1 through April 12 at the earliest.\" and \"On April 1, Fulton County issued a stay-at-home order. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Hawaii":"<li>03\/04\/2020: On March 4, Governor David Ige declared a state of emergency until April 29. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/21\/2020: On March 21, Ige ordered a 14-day mandatory quarantine for travelers. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/22\/2020: On March 22, Honolulu County issued a stay-at-home order effective until April 30 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 23, Governor David Ige issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 through April 30. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: March 16: Governor David Ige announced that spring break for public schools in Hawaii would be extended for an additional week in order to give school administrators time to evaluate recommendations for stopping the spread of the virus.\" and \"On March 18, the closures were extended for an additional week. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Hawaii'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/20\/2020: Kauai County announced a nighttime curfew effective March 20 and a limit on airline travel to essential needs until further notice. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Hawaii'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/19\/2020: The same day, Honolulu City Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced efforts to curb the spread of the virus, including the closures of parks and a 15-day ban on dining in, at restaurants and bars.\" and \"Similar measures were announced by Mayor Michael Victorino for Maui County, effective from March 20 until May 3. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Hawaii'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Idaho":"<li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, Governor Brad Little announced a state of emergency on the state. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: On March 17, Blaine County imposed a stay-at-home order effective until April 6. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: On March 23, the Idaho State Board of Education directed all public school districts to start a \u201csoft closure\u201d of all classroom facilities immediately, to continue through April 20. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 25, Idaho Governor Brad Little issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state, effective for 21 days. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Illinois":"<li>03\/17\/2020: All schools in Illinois will be closed for two weeks starting March 17. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/15\/2020: On March 15, Governor Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants will be closed until March 30 as to \"[enforce] and [preserve] the safety and health of all residents of Illinois. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Illinois#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/09\/2020: On March 9, Governor J. B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation, the state's equivalent to a state of emergency, as four new cases were announced in the state. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Illinois#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: On March 16, Governor Pritzker announced that all gatherings of 50 or more people will be canceled in accordance with new CDC guidelines. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Illinois#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/21\/2020: On March 20, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide stay-at-home order starting on March 21 until April 7, 2020. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Illinois#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Indiana":"<li>03\/06\/2020: On March 6, Governor Eric Holcomb declared a public health emergency due to the first positive Indiana case. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: Holcomb announced the closure of all bars and restaurants statewide to in-person service on March 16.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 23, Holcomb announced statewide stay-at-home order effective March 25. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/19\/2020: All K-12 schools (both public and private) were to remain closed until at least May 1, and all state-mandated standardized tests were canceled. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Indiana'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Iowa":"<li>03\/09\/2020: March 9 \u2013 Proclamation of Disaster Emergency signed by Governor Kim Reynolds [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/15\/2020: March 15 \u2013 Governor Reynolds recommends closing schools for four weeks.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Kansas":"<li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, Governor Laura Kelly has issued an emergency declaration for the State of Kansas [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/15\/2020: On March 15, Governor Laura Kelly recommends closing schools for a week.\" and \"Several schools across the state (but none in Wichita) suspend classes for the rest of the month [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: On March 16, Kelly also announced a ban on gatherings of 50 or more people. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/22\/2020: Johnson, Wyandotte, and Leavenworth counties imposed stay-at-home orders on March 22. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: Douglas County issued an order effective March 24 until April 23 at the earliest [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 24, Atchison County issued a \"shelter-at-home order\" effective March 25 to April 25.\" and \"Morris County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 until April 25.\" and \"Sedgwick County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/26\/2020:  Doniphan and Shawnee counties issued stay-at-home orders effective March 26.\" and  \"On March 25, Lyon County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 until April 25.\" and \"Coffey County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: On March 26, Sumner County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 through April 25. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: Osage County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 until further notice.\" and \"Jefferson County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 until April 14.\" and \"Chase County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 for 30 days. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: On March 28, Governor Laura Kelly issued a statewide \"stay-home order\", effective March 30 until April 19 at the earliest [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: Johnson County, Kansas and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas and Kansas City, Kansas, partnering with local governments in Missouri; Jackson County, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri, announced a ban on gatherings of over 10 people, effective immediately, as well as the closing of all bars, restaurants, and theaters for 15 days effective March 17. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Kansas'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Kentucky":"<li>03\/06\/2020: March 6 \u2013 Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, also confirming the state's first COVID-19 case. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: March 16 \u2013 Beshear announced the closure of in-person service at bars and restaurants. Delivery, take-out, and drive-through service will still be available.\" and \"5:43 p.m.: Gov. Andy Beshear recommended closing all schools across the state \u2013 public and private \u2013 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He\u2019s asking schools to close Monday Mar. 16, and stay closed for two weeks. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: March 17 \u2013 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic and https:\/\/wfpl.org\/live-coverage-coronavirus-in-the-louisville-area\/'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: March 22 \u2013 Beshear announced the closure of all nonessential businesses in the state as of March 23. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/01\/2020: April 1 \u2013 Gov. Beshear ordered Kentucky residents not to leave the state and imposed a 14-day self-quarantine on those who return from out of state. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Louisiana":"<li>03\/20\/2020: New Orleans issued a stay-at-home order effective March 20. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: A statewide order was later issued effective March 23. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: Governor John Bel Edwards closed schools statewide on March 16, 2020, restricted most businesses to takeout and delivery only, postponed presidential primaries, and placed limitations on large gatherings. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Louisiana#Government_response and https:\/\/gov.louisiana.gov\/order\/'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/11\/2020: See table [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Maine":"<li>03\/15\/2020: On March 15, Governor Janet Mills declared a state of emergency in Maine. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: On March 23, Brunswick issued a shelter-in-place order effective for seven days. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/26\/2020: On March 26, South Portland issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/31\/2020: On March 31, Governor Mills issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective April 2 until April 30. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 24, the City of Portland announced that the manager has signed a stay-at-home order beginning on March 25 for all non-essential businesses and services in Portland, with a potential end date on April 27. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Maine'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Maryland":"<li>03\/05\/2020: On March 5, Governor Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency after the first three cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the state. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/12\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/15\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: On March 16, Governor Hogan signed an executive order banning gatherings of over 50 people as recommended by the CDC.\" and \"On March 12, Governor Hogan declared all Maryland public schools were to be closed from March 16 through April 24, \" and \"On March 16, Governor Hogan signed an executive order banning gatherings of over 50 people as recommended by the CDC. He also ordered all bars, restaurants, gyms, and movie theaters throughout the state to close to prevent further spreading of the coronavirus beginning at 5:00 p.m. the same day.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic and https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Maryland#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: On March 30, Governor Hogan issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective March 30 until the end of the state of emergency. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Massachusetts":"<li>03\/10\/2020: Citing the rapid increase in cases, Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency for Massachusetts on March 10. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Massachusetts#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: On March 15, Governor Baker banned all public gatherings of over 25 people, closed all K\u201312 public schools from March 17 through April 7, and banned on-site service at bars and restaurants for the same period. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Massachusetts#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: On March 23, Governor Baker announced a stay-at-home advisory to be effective from March 24 until April 7. On March 31 the advisory which was extended to May 4. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Massachusetts#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: On March 27, Governor Baker asked travelers from out of state to avoid Massachusetts or to self-quarantine upon arrival for 14 days.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Massachusetts#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/13\/2020: Wellesley and Framingham closed their public schools and libraries for two weeks on March 13.\" and  \"Also on March 13, Boston announced that its public schools would close for six weeks from Tuesday, March 17 through April 26. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Massachusetts#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Michigan":"<li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for all public schools to close until April 6.\" and \"On April 2, she cancelled in-person education for the remainder of the 2019\u20132020 K-12 school year. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, Whitmer ordered cancellation of most events gathering more than 250 people. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: Effective March 17, this threshold was reduced to 50 people. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: On March 16, Whitmer ordered restaurants and bars to suspend on-site dining, allowing only take-out and delivery service. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/22\/2020: Effective March 22, Whitmer ordered closure of non-essential personal-care services, such as hair salons, and massage or tattoo services. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: Effective March 24, Whitmer ordered all non-essential workers to stay at home, and all non-essential travel ceased. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Minnesota":"<li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, a Peacetime State of Emergency was declared by Governor Tim Walz. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/14\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/18\/2020: On March 15, Governor Tim Walz closed all schools from March 18 until at least March 27. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: Governor Tim Walz announces in Executive Order 20-04 that all non-essential businesses close until March 27, 2020, citing the first confirmed case of community spread, detected the previous day, as his cause for this action. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Minnesota#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: Governor Tim Walz signs Executive Order 20-20. This order states that all people currently residing in Minnesota are to shelter in place beginning March 27, 2020 at 11:59PM through April 10, 2020 at 5:00PM. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Minnesota#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Mississippi":"<li>03\/14\/2020: On March 14, two days after the first case was announced in the state, Governor Tate Reeves, declared a state of emergency, due to how big of an impact the neighboring state of Louisiana, has had with the virus. Louisiana at the time was the most infected state per capita. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Mississippi'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/22\/2020: March 21 \u2013 Tupelo issued a stay-at-home order effective from March 22 through March 28.\" and \"Oxford issued a stay-at-home resolution effective March 22 through April 6 at the earliest. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/21\/2020: The same day, Columbus put in a curfew from 10 pm to 6 am until further notice. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Mississippi'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: On March 24, Governor Reeves issued an executive order deeming most businesses as \"essential\" including restaurants, bars and other establishments including dining in but limiting to 10 persons.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Mississippi'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/01\/2020: On April 1, an additional executive order was issued by the Governor, announcing a state-wide shelter-in-place order, requiring all non-essential businesses to close and overrides previous allowances for dine-in services in restaurants made in the March 24 executive order. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Mississippi'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: March 23 \u2013 Fulton issued a shelter-in-place order effective from March 24 to April 5 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: March 27 \u2013 Moss Point issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 28 until further notice [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/31\/2020: March 31 \u2013 Governor Reeves issued a shelter-in-place order for Lauderdale County effective March 31 through April 14.\" and \"Meridian responded with its own shelter-in-place order. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Missouri":"<li>03\/13\/2020: 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.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/22\/2020: Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties and Kansas City and Belton issued stay-at-home orders on March 22. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: St. Louis and St. Louis County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 23 to April 22. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: St. Charles County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24.\" and \"Jefferson County issued a stay-at-home order effective from March 24 through April 23.\" and \"Cass County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 24 through April 24.\" and \"St. Joseph issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 until April 2 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 24, Columbia and surrounding Boone County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 through April 24\" and \"Randolph County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 until April 24\" and \"Ray County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 through April 24 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/26\/2020: On March 25, Webster County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 until April 24\" and \"Christian County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 for 30 days.\" and \"Perry County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 until April 24.\" and \"On March 26, Hannibal issued a shelter-in-place order.\" and \"Clinton County issued a stay-at-home order effective until further notice [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: Caldwell County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 until further notice [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: On March 27, Cole County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 until April 11.\" and \"West Plains issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 through April 15. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/29\/2020: Lincoln County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 29 until April 6 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020:  \"Bates County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 30 through April 24.\" and \"On March 28, Chariton County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 30 until April 24 at the earliest.\" and \"Harrison County issued a shelter-in-place (stay-at-home) order effective March 30 until further notice [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/31\/2020: Gasconade County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 31 until April 16.\" and \"Lafayette County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 31 through April 30. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/01\/2020: On March 29, Maryville issued a shelter-in-place order effective April 1 through April 14 at the earliest.\" and \"On March 31, Crawford County issued a shelter-in-place order effective April 1 through April 30.\" and \"Johnson County issued a stay-at-home order effective April 1 through April 30.\" and \"Dade County issued a stay-at-home order effective April 1 through April 24. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/02\/2020: On April 2, Pulaski County issued a stay-at-home order effective April 2 through April 30.\" and \"Stoddard County issued a stay-at-home order effective April 2 until further notice. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/03\/2020: On March 30, St. Francois County issued a stay-at-home order effective April 3.\" and \"On April 1, Linn County issued a stay-at-home order effective April 3 to 24.\" and \"Earlier, Osage County issued a stay-at-home order effective April 3 until May 1. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/04\/2020: Vernon County issued a stay-at-home order effective April 4 until April 25.\" and \"Scott County issued a stay-at-home order effective April 4 until further notice. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/05\/2020: Pike County issued a stay-at-home order effective April 5 through April 30 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/06\/2020: On April 3, Governor Parson issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective April 6 through April 24. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/19\/2020: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced that by 1:30 p.m. CDT on March 19, all 555 school districts in Missouri reported some form of district-wide school closures. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Missouri'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Montana":"<li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, Governor Steve Bullock declared a state of emergency in Montana. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Montana'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: Mid-day March 15, Governor Bullock issued an executive order that closed all public schools in the state for two weeks beginning March 16 and lasting until March 27. In addition, the governor ordered the suspension of all nursing home visits with the exception of end-of-life situations. Governor Bullock also suggested, but did not ban, the gathering of all groups over 50 people. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Montana'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/20\/2020: On March 20, Governor Bullock announced measures that would close all sit-down and dine-in food services, all alcoholic beverage businesses, casinos, and other businesses that serve groups of people at one time. The closure began at 8:00 p.m. that same day and last until midnight on March 28 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Montana'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: Governor Bullock signed a pair of executive orders on March 26 enforcing a stay-at-home order for all Montana residents beginning at midnight on March 28 and ending on April 10. The executive order also forced all non-essential businesses to fully close. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Montana'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Nebraska":"<li>03\/13\/2020: March 13 \u2013 State of Emergency [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/19\/2020: Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced the State\u2019s first Directed Health Measure (DHM) for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The DHM imposes an enforceable limit on public gatherings. The measure comes after the Douglas County Public Health Department confirmed its second case of community transmission of COVID19\" and \"Among other steps, the DHM requires restaurants and bars in these areas to close their dining areas immediately and move to takeout service, delivery, and\/or curbside service only until further notice. Additionally, schools in these areas are directed to operate without students in their buildings. This restriction does not apply to school staff working in school buildings. [<a href='https:\/\/governor.nebraska.gov\/sites\/governor.nebraska.gov\/files\/doc\/press\/Governor%20Press%20Release%203-19%20-%20SPANISH.pdf'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: The second DHM, issued on March 25th, applies to Dodge, Lancaster, Saunders, and Washington counties and is in effect until at least May 6th. [<a href='http:\/\/dhhs.ne.gov\/Pages\/Gov-Ricketts-Announces-Butler-Hall-Hamilton-Merrick-Polk-Seward-York-Counties-Now-Included-in-States-DHM.aspx\/'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/28\/2020: On March 28, Governor Ricketts announced the state's third COVID-19 related Directed Health Measure (DHM) that included Butler, Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, Polk, Seward, and York counties. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Nebraska'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/29\/2020: On March 29, Governor Ricketts issued the state's fourth COVID-19 related Directed Health Measure (DHM) that included Burt, Cuming, Madison, and Stanton counties. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Nebraska'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: On March 30, Governor Ricketts announced the state's fifth COVID-19 related Directed Health Measure (DHM) that included Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Grant, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, and Sioux counties. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Nebraska'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/31\/2020: On March 31, Governor Ricketts issued the State's sixth and seventh COVID-19 related Directed Health Measures (DHMs) that included Adams, Buffalo, Clay, Dawson, Franklin, Gosper, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps, and Webster counties. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Nebraska'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/01\/2020: On April 1, Governor Ricketts announced the State's eighth COVID-19 related Directed Health Measure (DHM) that included Antelope, Arthur, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Holt, Hooker, Keya Paha, Knox, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Pierce, Rock, and Thomas counties. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Nebraska'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/03\/2020: On April 3, State Directed Health Measures (DHMs) were issued to cover all 93 counties in the state until May 11 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Nebraska'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Nevada":"<li>03\/12\/2020: Governor Steve Sisolak declared a State of Emergency on March 12 to help move emergency resources ... [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/15\/2020: ... on March 15, Sisolak announces that all schools in the area will be closed until the minimum of April 6. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: On March 17, Governor Steve Sisolak ordered all non-essential businesses closed for 30 days. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-403 and https:\/\/nvhealthresponse.nv.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Directive-013-Release-Guidance-Directive.pdf'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: ... ordered Nevadans to cease congregating in groups of ten or more in public spaces;\"  [<a href='https:\/\/nvhealthresponse.nv.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Directive-013-Release-Guidance-Directive.pdf'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","New Hampshire":"<li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, 2020, with the seventh case reported in the state, Governor Chris Sununu declared a state of emergency, which limited visitors to assisted living and long-term care facilities, and suspended out-of-state trips for state employees.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_Hampshire'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/15\/2020: Over the next few days, more measures to limit the spread of the virus were announced including the closure of K-12 public schools on March 15, 2020, ... [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_Hampshire'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: ... and on March 16, 2020 the closure of restaurants and bars except for takeout and delivery and a limit on gatherings of more than fifty people. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_Hampshire'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: On March 26, 2020 Governor Sununu announced a stay-at-home order going into effect the following day at midnight requiring the closure of all non-essential in-person businesses. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_Hampshire'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","New Jersey":"<li>03\/09\/2020: On March 9, Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_Jersey#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/10\/2020: A day later, schools and universities began closing and switching classes to online.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_Jersey#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/14\/2020: On March 14, the mayor of Hoboken declared a mandatory nightly curfew [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_Jersey#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: Gatherings of 50 or more people were prohibited, in line with federal guidelines. Governor Murphy suggested a statewide curfew of 8 p.m. All bars, casinos, gyms, movie theaters, and restaurants were closed indefinitely on the 16th at 8 p.m., though bars and restaurants were allowed to remain open for delivery or takeout only.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_Jersey#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/21\/2020: Governor Murphy announced a statewide stay-at-home order that all non-essential businesses in the state would be closed indefinitely by 9 p.m. on the 21st. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_Jersey#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","New Mexico":"<li>03\/11\/2020: On March 11, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-403'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_Mexico'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","New York":"<li>03\/07\/2020: On March 7, Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_York_(state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/08\/2020: A number of schools and school districts announced closings or schedule modifications by March 8 due to the virus.\" and \"Columbia, Hofstra and Yeshiva universities canceled classes, and public schools in the suburb of Scarsdale will close for the week. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_York_(state)#Government_response and https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/03\/09\/nyregion\/coronavirus-new-york.html'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, Cuomo announced restrictions on mass gatherings, directing events with more than 500 people to be cancelled or postponed and any gathering with fewer than 500 people to cut capacity by 50 percent. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_York_(state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/13\/2020: The next day, all public school districts in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties in the Mid-Hudson Valley, which had reported their first cases earlier in the week, announced they would close for the next two weeks. The Warwick schools in Orange County added that they would remain closed through April 14, when their annual spring break would normally end.\" and \"On March 13, all public schools in Herkimer County announced they, too, would close until April 14. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_York_(state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: On March 15, Cuomo announced that New York City schools would close the following day through April 20, and gave the city 24 hours to come up with a plan for child care and food.\" and \"Public schools in Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau would close on March 16 and stay closed for two weeks. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_York_(state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: New York City Mayor de Blasio also announced that all schools, bars, and restaurants in the city were to be closed starting 9 a.m. on March 17, except for food takeout and delivery. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_York_(state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/22\/2020: Cuomo announced the statewide stay-at-home order, also known as the NYS on Pause Program, with a mandate that all non-essential workers work from home beginning at 8pm on March 22, 2020.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_New_York_(state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","North Carolina":"<li>03\/10\/2020: On March 10, Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency after five more cases tested presumptive positive on March 9. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/14\/2020: On March 14, Governor Cooper forbids all 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 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: On March 17, Governor Cooper ordered all of the state's bars and restaurants to suspend dine-in service [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: On March 23, Governor Cooper closed 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020:  Madison County issued a stay-at-home recommendation.\" and  \"Pitt County and the Town of Beaufort on the coast have issued shelter-in-place orders effective March 25.\" and \"Beaufort's order is effective March 25 until April 22.\" and \"Durham's stay-at-home order is effective March 25. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/26\/2020: 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.\" and \"Clay County issued a stay-at-home order effective through April 24.\" and \"Ayden issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 until April 9\" and \"Greenville issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 26 until April 10\" and \"Cabarrus County and Kannapolis issued a stay-at-home order effective March 26 through April 16. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: On March 25, Guilford County, Greensboro, and High Point issued stay-at-home orders effective March 27 through April 16.\" and \"Winston-Salem issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 until April 16, with Forsyth County joining the order on March 26.\" and \"Clemmons issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 27 until April 16.\" \"Buncombe County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 through April 9.\" and \"Gaston County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 until April 16.\" and \"Orange County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 until April 30 at the earliest. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: Rutherford County and several of its towns (Bostic, Forest City, Lake Lure, Rutherfordton, and Spindale) issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28 until April 17.\" and \"Henderson County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 28. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: On March 27, Governor Cooper issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective March 30 until April 29. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","North Dakota":"<li>03\/13\/2020: March 13, State of Emergency [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/19\/2020: On March 19 ... Burgum also restricted restaurants and bars to take-out\/delivery\/drive-through\/off-sale service. He ordered movie theaters, other entertainment venues, health clubs, and gyms to close until April 6. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_North_Dakota'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/08\/2020: The state government issued a quarantine order, requiring most individuals to self-quarantine for 14 days upon return to North Dakota from other states or countries with high levels of transmission [<a href='https:\/\/www.health.nd.gov\/sites\/www\/files\/documents\/Files\/MSS\/coronavirus\/2020-4-8%20SHO%20Amended%20Confinement%20Order%202020-02.1.pdf and https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_North_Dakota#cite_note-4'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Ohio":"<li>03\/09\/2020: On March 9, DeWine declared a state of emergency, when the state had 3 cases. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, ... the state instituted a ban on gatherings of more than 100, with exemptions for airports, workplaces, restaurants, religious gatherings, weddings, and funerals. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/15\/2020: On March 15, DeWine and Acton ordered the suspension of dine-in service at all bars and restaurants ...  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: ... 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\"  and \"On March 12, DeWine announced that all schools from K-12 would close for a 3-week break, starting March 16 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/18\/2020: On March 18 DeWine closed barbershops, salons, and tattoo parlors and announced closing of most BMV locations, asking the state legislature to pass a grace period for people whose licenses expired.\" and \"Businesses that remained open were advised to monitor employees' temperatures. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Oklahoma":"<li>03\/15\/2020: March 15, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: Governor Kevin Stitt issued new executive orders that all vulnerable people were to stay at home until April 30 and there would be no visitors allowed to nursing homes or long-term care facilities. In addition, gatherings were limited to a maximum of ten people across the state as of midnight on March 24, 2020.  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Oklahoma'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: Finally, all 19 counties that had one or more positive cases of coronavirus were to close all nonessential businesses by 11:59 p.m. on March 25, 2020 for 21 days. These include businesses with close personal contact, such as gyms, hair salons, nail salons, tattoo parlors, or any business that has social gathering. Restaurants were encouraged to stay open in order to provide pick-up services.\" and \"Stitt said he his 21-day business closure order impacts only the 19 counties with confirmed positive cases. Counties impacted include Canadian, Cleveland, Custer, Garvin, Grady, Jackson, Kay, Logan, Mayes, McClain, Muskogee, Noble, Oklahoma, Pawnee, Payne, Pontotoc, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington. [<a href='https:\/\/www.tulsaworld.com\/communities\/skiatook\/news\/update-governor-stitt-orders-more-restrictions-and-closings\/article_583f1ab2-56e0-5c8d-81ef-64787da7d7b6.html and https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Oklah and https:\/\/www.joplinglobe.com\/news\/updated-businesses-closing-in-19-targeted-counties-in-oklahoma-elderly-must-stay-home\/article_42cc66de-6e10-11ea-849b-5b03650a501a.htmloma'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 25... The state board of education voted to close all public schools until the end of the school year [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Oklahoma'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/29\/2020: As of this advisory, there are 429 positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. New counties with cases include Garfield, Rogers, Seminole and Texas counties. These counties will now be required to come into compliance with Governor Kevin Stitt's \"Safer at Home\" executive order that calls for non-essential businesses in counties with COVID-19 cases to temporarily suspend services until April 16. [<a href='https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ok.gov\/articles\/situation-update-covid-19-03292020 and https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Oklahoma'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/29\/2020: Governor Stitt updated Executive Order 2020\u201307 in a sixth amendment that required people from six states to self-quarantine upon arrival by air in Oklahoma: California, Connecticut, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York and Washington. They must quarantine themselves for 14 days or the duration of their stay in Oklahoma, whichever is shorter [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Oklahoma'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: Norman issues a stay-at-home order effective March 25 until April 14. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: March 28 \u2013 Oklahoma City and Tulsa issued shelter-in-place orders effective March 28 through April 16. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: March 30 \u2013 Stillwater issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 30 through April 16.\" and  \"Edmond issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 30 through April 16. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/01\/2020: March 31 \u2013 Lawton issued a shelter-in-place order effective April 1.\" and \"Broken Arrow issued a shelter-in-place order effective April 1.\" and \"April 1 \u2013 Owasso issued a shelter-in-place order effective April 1 until April 14. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/04\/2020: April 3 \u2013 Moore issued a shelter-in-place order effective April 4 to April 29. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/06\/2020: April 5 \u2013 Claremore issued a stay-at-home order effective April 6 through April 30.\" and \"April 6 \u2013 Guthrie issued a shelter-in-place order requiring cloth facemasks outdoors, effective April 6 through May 5. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/08\/2020: April 8 \u2013 El Reno issued a shelter-in-place order requiring cloth facemasks outdoors, effective April 8. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Oregon":"<li>02\/28\/2020: On February 28...She later ordered the cancellation of events for 250 or more people. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Oregon#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: After growing calls from local officials, Governor Brown issued a statewide stay-at-home order on March 23 effective immediately with class C misdemeanor charges for violators. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Oregon#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, Governor Brown ordered all K\u201312 schools closed statewide from March 16 to March 31, 2020. Just five days later, Brown extended the closure through April 28. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Oregon#School_closures'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/08\/2020: Oregon Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emergency on Sunday to contain the new coronavirus after the number of confirmed cases doubled to 14 from the previous day. [<a href='https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/best-states\/oregon\/articles\/2020-03-08\/oregon-declares-state-of-emergency-to-fight-new-coronavirus'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Pennsylvania":"<li>03\/16\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 24, Erie County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 until April 6. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: On March 27, the governor's stay-at-home order was revised to include Berks, Butler, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Luzerne, Pike, Wayne, Westmoreland, and York counties effective March 27 until April 6. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: On March 28, the order was revised to include Beaver, Centre, and Washington counties. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: On March 30, the order was revised to include Carbon, Cumberland, Dauphin, and Schuylkill counties [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/31\/2020: On March 31, the order was revised to include Cameron, Crawford, Forest, Franklin, Lawrence, Lebanon, and Somerset counties. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/01\/2020: On April 1, Governor Wolf added the remaining 34 counties to the order, placing all of Pennsylvania under a stay-at-home order. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, Governor Wolf announced that all Pennsylvania schools will be closed for at least two weeks [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Pennsylvania#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Puerto Rico":"<li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, Governor V\u00e1zquez declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, Puerto Rico public schools were closed for 14 days. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/15\/2020: On March 15, V\u00e1zquez issued an island-wide curfew through March 30 and closed all businesses not involved in food sales, medicine, or banking. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Rhode Island":"<li>03\/09\/2020: \u201cMarch 9, Governor Gina Raimondo declares a state of emergency.\u201d [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: March 16, public schools are closed onward. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: March 17, Bars and dine-in restaurants closed... [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: March 17, ... crowds of 25 or more people banned. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: \u201cMarch 24 \u2013 New Shoreham issues a shelter-in-place order for Block Island effective March 24 through April 15.\u201d and \"The three towns located on Aquidneck Island - Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth - all implement shelter-in-place orders... [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: \u201cMarch 28 \u2013 Governor Gina Raimondo issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective until April 13.\u201d [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/26\/2020: \u201cGovernor Raimondo announces that any individual coming to the state from New York by land or air that plans to stay in Rhode Island must self-quarantine for 14 days.\u201d [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Rhode_Island'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: The three towns located on Aquidneck Island - Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth - all ... require all out-of-state or seasonal residents to quarantine for 14 days upon their arrival.\"  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Rhode_Island'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: Raimondo orders all \"non essential\" retail to close until April 13. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Rhode_Island'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","South Carolina":"<li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, Governor McMaster announced a state of emergency is in effect on South Carolina. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/15\/2020: On March 15, the government announced that schools are closed throughout the state. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: On March 17, Governor McMaster issues an executive order requiring the mandatory shutdown of dine-in service in restaurants and bars. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 25, Charleston adopted a stay-at-home ordinance effective March 26 for two weeks. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/26\/2020: On March 26, Columbia issued a stay-at-home order effective March 29 for 14 days. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: Williamsburg County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 for 14 days. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/02\/2020: On April 1, Mount Pleasant issued a stay-at-home order effective April 2 until April 15. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/07\/2020: On April 6, South Carolina governor Henry McMaster issued a statewide \"home or work\" order which goes into effect Tuesday at 5 p.m. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#North_Carolina'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/01\/2020: April 1: The Governor orders all non-essential businesses closed temporarily. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Carolina#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: \u201cThe order also includes the delay of state tax deadlines until June 1, the general request of state agencies to waive any restrictive regulations in order to move faster to address the virus, and also prohibits gatherings of more than 50 people at publicly-owned facilities.\u201d [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Carolina#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: Governor McMaster holds a briefing in which he instructs law enforcement to disperse any public gathering of three or more people, with violations of this rule resulting in a misdemeanor. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Carolina#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","South Dakota":"<li>03\/13\/2020: March 13, Governor Noem declared a state of emergency [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Dakota'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: School are closed beginning March 16. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Dakota'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Tennessee":"<li>03\/15\/2020: On March 15, the mayor of Nashville imposed restrictions on restaurants and closed bars in Davidson County. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Dakota'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/19\/2020: On March 19, the mayor of Chattanooga issued an executive order closings gyms and prohibiting dine-in service for restaurants and bars indefinitely. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Dakota'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/20\/2020: On March 20, the mayor of Knoxville issued an executive order closing bars, gyms, and commercial event venues and restricting restaurants to delivery and take-out service. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Dakota'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/22\/2020: On March 22, Nashville's Metro Public Health Department issued a stay-at-home order effective for at least 14 days for Nashville and Davidson County. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Dakota'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: On March 23, Knoxville and Knox County issued a stay-at-home order effective for at least 14 days beginning March 24. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Dakota'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: On March 24, Memphis issued a \"safer-at-home order\" effective through April 7, and surrounding Shelby County and the county's other municipalities issued a similar order the same day. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Dakota'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 24, Franklin issued a stay-at-home order effective March 25 for seven days. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Dakota'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: On March 30, Governor Bill Lee issued a two-week safer at home order for the entire state, which covers the closure of all nonessential businesses and will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. the following day. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_South_Dakota'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/02\/2020: On April 2, Governor Lee issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective through April 14. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Texas":"<li>03\/02\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: On March 23, the city and county issued a shelter-in-place order effective March 24 through April 9. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a statewide disaster for all counties in the state. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: On March 30, Governor Abbott issued an executive order that ordered everyone in the state of Texas to stay home except for essential activities. However, he refused to label the order as a stay-home-order, arguing that such labels leave the wrong impression. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Texas#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: Collin, Galveston, Harris,Travis and Williamson counties issued same measures on March 24. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Texas#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/19\/2020: On March 19, Governor Abbott issued an executive order that closed schools statewide until at least April 3.\" and \"On March 31, the Governor announced that schools in the state will continue to stay closed until May 4. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Texas#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Utah":"<li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, all schools were ordered closed and to switch to online classes by the 18th by Governor Gary Herbert. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: On March 25, Summit County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 27 through May 1. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/27\/2020: In response, Salt Lake City issued a mandatory stay-at-home order until further notice. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>04\/01\/2020: On April 1, Davis County issued a stay-at-home order effective April 1 through May 1 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Vermont":"<li>03\/15\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/13\/2020: Governor Phil Scott issued Executive Order 01-20 which declared a State of Emergency until it expires on April 15. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: On March 16, Governor Scott announced his emergency declaration would be amended to limit public gatherings to either 50 people or 50% occupancy. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: All nonessential city services will also be suspended from Wednesday, March 18, through at least April 6. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/25\/2020: On March 24, Governor Phil Scott issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective March 25 until April 15. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: On March 30, Governor Scott imposed quarantine restrictions on travelers arriving in Vermont. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Virginia":"<li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in the state of Virginia. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: On March 17, Northam banned a gathering of more than ten people in restaurants, fitness centers, and theaters [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: On March 23, Northam announced schools will be closed for the remainder of the academic year.\"  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: Barbershops, gyms, theaters, bowling alleys, and any other business that allows the group of more than ten people, will be banned. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: On March 30, Governor Northam issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective March 30 through June 10 unless amended or rescinded by a further executive order. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Washington":"<li>02\/29\/2020: On February 29, Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency after the first US death attributable to COVID-19 occurred [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/15\/2020: On March 15, Governor Inslee announced the closing of all sit-down restaurants statewide [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/21\/2020: On March 21, the City of Everett ordered residents and business owners to stay at home \"until further notice\", except for some essential workers. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/22\/2020: The city of Edmonds also issued a stay-at-home order effective March 22 until further notice. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/22\/2020: Yakima County issued a stay-at-home order effective March 22 until further notice. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/11\/2020: 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 [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Washington_(state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, Governor Inslee announced closures for all public and private K-12 schools in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties beginning from March 17 through at least April 24.[120] Later, on March 13, Inslee announced K-12 closures until at least April 24 throughout the state. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Washington_(state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: Governor Inslee announced a statewide stay-at-home order on March 23, to last at least two weeks. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Washington_(state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: On March 24, the city of Ocean Shores closed roads leading to Pacific Ocean beaches and declared a city-wide midnight curfew. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Washington_(state)#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","West Virginia":"<li>03\/14\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: On March 16, Justice declared a state of emergency.\"  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Wisconsin":"<li>03\/10\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Wisconsin#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/12\/2020: On March 12, Governor Tony Evers declared a State of Emergency. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/13\/2020: On the 13th, the governor ordered the closure of all public and private K-12 schools in the state until at least April 5.\"  [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/16\/2020: On March 16, Evers announced restrictions on the number of people that could be present at childcare facilities, limiting it to 10 staff and 50 children at the same time. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Wisconsin#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/17\/2020: On March 17, a statewide ban of all gatherings with more than 10 people was announced by the governor. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Wisconsin#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/24\/2020: On March 23, Evers announced closures of all non-essential businesses to be signed on Tuesday, March 24, and urged citizens to stay at home to reduce the spread of COVID-19. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Wisconsin#Government_response'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/23\/2020: On March 23, the City of Milwaukee issued a stay-at-home order effective that day [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic#cite_note-764'>source<\/a>]<\/li>","Wyoming":"<li>03\/13\/2020: On March 13, Governor Gordon issued Executive Order 2020\u20132 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/15\/2020: 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. [<a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._state_and_local_government_response_to_the_2020_coronavirus_pandemic'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: The Town of Jackson on Saturday ordered residents to stay at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. [<a href='https:\/\/trib.com\/news\/local\/casper\/jackson-issues-shelter-in-place-order-to-limit-spread-of\/article_40c9fa29-c59b-540f-b4cd-7b211b6eb335.html'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/28\/2020: Teton County on Saturday ordered older adults, people living in nursing homes, those with high-risk medical conditions and those living with an older adult or person with a high-risk medical conditions to stay at home. [<a href='https:\/\/cowboystatedaily.com\/2020\/03\/29\/teton-county-issues-states-first-shelter-in-place-order\/'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/30\/2020: New health order limits gatherings to households only [<a href='https:\/\/buckrail.com\/new-health-order-limits-gatherings-to-households-only\/'>source<\/a>]<\/li><li>03\/31\/2020: Following a newly-approved county-wide Public Health Order that prohibits public or private gatherings with anyone outside your household, Jackson town councilors voted this morning to repeal the emergency stay-at-home ordinance passed last Saturday. [<a href='https:\/\/buckrail.com\/town-repeals-emergency-stay-at-home-order-in-favor-of-county-order\/'>source<\/a>]<\/li>"}