Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of the current lockdown orders:
California
Californians awoke Friday to a new reality after the governor issued stay-at-home orders for nearly 40 million people amid the coronavirus outbreak. The move by Gov. Gavin Newsom was the first in the country in the effort to curb the pandemic.
The order was a stunning development and further blow to businesses and workers.
California is one of the hardest-hit states with 1,185 confirmed cases and 23 deaths as of Friday,
reported KTLA.
Residents have been told to stay 6 feet away from others, not gather in groups and wash their hands frequently.
Connecticut
In his daily address Friday, Governor Ned Lamont announced a “Stay safe, stay at home” policy, telling all “non-essential” businesses and not-for-profit entities to stay closed for an indefinite time period, beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 23.
He is asking that all businesses that can have employees work from home do so,
according to WTNH.
Delaware
Gov. John Carney has issued a stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to
Delaware Public Media.
The order goes into effect Tuesday morning. It requires all non-essential businesses to close.
Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s “stay-at-home” order is set to begin Saturday afternoon and go until April .
According to WGN, the order will mean residents can still go to the grocery stores, put gas in their cars, take walks outside and make pharmacy runs.
All local roads, including the interstate highways and tollways, will remain open to traffic, as well. Delivery works should still report to work, the governor said.
Businesses such as gyms, spas, salons, barber shops and tattoo parlors must close by Saturday.
Louisiana
On Sunday, Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statewide “stay at home” order.
The order itself is slated to go into effect at 5 p.m. on March 23,
according to WGNO. The order will stay in place through Monday. April 13.
Massachusetts
Governor Charlie Baker has ordered all non-essential businesses to close, effective noon Tuesday, March 24.
The governor also announced Monday that he and state health officials are issuing a stay at home advisory for the residents of Massachusetts.
Both will remain in effect until April 7,
according to WWLP.
Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a stay-at-home order for Michigan residents.
The order is expected to last at least three weeks,
according to WOOD-TV.
New Jersey
On Saturday, Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order telling all residents to stay at home until further notice.
The order includes some exceptions like obtaining essential goods, seeking medical attention, visiting family, reporting to work or enjoying outdoor activities.
The order mandates work from home arrangements when possible and prohibits all social gatherings.
New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is ordering all workers in nonessential businesses to stay home and banning gatherings statewide. Cuomo announced the restrictions Friday that take effect Sunday,
according to WTEN in Albany.
He also says nonessential gatherings of individuals of any size or for any reason are canceled or postponed. The Democratic governor took the dramatic actions as confirmed cases in New York climbed to more than 10,000 as of Saturday.
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