REOPENING AMERICA

ALL 50 STATES HAVE BEGUN TO REOPEN. SEE WHAT THAT MEANS FOR YOUR STATE.

By Jiachuan Wu, Robin Muccari, Anna Sundberg, Brianna DeJesus-Banos, and Kaleigh O’Boyle NBC news

Two months since social distancing measures began in the U.S. to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, all states have begun reopening parts of their economies.

Heading into Memorial Day weekend, access to some beaches, restaurants, hair salons, barbershops and state parks will be available to residents eager to get outdoors. In Seattle, 20 miles of streets will be closed to traffic. In New York City, the epicenter of the coronavirus, some streets are being converted into bicycle and pedestrian roads.

See what exactly has reopened in each state, broken down by category, in the dropdown menu below.

Alabama

Governor: Kay Ivey (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect at 5 p.m. April 30.

A statewide stay-at-home order expired May 15. Alabama is taking its first steps in reopening the state in a plan dubbed “Safer at Home.” On April 30 at 5 p.m. the safer-at-home order went into effect. On May 11, the governor extended the order a week,  to May 22. Residents are responsible for wearing a face covering and encouraged to practice hygiene. Size limits on non-work related gatherings, including religious gatherings and funeral services, are lifted given social-distancing is observed. Restaurants and bars may provide on-premise dining with certain restrictions: parties are limited to eight people, and at least six feet distance is required between each party. Close-contact services such as barber shops, salons, and massage therapy services may open if compliant with social distancing. Elective medical procedures can resume.

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars, breweries
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, beaches, gyms
5. Places of worship Funeral services
6. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, tattoos and pierc

Alaska

Governor: Mike Dunleavy (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect 8 a.m. April 24.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy allowed personal services businesses and restaurants in most parts of Alaska to reopen April 24, but with restrictions. Hair salons can only admit customers by reservation. Restaurants will have to keep distances between tables and can’t exceed 25 percent of their normal capacity. Dunleavy has said that Alaskans can again schedule elective surgeries for on or after May 4 and visit their doctors for nonurgent needs. The city of Anchorage is delaying the new rules until April 27. Effective May 22, all businesses, houses of worship, libraries, museums, recreational and sports activities may open. Large gatherings including festivals and concerts may be scheduled if advised by public health officials. Access to senior centers and prisons remains limited.

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms, pools
5. Places of worship Funeral services
6. Entertainment Libraries, theaters, bowling alleys, museums, festivals and concerts with public health consultation
7. Personal care Salons, barbershops

Arizona

Governor: Doug Ducey (R)

• Stay at home, effective  5 p.m. March 31 until May 15.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 4.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced that the state’s stay-at-home order would extend until May 15. Starting May 4, retail businesses can sell goods through delivery service, window service, walk-up service, drive-through service, drive-up service, curbside delivery or appointment, provided the business establish and implement sanitation and physical distancing measures. On May 8, businesses can resume partial openings that incorporate social distancing. Pools, gyms, and spas were allowed to reopen with restrictions on May 13. Major league sports may resume without fans present.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms, pools, spas
5. Places of worship
6. Entertainment Theaters
7. Personal care Salons, barbershops

Arkansas

Governor: Asa Hutchinson (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

Arkansas is one of the states that has not issued a stay-at-home order. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced new public health orders effective May 1. All State parks will begin a limited reopening of some facilities for residents starting May 1. Rental of campsites, cabins, lodges, and RVs will be limited to Arkansas residents. Restaurants may resume limited dine-in service on May 11 under Phase one guidelines that require a daily health screening of staff, use of face masks and gloves and strict social distancing. Effective May 18, large indoor venues, casinos, state park cabins, lodging services, and bars within restaurants may open. May 26, free-standing bars may open.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars within restaurants (free-standing bars reopening on May 26)
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms, campgrounds
5. Places of worship
6. Entertainment Theaters, arenas, stadiums, racetracks, casinos, fairgrounds
7. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy

California

Governor: Gavin Newsom (D)

• Stay at home, effective March 19 until further notice.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 8.

California begins what its governor calls Stage 2 of its reopening on Friday, May 8. Curbside pickup is available for retailers. The associated manufacturing and supply chains associated with those retailers are allowed to open as well.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopening announcement

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services in some counties
3. Retail Retail stores open to curbside pickup
4. Outdoor recreation Limited state parks, beaches in some counties
5. Personal care Pet groomers

Colorado

Governor: Jared Polis (D)

• Partial reopening went into effect April 27.

A statewide stay-at-home order expired April 26, Gov. Jared Polis asked Colorado to transition to a Safer at Home model. Retail stores will be allowed to open for curbside delivery and will be allowed to phase in public openings. Offices will also reopen to half capacity, with telecommuting still strongly encouraged. Elective medical services and dentists, child care, and personal services  such as hair salons, tattoo parlors, pet grooming and personal training will be able to open with precautions. Restaurants will remain restricted to takeout and delivery.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores open to curbside pickup; retail in-store shopping
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, campgrounds
4. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, pet grooming, tattoos and piercings

Connecticut

Governor: Ned Lamont (D)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 20.

State starts its reopening process on May 20 after months of statewide stay-at-home orders. In the latest reopen plan, retail businesses and offices can resume in-person operations. Restaurants are permitted to provide take-out and deliver services. Bars, gyms, theaters, nail salons, spas and tattoo parlors remain closed until at least June 20.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant outdoor dining services, pickup and delivery
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Entertainment Outdoor museums, zoos

Delaware

Governor: John Carney (D)

• Stay at home, effective  8 a.m. March 24 until May 15.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 8.

On May 5, Gov. John Carney announced a plan allowing small businesses to resume limited operations effective 8 a.m., May 8. Small business retailers like clothing stores, book, department stores are allowed to do business using curbside pickup as long as social distance is maintained. Jewelry stores may do business by appointment only. Places of worship, baptisms, initiations. funerals and wedding ceremonies are permitted as of May 18.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopening order

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores open to curbside pickup; Jewelry stores are by appointment only
3. Places of worship Funeral homes, weddings
4. Entertainment Drive-in theaters
5. Personal care Salons, barbershops

District of Columbia

Mayor: Muriel Bowser (D)

• Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. April 1 until June 8.

See stay-at-home order

Florida

Governor: Ron DeSantis (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 4.

A statewide stay-at-home order expired April 30. The day before the statewide order was to expire, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a reopening plan, which went into effect on May 4 in every county except Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward counties. Florida restaurants and retail stores are allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity, if the local government allows it.

See partial reopen announcement

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, beaches gyms
5. Places of worship
6. Entertainment Sporting venues operate without spectators
7. Personal care Salons, barbershops

Georgia

Governor: Brian Kemp (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect April 24.

A statewide shelter-in-place order expired April 30. On April 23, Gov. Brian Kemp issued a new executive order to allow some businesses to reopen. Gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, hair designers, nail care artists, estheticians, their respective schools and massage therapists reopened April 24. Restaurants, social clubs and movie theaters are allowed to reopen as of April 27. In-person church services are allowed but in accordance with strict social distance protocol.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms
4. Places of worship
5. Entertainment Bowling alleys, theaters, social clubs
6. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, tattoos and piercings

Guam

Governor: Lourdes Aflague Leon Guerrero (D)

• Stay at home, effective March 19 until May 30.

See stay-at-home order

Hawaii

Governor: David Ige (D)

• Stay at home, effective  12:01 a.m. March 25 until May 31.
  Partial reopening went into effect April 30.

On April 27, Gov. David Ige issued a statewide statement allowing florists compliant with social-distancing requirements to open, effective May 1. On April 29, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell issued an amended stay-at-home order allowing limited openings of certain Honolulu parks and botanical gardens as well as the opening of public and private golf courses, certain real estate services, car and truck dealerships with restrictions, automated service providers such as automated car washes, mobile service providers such as mobile car washing/detailing services, one-on-one educational services, and floral businesses conducted remotely. Honolulu’s order expires May 18.

See stay-at-home order | See state partial reopen order | See Honolulu’s partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, beaches
4. Personal care Pet grooming, carwashes

Idaho

Governor: Brad Little (R)

• Stay at home, effective  5 p.m. March 25 until April 30.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

During Stage one, places of worship, daycares, youth activities and camps will be allowed to open. Stage two will take effect May 16, permitting restaurants with approved plans, gyms and hair salons that meet protocols.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms
4. Places of worship
5. Personal care Salons, barbershops

Illinois

Governor: J.B. Pritzker (D)

• Stay at home, effective  5 p.m. March 21 until May 30.
• Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

On April 23, Gov. J. B. Pritzker announced an extension to the stay-at-home order, while allowing retail stores to open for pickup and delivery beginning May 1. Non-essential retail stores will reopen for curb-side pickup and delivery. Residents can begin enjoying additional outdoor activities like golf, boating and fishing while practicing social distancing.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores open to curbside pickup
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, boating, golf courses
4. Personal care Pet grooming

Indiana

Governor: Eric Holcomb (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 4.

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that starting May 4 establishments will begin to open in Phase 2 of 4. Manufacturing, industrial and construction will open following required guidelines including daily screening of employees utilizing face coverings and social distancing. Screened employees may also return to daily office work in small waves if needed. Retail and commercial businesses will open at 50 percent of capacity. Some BMV locations will reopen by appointment only, public libraries based on their own policies, and require daily screenings of employees.

See partial reopen announcement

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, boating, beaches
5. Places of worship
6. Entertainment Libraries, drive-in theaters
7. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, tattoos and piercings

Iowa

Governor: Kim Reynolds (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect 5 a.m. May 1.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation allowing restaurants, fitness centers, shopping malls, libraries and race tracks (not including horse and dog races) to reopen on May 1. Other retail establishments will also reopen in certain counties, but will limit the number of customers to 50 percent of its maximum legal occupancy capacity. Counties that will not reopen retail establishments include Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Dallas, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Linn, Louisa, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, Washington, and Woodbury County.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, campgrounds, gyms
5. Places of worship
6. Entertainment Libraries, race tracks, drive-in theaters

Kansas

Governor: Laura Kelly (D)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 4.

Gov. Laura Kelly issued a statewide stay-at-home order in late March and extended until May 3. On April 30, she announced her plan to lift the statewide order to begin Phase One of the «Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas.» Mass gatherings are still limited to 10 people or fewer. Businesses can reopen unless otherwise identified by the governor or local government.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms
5. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, tattoos and piercings

Kentucky

Governor: Andy Beshear (D)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 11.

Statewide stay healthy at home order is in effect starting March 26. Gov. Andy Beshear announced that starting May 11, manufacturing, construction, vehicle and vessel dealerships, professional services, horse racing, pet grooming and boarding will reopen. Retail and houses of worship will also reopen as of May 20. Barbershops, salons, cosmetology businesses and similar services with no more than 10 people will reopen on May 25.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

Louisiana

Governor: John Bel Edwards (D)

• Stay at home, effective  5 p.m. March 23 until May 15.
• Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

On April 27, Gov. John Bel Edwards extended the stay-at-home order to May 15 when reopening Phase One will begin. Phase One permits businesses to reopen with 25 percent occupancy limits, social distancing and sanitation guidelines. These businesses include restaurants, cafes, bars and breweries, shopping malls, gyms, barbershops and salons, movie theaters, racetracks, museums, zoos and aquariums.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms
5. Places of worship
6. Entertainment Theaters, museums, racetracks, zoos & aquariums
7. Personal care Salons, barbershops

Maine

Governor: Janet Mills (D)

• Stay at home, effective  12:01 a.m. April 2 until May 31.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

Gov. Janet Mills extends stay-at-home order in the form of a new “Stay Safer at Home” Executive Order until May 31. The new Order will continue to have Maine residents stay at home with limited exceptions for already permitted activities, such as grocery shopping or exercising. Stage 1 continues the prohibition on gatherings of more than 10 people, the quarantine of all people entering or returning to Maine for a period of 14 days, and the special precautions for older Mainers and others at risk of COVID-19. It calls for people who are able to work from home to continue to do so, including state employees. It will also require that people of Maine wear cloth face coverings in public settings where physical distancing measures are difficult to maintain, and continue strict requirements for long-term care facilities.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen announcement

1. Reopened
2. Outdoor recreation State parks, boating, golf courses, gyms for outdoor classes
3. Places of worship Limited drive-in, stay-in-your-vehicle church services
4. Entertainment Drive-in theaters
5. Personal care Salons, barbershops, pet grooming

Maryland

Governor: Larry Hogan (R)

• Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. March 30 until May 15.
• Partial reopening went into effect at 7 a.m. May 7.

Gov. Larry Hogan announced the state will partially reopen at 7 a.m. on May 7. This order permits outdoor activities for individuals and small group sports, including golf, tennis and outdoor fitness instruction. In addition, recreational fishing, hunting, horseback riding and boating will resume. Beaches for walking and exercise and playgrounds will reopen in state parks. Starting May 15, retail stores can reopen at 50 percent capacity, manufacturing can continue, and places of worship may resume.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, outdoor recreation, beaches
4. Places of worship
5. Personal care Barber shops and hair salons by appointment only

Massachusetts

Governor: Charlie Baker (R)

• Stay at home, effective 12 p.m. March 24 until May 18.
• Partial reopening went into effect May 18.

Gov. Charlie Baker announced a four-phase reopening plan. Beginning May 18, places of worship, manufacturing and construction will reopen.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

Michigan

Governor: Gretchen Whitmer (D)

• Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. March 24 until May 28.
  Partial reopen went into effect May 7.

On May 1, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced plans for certain low-risk work, such as construction, real estate, and outdoor work, to resume with restrictions starting May 7.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores open to curbside pickup, auto dealerships
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, golf courses, marinas
4. Personal care Pet grooming

Minnesota

Governor: Tim Walz (D)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 4.

Gov. Tim Walz extended the statewide stay-at-home order until May 18. Retail stores and main street businesses will be allowed to reopen at 50 percent occupancy. Additionally, all gatherings, including places of worship, will have a limit of 10 people or less and require social distancing.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores
3. Places of worship

Mississippi

Governor: Tate Reeves (R)

• Safer at home, effective 5 p.m. April 3 until 8 a.m. May 11.
  Partial reopening went into effect 8 a.m. April 27.

Gov. Tate Reeves has extended the shelter-in-place order to May 11. The new order means retail stores that have been closed due to the previous order can now reopen, but only with fewer customers inside. Reeves said strip malls and shopping centers can reopen if they follow the safety mandates from the Mississippi State Department of Health to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Those businesses will have to reduce their capacity by 50 percent and they must provide hand sanitizer for customers when they walk inside.

See safer-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms
5. Personal care Salons, barbershops, and tattoos

Missouri

Governor: Michael L. Parson (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 4.

The statewide restrictions on social gatherings will be eliminated and every business can reopen under Gov. Mike Parson’s plan. All businesses can reopen on May 4 as long as social distancing guidelines, such as keeping 6-foot distance from other people, are followed. Some businesses will be required to take additional precautions to protect their employees and the public, such as occupancy limits at retail locations.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms
5. Places of worship Funeral homes, weddings
6. Entertainment Libraries, theaters, sports venues, museums, amusement parks, drive-in, concerts
7. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, tattoos and piercings

Montana

Governor: Steve Bullock (D)

• Partial reopening went into effect April 27.

Statewide stay-at-home order expired April 24. Main street and retail businesses, outdoor recreation and organized youth activities can reopen as of April 27 with strict physical distancing. Restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and casinos can become operational May 4 with reduced capacity. Schools closed until May 7, option to return at discretion of local school boards.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars, breweries
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms, pools, hot tubs
5. Places of worship
6. Entertainment Casinos, movie theaters
7. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, tattoos and piercings

Nebraska

Governor: Pete Ricketts (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 4.

Nebraska is one of the states that has not issued a stay-at-home order. Gov. Pete Ricketts announced upcoming changes that ease some restrictions on social gatherings and business operations starting on May 4. Restaurants will be permitted to allow customers inside at that time, but must permit no more than 50 percent of their normal capacity. Salons, massage businesses and tattoo parlors will be limited to 10 people at a time, with everyone wearing face coverings. Houses of worship will be able to meet in-person, but with six feet of separation. Bars and indoor theaters will remain closed until May 31 in most of the state.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services in some counties
3. Places of worship
4. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, tattoos

Nevada

Governor: Steve Sisolak (D)

• Stay at home, effective April 1 until May 15.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that the state’s stay-at-home order would be extended until May 15. All retail businesses will be allowed to operate under curbside commerce models, similar to curbside pickup currently allowed for restaurants and eateries. Drive-in services are now permitted for places of worship. Beginning May 9, Phase 01 will allow reopening of restaurants, salons, barbershops and schools, real estate and leasing, office environments, transportation, courier services, warehouses, auto dealership, and appliance and furniture showrooms.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services
3. Retail Retail stores open to curbside pickup
4. Outdoor recreation State parks
5. Places of worship Places of worship drive-in
6. Personal care Salons, barbershops

New Hampshire

Governor: Chris Sununu (R)

• Stay at home effective March 27 until May 31. 
  Partial reopening went into effect May 4.

Gov. Chris Sununu extended stay-at-home orders until May 31 and issued general and industry-specific guidelines for reopenings and expanded services. Campgrounds, state parks and manufacturing services will continue operating with modified guidelines. Limited healthcare services, such as those involving time-sensitive procedures, may resume on May 4. Retail stores, drive-in movie theaters, public and private golf courses, barbers and hair salons may begin operating or expanding services with restrictions on May 11. Restaurants may offer outdoor dining services starting May 18.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant outdoor dining services only
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, private golf courses
5. Personal care Salons, barbershops

New Jersey

Governor: Phil Murphy (D)

• Stay at home, effective March 24.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 2.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced the reopening of N.J. state parks, golf courses, county parks, beaches, curbside retail, non-essential construction, drive-in activities and elective surgeries for Stage 1 beginning May 2.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen announcement

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores open to curbside pickup
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, golf courses

New Mexico

Governor: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)

• Stay at home, effective March 24 until May 15.
  Partial reopening went into effect 8 a.m. May 1.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the state would reopen partly beginning 8 a.m. May 1. This includes non-essential businesses for health, safety and welfare. Non-essential retailers can provide curbside pick and delivery with permitted licenses. Additional businesses include state parks, licensed firearm retailers by appointment only, golf courses for golf only, and permitted pet services. Starting May 16, all retail businesses (not including entertainment venues, movie theaters, concert halls and amusement parks) at 25 percent occupancy. Large retailers, non-essential businesses (i.e. offices and call centers) and places of worship will also reopen at 25 percent occupancy.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, golf courses, boating
4. Places of worship
5. Personal care Pet grooming and vets

New York

Governor: Andrew Cuomo (D)

• Stay at home for parts of the state, effective until May 28.
  Stay at home for New York City, effective until June 13.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 15.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo issued an executive order on May 14 extending stay-at-home orders until May 28 for regions that do not meet the state’s criteria to begin a limited reopening. New York City has to continue to stay at home until June 13. Starting May 15, total five regions in New York including Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier and Finger Lakes have met all seven metrics required to begin reopening for business. Under this phase one plan, construction; agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; manufacturing and wholesale trade are allowed to reopen. Retails are limited to curbside or in-store pickup or drop off only.

See partial reopen announcement | See phase one reopen plan

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores open to curbside pickup in some counties
3. Places of worship

North Carolina

Governor: Roy Cooper (D)

• Stay at home, effective 5 p.m. March 30 until 5 p.m. May 8. 
• Partial reopening went into effect May 8.

Gov. Roy Cooper announced partial reopening beginning May 8. Phase 1 includes permission for people to leave home for commercial activities; non-essential retail businesses with 50% capacity, 6 foot distance between customers and frequent cleaning; 10-person gathering outdoors among friends; opening childcare centers for working parents and those looking for work.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores
3. Outdoor recreation State parks

North Dakota

Governor: Doug Burgum (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

North Dakota is one of the states that has not issued a stay-at-home order. Gov. Doug Burgum released “North Dakota Smart Restart” protocols for businesses resuming or continuing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic on April 28. It includes operating standards for all industries, as well as specific guidance for several high-contact business sectors that were closed.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms
4. Entertainment Theaters, music entertainment venues
5. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, tattoos and piercings

Ohio

Governor: Mike DeWine (R)

• Stay safe, effective May 1 until 11:59 p.m. May 29.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

Gov. Mike DeWine rolled out the first phase of the reopen plan. Here are the key dates for when certain businesses are allowed to resume and what rules they have to follow:
May 1: Hospital, medical, dental and veterinary services that don’t require an overnight hospital stay. 
May 4: Construction, distribution, manufacturing, offices.
May 12: Consumer, retail and service businesses.
May 14: Restaurants and bars indoor dining, hair salons and barbershops, day spas, nail salons, tattoo parlors and body piercing locations.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen announcement

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, tattoos and piercings

Oklahoma

Governor: Kevin Stitt (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect April 24.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt did not issue a formal stay-at-home order, but he announced a statewide approach to reopen businesses on April 22. Hair salons, barbershops, spas, nail salons and pet groomers can begin opening April 24 for appointments only in the first phase of reopening. The businesses are required to follow social distancing and sanitation guidelines released by the state’s Department of Commerce. Starting May 1, Phase 1 allows restaurant dining, movie theaters, sport venues, places of worship and tattoo parlors to reopen following protocols, including CDC recommended social distancing and sanitation. If Phase 1 guidelines are met as of May 15, bars, weddings and funerals, and child nurseries in places of worship can reopen under social distancing and sanitation guidelines.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms
4. Places of worship Funeral homes, weddings
5. Entertainment Theaters, sports venues
6. Personal care Salons, barbershops, pet grooming, tattoos

Oregon

Governor: Kate Brown (D)

• Stay at home, effective March 23 until terminated by the governor.
• Partial reopening went into effect May 15.

Gov. Kate Brown announced that starting May 15, retail businesses and dine-in restaurants can reopen as long as they can follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines and as long as the counties and health regions they are in meet the governor’s requirements for reopening. Childcare, summer school, and youth programs will also be allowed to resume while adhering to certain guidelines and as long as the county they are in meets reopening requirements. Personal care businesses, such as salons and barber shops, and gyms will also be allowed to reopen during phase one, as long as the businesses follow the guidelines and the counties the businesses are in meet the requirements for reopening.

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1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services in some counties
3. Retail Retail stores in some counties
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms in some counties
5. Personal care Salons, barbershops in some counties

Pennsylvania

Governor: Tom Wolf (D)

• Stay at home, effective 8 p.m. April 1 until May 8.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

Gov. Tom Wolf announced that some restrictions will be lifted on businesses related to certain outdoor activities. Golf courses, marinas, guided fishing trips and privately owned campgrounds may reopen statewide  May 1. State campgrounds cannot reopen until May 15. As of May 15, more counties entered the “Yellow Phase” with different restrictions on “Work & Congregate” and social settings. “Work & Congregate” allows reopening of in-person businesses with business and building safety orders and child care following guidance. Social restrictions will allow stay at home order lifted for gatherings of 25 people or less and in-person retail (curbside and delivery preferred).

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen announcement

1. Reopened
2. Retail Retail stores in some counties
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, golf courses, marinas

Puerto Rico

• Stay at home, until May 25.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 4.

See stay-at-home announcement | See partial reopen announcement

1. Reopened
2. Personal care Laundry and laundromat drop-off and pickup services only

Rhode Island

Governor: Gina Raimondo (D)

• Stay at home, effective 4:00 p.m. March 28 until May 8.
• Partial reopening went into effect May 9.

On May 7, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced that she will lift her stay-at-home order effective May 9. On that day, the state will move into phase one of her plan to reopen the economy. Non-critical retailers that were previously closed can reopen with restrictions and guidelines. She noted that life for most people in phase one would not seem much different than it has under the stay-at-home order. Social gatherings will remain limited to five people until at least May 22.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant outdoor dining services only
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks
5. Places of worship Funeral homes

South Carolina

Governor: Henry McMaster (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect April 20.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster was reopening many nonessential businesses starting from April 20,  including public beaches, furniture stores, apparel stores, department stores, sporting goods stores, bookstores, craft stores, music stores, flea markets and flower stores.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, beaches, gyms
5. Personal care Salons, barbershops, tattoos

South Dakota

Governor: Kristi Noem (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect April 28.

Gov. Kristi Noem did not issue a statewide stay-at-home order. On April 28, Noem announced her plan called “Back to Normal.” This plan outlined guidance for individuals, employers, schools, health care providers and local governments.

See partial reopening order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink
3. Retail
4. Outdoor recreation
5. Places of worship
6. Entertainment
7. Personal care

Tennessee

Governor: Bill Lee (R)

• Stay at home, effective 11:59 p.m. March 31 until April 30.
  Partial reopening went into effect April 27.

Statewide stay-at-home order is in effect through April 30, Gov. Bill Lee announced plans for restaurants to reopen starting April 27, with retail stores to follow. Newly reopened businesses will be under instructions to operate at 50 percent capacity. Starting May 6, dentists will be allowed to resume practicing and are being asked to follow American Dental Association guidelines. Small group recreation businesses, such as bowling alleys and putt-putt courses, will be allowed to reopen on May 8.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen announcement

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services in some counties
3. Retail Retail stores in some counties
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms in some counties
5. Entertainment Bowling alleys, arcade in some counties
6. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy in some counties

Texas

Governor: Greg Abbott (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

Statewide stay-at-home order expired April 30. Retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and malls can reopen as of  May 1 — no more than 25 percent occupancy. Sole proprietorships, medical and dental offices can reopen. Outdoor sports with up to four people participating are allowed. Churches can expand in-person capacity.

See partial reopen announcement

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms, pools
5. Places of worship
6. Entertainment Theaters, libraries, museums
7. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy

Utah

Governor: Gary Herbert (R)

• No statewide stay-at-home order issued.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

Gov. Gary R. Herbert did not issue a formal lockdown order, but announced a statewide order of “moderate risk” effective 12:01 a.m., May 1. This allows permitted establishments to resume, including gyms, salons and other personal care businesses under strict guidelines. Dine-in businesses may also resume with extreme precautions.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars
3. Outdoor recreation State parks, gyms
4. Places of worship
5. Personal care Salons, barbershops

Vermont

Governor: Phil Scott (R)

• Stay at home, effective 5 p.m. March 25 until May 15.
  Partial reopening went into effect April 27.

Statewide stay-at-home order is in effect through May 15. Starting April 27, Gov. Phil Scott reopened outdoor and construction work, manufacturing and distribution with a maximum of 5 people. Supporting operations with curbside pickup and delivery services, outdoor retail and libraries with curbside pickup will also continue. Outdoor recreation and limited social interactions began on May 7. On May 18, retail stores were permitted to resume in-store operations with capacity limits. Effective May 22, restaurants may offer outdoor dining with restrictions.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen announcement

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant outdoor dining services and pickup
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, golf courses
5. Entertainment Libraries pickup

Virginia

Governor: Ralph Northam (D)

• Stay at home, effective March 30 until June 10.
  Partial reopen went into effect May 15.

On May 4, Gov. Ralph Northam announced a three-phase plan to roll back restrictions starting May 15 at the earliest, pending continued health data trends. The first phase would extend social distance, teleworking, and face-covering guidelines and restrict social gatherings of ten people or more while easing restrictions on businesses and faith services. Each of the three phases is anticipated to take 2-4 weeks and progressively reduce limitations on businesses and social gatherings. Phase 1 includes reopening of retail locations and outdoor dining at 50 percent occupancy, personal grooming with one person per provider, outdoor exercise services, and short term stay at campgrounds based on reservation. Places of worship will continue with drive-in services and now allow indoor at 50 percent capacity.

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1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant outdoor dining services and pickup
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, beaches, outdoor fitness services
5. Places of worship
6. Personal care Salons, barbershops

Washington

Governor: Jay Inslee (D)

• Stay at home, effective March 23 until May 31.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 5.

Gov. Jay Inslee has extended the stay at home order until May 31. The governor also announced a phased, partial reopening with at least 3 weeks between each phase for monitoring conditions. Businesses in Phase 1 include construction that meet criteria, landscaping, automobile sales, car washes and curbside pickup retail. Outdoor, recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and golf will also be permitted. Essential traveling only and drive-in spiritual services, limited to one family per vehicle, will also take into effect. As of May 13, Phase 2 began with professional and personal services. Professional services include accountants, attorneys, architects, engineers, financial advisors, information technologists, insurance agents and tax preparers. Personal services include cosmetology, salons, barbershops, tattoo parlors, and cosmetology and esthetic schools.

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dining in some counties
3. Retail Retail stores pickup
4. Outdoor recreation State Parks, National Forest trailheads
5. Places of worship Places of worship drive-in
6. Personal care Salons, barbershops, tattoos

West Virginia

Governor: Jim Justice (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect April 30.

Week 1 phase of reopenings began  April 30. From there, each phase of the reopening process for Weeks 2-6 will begin on the Monday of each subsequent week. Case numbers will continue to be monitored throughout the reopening process. Week 2 would include small businesses with fewer than 10 workers, professional services, like barber shops by appointment only, outdoor dining, church services and funeral services with social distancing practices and pet grooming. Week 3 began May 11, permitting gyms and drive-in movie theaters to reopen. Week 4 began May 21, allowing the opening of indoor dining, indoor shopping malls, large and specialty retail stores, and outdoor recreation such as state park campgrounds (for in-state residents), whitewater rafting and ziplining, hiking trails, and outdoor recreational rentals. Outdoor motorsports without fans and tanning services are also allowed.

See partial reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services
3. Retail Retail (large and specialty stores)
4. Outdoor recreation State Parks campgrounds (for state residents), gyms, trails, whitewater rafting, outdoor recreation rentals, outdoor motorsports without spectators
5. Places of worship Funeral homes
6. Entertainment Drive-in theaters
7. Personal care Salons, barbershops, pet grooming

Wisconsin

Governor: Tony Evers (D)

• Stay at home, effective 8 a.m. March 25 until May 26.
  Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

Gov. Tony Evers directed the Dept. of Natural Resources to reopen 34 state parks and forests effective May 1. These include state parks and forests, hunting and fishing on open properties, boat lunches in open state properties and linear/rail trails. Strip-mall retail businesses reopened with a five customer limit on May 11. Additionally, golf courses, lawn and construction services, pick-up at public libraries, and delivery services reopened. On May 13, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled to end Wisconsin’s Safer at Home order, nullifying the governor’s limits on businesses and gatherings. Some local officials, including those in Milwaukee and Madison, have instituted their own regulations. 

See stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order | See ruling

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dining, bars, varying by region
3. Retail Retail stores
4. Outdoor recreation State parks, golf courses, gyms
5. Places of worship varying by region
6. Entertainment Drive-in theaters, libraries pickup, theaters
7. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, tattoos and piercings, varying by region

Wyoming

Governor: Mark Gordon (R)

• Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

Wyoming is one of the states that has not issued a stay-at-home order. Gov. Mark Gordon announced new public health orders effective May 1, which allows gyms, barber shops, hair salons and other personal care services to reopen under specific operating conditions designed to minimize public health risk from COVID-19. As of May 15, restaurants may offer indoor and outdoor dining; churches, religious organizations and funeral homes are permitted; movie theaters and performance venues with a limit of 25 people. Gyms may now open locker rooms and have personal training for up to 20 participants. Childcare centers are permitted with up to 25 people total in a classroom.

See May 1 partial reopen order | See May 15 reopen order

1. Reopened
2. Food and drink Restaurant dine-in services, bars
3. Outdoor recreation Gyms, National Parks, State parks campgrounds (open to state residents)
4. Places of worship Religious organizations, funeral homes
5. Entertainment Theaters
6. Personal care Salons, barbershops, massage therapy, tattoos and piercings

Note: All times are local.

Sources: State and local governments, Census Bureau