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• Track the status of reopening in all 50 states.
• Compare the status of one industry or activity across the country.
• Provide in-depth summaries of the latest reopening plans.
• Give you the latest stories on other reopening plans and ideas.

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The next two days

What is reopening in the next two days? Which stay-at-home orders will expire?

June 4

• Delaware (Democratic trifecta): Personal care services will be allowed to expand capacity to 50% occupancy or 50 individuals, whichever is fewer, on June 4. Also on that day, child care facilities will be allowed to operate at their full occupancy. Gov. John Carney (D) announced on June 2 that the state would enter Phase Two of its reopening plan on June 15. At that time, Restaurants, retail stores, and malls may increase capacity from 30% to 60%. Personal care services and gyms will remain at 30% occupancy.

• Michigan (divided government): Retail stores statewide will be allowed to reopen on June 4. Capacity will be limited to 25% for stores with less than 50,000 square feet of customer floor space. For larger stores, the number of customers cannot exceed 4 per 1,000 square feet of customer floor space.

• Nevada (Democratic trifecta): Casinos in the state may reopen on June 4.

• Oregon (Democratic trifecta): On June 4, Gov. Kate Brown will announce a list of counties that have been approved to enter the second phase of the state’s reopening plan. Phase Two will allow recreational sports and businesses like movie theaters, bowling alleys, and pools to begin reopening.

• Pennsylvania (divided government): The state’s stay-at-home order is set to expire on June 4, which will make Pennsylvania the 36th state to lift a stay-at-home order. The 10 remaining red-phase counties are expected to enter the yellow phase on June 5. Gov. Tom Wolf (D) announced a phased reopening plan for K-12 schools in the state that will allow yellow and green phase counties to start opening schools on July 1.

June 5

• Louisiana (divided government): Louisiana will move into Phase 2 of its reopening plan on June 5. In Phase 2, the following businesses will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity: restaurants and coffee shops; shopping malls; gyms and fitness centers; barbershops and nail salons; movie theaters; racetracks (without spectators); museums, zoos, and aquariums; bars and breweries with food permits; massage services; spas; tattoo parlors; esthetician services; pool halls, bowling alleys, and skating rinks; event centers and wedding venues; and outdoor playgrounds and play centers. Phase 2 will last at least 21 days.

• New Hampshire (divided government): Lodging accommodations may begin accepting guests on June 5.

• Vermont (divided government): Gov. Phil Scott (R) announced at a press conference on June 3 that he hopes to reopen restaurants to indoor dining on June 5. He also said he was working on a change to the quarantine requirement for out-of-state visitors and would say more about that plan on June 5.
• Virginia (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced that much of the state would advance to Phase 2 of the reopening plan. Northern Virginia, the city of Richmond, and Accomack County will remain in Phase 1. Northam said he would provide more guidance for areas entering Phase 2 on June 3.
• West Virginia (Republican trifecta): Movie theaters and casinos may reopen on June 5. Both types of businesses will need to limit their capacity to 50%.

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• Florida (Republican trifecta): Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced that beginning on June 5 bars may reopen at 50% capacity inside and full capacity outside, with service only for seated patrons. Movie theaters and bowling alleys can reopen at 50% capacity on that day. The new rules apply to all counties except Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.

• New York (Democratic trifecta): On June 2, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced that summer day camps can reopen on June 29. The Capital region entered Phase 2 of Cuomo’s reopening plan, “NY Forward,” on June 3. It is the seventh region to move into that phase, out of 10 regions in the state. Under Phase 2, the following businesses and activities can resume: offices (50% occupancy), real estate, in-store retail (50% occupancy), vehicle sales, leases and rentals, retail rental, repair and cleaning, commercial building management (50% occupancy), and salons and barbershops (50% occupancy).

• North Carolina (divided government): Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said on June 2 that North Carolina was not yet ready to move into Phase 3 of the reopening plan, based on recent health and hospital data. Phase 2 will run through at least June 26 unless changed or canceled by state officials.

• Ohio (Republican trifecta): Gov. Mike DeWine (R) said on June 2 that he plans to address the reopening of large-attractions, such as museums and zoos, in a briefing on June 4.

• Washington (Democratic trifecta): Following the expiration of the stay-at-home order on May 31 and the transition to a fully regional approach to reopening, three counties on June 3 applied to advance to Phase 3 of the reopening plan. Counties must stay in Phase 2 for three weeks before they can apply to move to the next stage. In Phase 3, theaters and gyms can reopen at 50% capacity, and public gatherings can include up to 50 people.

Update on stay-at-home orders

Forty-three states issued orders directing residents to stay home except for essential activities and the closure or curtailment of businesses each state deemed nonessential. Seven states did not.

As of June 3, stay-at-home orders have ended in 35 states. Eighteen of those states have Republican governors and 17 have Democratic governors (including Wisconsin, where the state Supreme Court invalidated the stay-at-home order).

Of the eight states with active stay-at-home orders, seven have Democratic governors and one has a Republican governor. They are (with expiration date):

• Pennsylvania (June 4, Democratic governor)
• New Hampshire (June 15, Republican governor)
• New York (June 27, Democratic governor)
• New Mexico (June 30, Democratic governor)
• California (no set expiration date, Democratic governor)
• Kentucky (no set expiration date, Democratic governor)
• New Jersey (no set expiration date, Democratic governor)
• Oregon (no set expiration date, Democratic governor)

The chart below shows when stay-at-home orders ended in other states.

Tracking industries: Places of worship

All 50 states have reopened in some way. Here, we give the status of one industry or activity across the states. Today’s question: in which states may you attend an indoor religious service?

New Jersey is the only state that does not allow indoor religious services at places of worship, in any regions or counties. Services must be held outdoors and patrons must remain in their vehicles. If cars cannot be spaced six feet apart, windows must remain closed.

Here are examples of other rules in place around religious services:

• Rules vary by region in some states, like Pennsylvania and Washington. For example, some counties only permit outdoor or drive-up religious services.
  • In Pennsylvania, places of worship in counties in the red phase of the reopening plan are permitted only to hold drive-up services. Ten counties are in the red phase, though they are expected to move to the yellow phase by June 5. In the yellow phase, places of worship may open for up to 25 people. In the green phase, there are no restrictions except requiring individuals to follow CDC and Pennsylvania Health Department guidelines.
  • In Washington, places of worship in counties in Phase 1 of the reopening plan may hold outdoor services only with up to 100 people. Phase 2 permits houses of worship to hold indoor services with 25% capacity or 50 people, whichever is less.
• Places of worship in California, Connecticut, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Vermont are limited to 25% capacity.
• In Maryland and Virginia, places of worship are limited to 50% capacity.

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Previous featured plans

On April 16, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) announced the initial framework for the “Show Me Strong” recovery plan, outlining four pillars on which reopening would be based:

1. Rapidly expand testing capacity and volume in the state, including testing for those who are currently contagious and those who have developed immunity to the virus
2. Expand reserves of PPE by opening public and private supply chains and continuing to utilize Missouri businesses in that effort
3. Continue to monitor and, if necessary, expand hospital and health care system capacity, including isolation and alternate care facilities for those that cannot self-quarantine at home
4. Improve ability to predict potential outbreaks using Missouri’s public health data

On April 27, Parson announced a new health order allowing Phase 1 to begin on May 4, citing “favorable data and approval from state health officials.” All businesses could reopen as long as they adhered to social distancing requirements. Additional restrictions apply to restaurants and retail businesses.

The plan also includes social distancing requirements for individuals and other guidelines for businesses, individuals, and communities.

The state had not moved into Phase 2 as of June 3, and details on the phase were not available. On May 28, Parson said the next phase would involve moving away from orders: “We’re gonna have to live without an order and … we’re gonna have to take it upon ourselves to do [social distancing].”

Local governments are allowed to implement greater restrictions on businesses and individuals than the state reopening plan.

Context

• Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, issued a stay-at-home order that went into effect on April 6. It directed individuals to stay home unless necessary and to practice social distancing outside the home. It limited gathering sizes to 10 people. The order also said that nonessential businesses must adhere to gathering limits and social distancing guidelines and that workers must practice good hygiene and work from home where feasible. The order was set to expire on April 24. Williams extended the order, and it expired on May 3.
• On April 27, Williams issued the Show Me Strong Recovery order, requiring individuals and workers to socially distance and allowing businesses to reopen under certain guidelines. It went into effect on May 4 and was set to expire on May 31. Williams extended the order until June 15.
• As of June 3, the Missouri COVID-19 Dashboard reported 13,767 confirmed cases and 786 deaths. Missouri’s estimated population as of July 2019 was 6.1 million. For every 100,000 residents, the state had 224.3 cases and 12.8 deaths.
• Missouri is a Republican trifecta, with a Republican governor and Republican majorities in the state legislature.

Plan details

Requirements for individuals and businesses

The Show Me Strong Recovery order says individuals and businesses must follow social distancing guidelines, with certain exceptions:

• “In accordance with the guidelines from the President and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every person and business in the State of Missouri shall abide by social distancing requirements, including maintaining six feet (6’) of space between individuals. This provision shall not apply to family members or individuals performing job duties that require contact with other people closer than six feet (6’).”
• “Individuals performing job duties that require contact with other people closer than six feet (6’) should take enhanced precautionary measures to mitigate the risks of contracting or spreading COVID-19. This provision shall apply in all situations, including, but not limited to, when customers are standing in line or individuals are using shared indoor or outdoor spaces.”

The plan’s FAQ page further says of individuals performing jobs that require contact with people closer than six feet:

“Businesses and employees should work together to implement public health and safety measures for employees and customers, using this site as a guide, in addition to any guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Under these conditions, businesses such as barber and cosmetology shops, hair salons, and tattoo parlors are allowed to operate.”

Gyms and hotel swimming pools can also open if they adhere to strict social distancing and sanitation protocols.

Capacity limits for retail businesses

Requirements for retail buildings subject to fire or building code occupancy limits:

• For smaller locations (less than 10,000 square feet), they must maintain 25 percent or less of the authorized occupancy;
• For larger locations (10,000 square feet or greater), they must maintain 10 percent or less of the authorized occupancy.

The plan includes a formula for businesses not subject to local fire or building code occupancy limits.

Employees and vendors do not count toward capacity limits. The restrictions do not apply to hotels or restaurants. For additional details on capacity limits, click here.

Requirements for restaurants

Restaurants may reopen for dine-in services under the following conditions:

“Restaurants may offer dining-in services, but must adhere to social distancing and other precautionary public health measures. Tables must be spaced at least six feet apart. Communal seating areas for parties that are not connected are prohibited. There can be no more than ten people at a single table. The continued use of drive-thru, pickup, or delivery options is encouraged.”

Guidelines for individuals

• Citizens who feel sick should stay home!
• Continue to practice good hygiene, including:
  • Washing hands with soap and water, or using hand sanitizer, especially after touching frequently used items or surfaces;
  • Avoiding touching your face;
  • Sneezing or coughing into a tissue, or the inside of your elbow; and
  • Disinfecting frequently used items and surfaces as much as possible.
• Avoid socializing in groups that do not readily allow for appropriate physical distancing (receptions, trade shows, etc.).
• When in public (parks, outdoor recreation spaces, shopping malls, etc.), individuals should maximize physical distance from others.
• Minimize travel to the extent possible.
• Elderly or otherwise vulnerable populations should take enhanced precautionary measures to mitigate the risks of contracting COVID-19.
• Individuals may go to and from a place of worship, provided that limitations on social distancing are properly adhered to.

Guidelines for businesses

• Prepare to implement basic infection prevention measures informed by industry best practices, regarding:
  • Protective equipment;
  • Temperature checks;
  • Testing, isolating, and contact tracing; and
  • Sanitation, including disinfection of common and high-traffic areas (entrances, breakrooms, locations where there is high-frequency employee interaction with the public/customers).
• Modify physical workspaces to maximize social distancing.
• Minimize business travel.
• Develop an infectious disease preparedness and response plan, including policies and procedures for workforce contact tracing when an employee tests positive for COVID-19.
• Monitor workforce for indicative symptoms. Do not allow symptomatic people to physically return to work until cleared by a medical provider.
• Develop, implement, and communicate about workplace flexibilities and protections, including:
  • Encouraging telework whenever possible and feasible with business operations;
  • Returning to work in phases and/or split shifts, if possible;
  • Limiting access to common areas where personnel are likely to congregate and interact; and
  • Ensuring that sick leave policies are flexible and consistent with public health guidance.

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Guidelines for communities

• Closely monitor and track the containment, spread, and any resurgence of COVID-19 and adjust plans as necessary.
• Limit situations where citizens cannot maintain social distancing.
• Facilitate widespread testing of symptomatic and asymptomatic citizens.
• Work to protect the most vulnerable populations.
• Local authorities may issue additional orders consistent with the state health order.
• Individuals may go to and from a place of worship, provided that limitations on social distancing are properly adhered to.
• Schools shall remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic school year.
• Summer school may proceed under guidelines set forth by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Reactions

• On May 4, Missouri Republican Party Executive Director Jean Evans said, “One of the things about our Governor is that he definitely trusts local leaders to make good decisions for themselves. From the get go, he has taken a very aggressive approach to dealing with this. I know Governor Parson pretty well. … He is somebody who doesn’t react, he responds. He looks at all the information, talks to the experts and comes up with a plan.”

• On May 14, KRCG reported that the Missouri Democratic Party requested records detailing the epidemiological data the governor’s office and state health department have used to guide reopening:

  “In a records request, the Democratic Party requested copies of this model, and any underlying data, work product, and supplementary materials developed by the Department of Health and Human Services to model the COVID-19 pandemic, between March 1, 2020 and May 12, 2020.

  According to the Democratic Party, Williams said he would release the epidemiological model on May 6, but the data still has yet to be released.

  ‘Parson and Dr. Williams have repeatedly promised to release their epidemiological model to the public and then failed to do so,’ Missouri Democratic Party Executive Director Lauren Gepford stated in a Thursday news release.

  In the news release, Gepford said the state’s decision to reopen was an act of ‘defiance’ against the guidance passed down by the White House.”

• On May 4, the Southeast Missourian editorial board wrote,

  “It’s nice to see businesses start to reopen following a four-week statewide shutdown in Missouri, longer in some individual municipalities. The coronavirus pandemic has not only been a health issue but an economic one.

  As people return to work and customers resume their patronization of businesses, it’s important to adhere to public health guidance. …

  The chambers of commerce in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Scott City along with VisitCape and Magnet are promoting a Reclaim Our Region campaign. Along with encouraging individuals to observe state and local orders, they ask individuals to seek opportunities to support the local economy and shift as much of your spending to local establishments. While online shopping has been convenient and even necessary during this pandemic, patronizing businesses with a local presence is important to the local recovery.

  There’s light at the end of the tunnel. We’re not there yet, but we’re making progress. Adhere to public health guidance. And support your local economy. We’re all in this together.”

• On April 27, The Kansas City Star editorial board wrote,

  “[Parson] is depending on residents to exercise their own judgment — to stay home if sick, to wash hands regularly, to work from home if allowed.

  He also says testing and tracing should improve, enabling the state to identify hotspots and respond quickly.

  But how can he ask individuals to be cautious when he is not? It’s clear some Missourians will take the governor’s order as an ‘all-clear’ signal that life can return to normal. That’s a risky gambit. …

  There are some redeeming features of the order. Cities and counties will be able to retain stricter rules for businesses, which means Kansas City’s stay-at-home order can remain in effect, as can Jackson County’s. Both expire May 15.

  The different rules will undoubtedly cause confusion and resentment in some quarters. And the patchwork of deadlines will scramble the coronavirus calculus: Kansas Citians will be at greater risk because their neighbors in other counties are opening so soon.

  Still, the later deadline in Kansas City and Jackson County makes more sense than Parson’s rush to reopen May 4.”

Find out more in today’s Number of the Day→

Additional activity

In this section, we feature examples of activities by other federal, state, and local governments and influencers relevant to recovering from the pandemic.

• Chicago, Illinois entered Phase 3 of its reopening plan on June 3. Phase 3 includes allowing offices, hotels, retail, and personal services such as nail salons and barbershops to reopen. Restaurants may also reopen for outdoor dining. The city released industry-specific guidelines for reopening.
• The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to send a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) requesting permission to open several sites not allowed in Phase 2 of the state’s plan, including gyms, nail salons, theme parks, and churches. On May 20, the state granted San Diego County variance, allowing it to open restaurants and retail.
• Cinemark announced its plans to begin a four-phased reopening of its theaters on June 19. CEO Mark Zoradi said reopening will begin with five theaters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. One-third of the chain’s theaters will reopen each following week through July 10. Cinemark is the third-largest movie theater chain in the U.S. 
• The Metropolitan Transit Authority issued a letter to New York City officials outlining when subways and buses are expected to return to full service. The agency said that regular bus and subway schedules would return the first day the City enters Phase 1 of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (D) reopening plan. New York City is expected to enter that phase on Monday, June 8.

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The next two days

What is reopening in the next two days? Which stay-at-home orders will expire?

June 3

• New York (Democratic trifecta): On June 1, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced that the Capital region is expected to enter Phase 2 of Cuomo’s reopening plan “NY Forward” on June 3. Western New York entered Phase 2 on June 2. Read more about New York’s reopening in today’s Featured Plan.

June 4

• Michigan (divided government): On June 1, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) issued an executive order allowing retail stores to reopen statewide on June 4. For stores with less than 50,000 square feet of customer floor place, capacity will be limited to 25%. For larger stores, the number of customers cannot exceed four per 1,000 square feet of customer floor space. Whitmer also lifted the state’s stay-at-home order effective immediately and moved the entire state into Phase 4 of its reopening plan. The stay-at-home order had been set to expire on June 12.

• Nevada (Democratic trifecta): On May 22, Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) announced that casinos can reopen effective June 4.

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• Colorado (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed an order he called “Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors.” The order allows vulnerable Colorado residents to leave their homes for outside recreation as long as they wear face coverings and practice social distancing. The order also allows short-term rentals, playgrounds, and swimming pools to reopen. Personal care services may begin operating at 50% capacity on June 4 and child care facilities can begin operating at full capacity on that date. The order is set to last until July 1.

• Louisiana (divided government): On June 1, Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) announced the state would move into Phase 2 of its reopening plan, effective June 5. In Phase 2, the following businesses will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity: restaurants and coffee shops; shopping malls; gyms and fitness centers; barbershops and nail salons; movie theaters; racetracks (without spectators); museums, zoos, and aquariums; bars and breweries with food permits; massage and spa businesses; tattoo parlors; esthetician services; pool halls, bowling alleys, and skating rinks; event centers and wedding venues; and outdoor playgrounds and play centers. Phase 2 will last at least 21 days. Edwards said he would sign the executive order formalizing the changes before June 4.

• Maine (Democratic trifecta): Maine entered the second phase of its reopening plan on June 1. The following businesses and activities were allowed to reopen or resume: retail stores; dine-in service at restaurants (outdoor service only in York, Cumberland, and Androscoggin counties); community buildings; day camps and summer recreation programs; state park campgrounds; coastal state parks; community sports; lodging; and tanning salons. The limit on social gatherings was raised from 10 to 50 people.

• Massachusetts (divided government): On June 1, Gov. Charlie Baker (R) issued an executive order outlining which businesses would be permitted to reopen in phases 2, 3, and 4 of the state’s reopening plan. Although Baker did not fix a date for the start of Phase 2, he authorized businesses to allow employees to return to work in preparation for Phase 2. In Phase 2, the following businesses will be allowed to reopen: retail stores; restaurants; hotels, motels, and other lodging; amateur sports programs; professional sports practice and training programs; personal services; non-athletic instructional classes for youths; driving and flight schools; outdoor historical spaces; funeral homes; warehouses and distribution centers; golf facilities; outdoor recreation facilities; post-secondary schools; day camps; and public libraries.

• New Hampshire (divided government): As part of Gov. Chris Sununu’s (R) “Stay-at-Home 2.0” order, the following businesses and activities were permitted to resume on June 1: gyms and fitness centers (50% occupancy), personal services such as nail salons (50% occupancy), and some beaches (for transitory activities like walking and running only).

• West Virginia (Republican trifecta): At a press conference on June 1, Gov. Jim Justice (R) announced the state had entered Week 6 of the reopening plan and the outlined next steps. More businesses, like casinos and movie theaters, will reopen on June 5.

• Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): Gov. David Ige (D) announced the 14-day self-quarantine requirement for inter-island travelers will be lifted starting June 16. Restrictions on out-of-state travel will remain in effect.

Update on stay-at-home orders

Forty-three states issued orders directing residents to stay home except for essential activities and the closure or curtailment of businesses each state deemed nonessential. Seven states did not.

As of June 2, stay-at-home orders have ended in 35 states. Eighteen of those states have Republican governors and 17 have Democratic governors (including Wisconsin, where the state Supreme Court invalidated the stay-at-home order). Of the eight states with active stay-at-home orders, seven have Democratic governors and one has a Republican governor.

Here’s which stay-at-home orders have expired, and when the rest are scheduled to expire.

Tracking regulations: Retail

All 50 states began to reopen in some way. Here, we give the status of one industry or activity across the states. Today’s question: in which states are retail shops open to customers, and in which states are they limited to curbside or delivery service?

Retail shops are open to customers (in at least some regions) in 48 states. New Jersey and Massachusetts allow curbside or delivery only.

• Massachusetts (divided government): Retail businesses were allowed to reopen with remote ordering and curbside delivery services beginning May 25. Each phase of reopening in Massachusetts is expected to last for three weeks, so the status of retail in the state could change on June 15.
• New Jersey (Democratic trifecta): Retail businesses were allowed to reopen for curbside pickup and delivery services beginning May 18. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) has already announced that retail businesses will be allowed to reopen to in-store customers with limited capacity on June 15.

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Previous featured plans

On April 26, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) unveiled a reopening plan for the state, under which businesses would be allowed to reopen or resume operations on a phased, regional basis. Once a region has recorded 14 days of declining hospitalizations, it can begin reopening. Each phase would last at least two weeks, allowing officials to monitor the effects of reopening on hospitalization and infection rates.

Cuomo said the first phase of reopening would include construction and manufacturing companies with low risks of workplace infection. Subsequent phases would allow more businesses to reopen, with lower-risk businesses given priority.

On May 4, Cuomo released further guidelines on New York’s phased reopening. He identified seven criteria for determining whether a region could begin reopening:

1. A region must experience a 14-day decline in total net hospitalizations on a three-day rolling average. Alternatively, a region with relatively few COVID-19 cases cannot exceed 15 net new hospitalizations on a three-day rolling average.
2. A region must experience a 14-day decline in deaths on a three-day rolling average. If a region has relatively few COVID-19 cases, it must see five or fewer new deaths on a three-day rolling average.
3. A region must have fewer than two new COVID-19 patients admitted to hospitals per 100,000 residents per day on a three-day rolling average.
4. A region must have at least 30% of its total hospital beds available.
5. A region must have at least 30% of its ICU beds available.
6. A region must have the capacity to run 30 diagnostic tests for every 1,000 residents per month.
7. A region must have a baseline of 30 contact tracers for every 100,000 residents.

Cuomo said, “Rather than starting and stopping, you’d rather have a controlled start, so you don’t have to stop, right? And that’s what you learn from the other countries. You reopen too fast, then you have to stop, and nobody wants to have gone through all of this and then start just to stop again. Well, how does that happen? First of all, it’s not going to happen statewide. This state has different regions which are in much different situations than other regions in this state. And rather than wait for the whole state to be ready, reopen on a regional basis. If upstate has to wait for downstate to be ready, they’re going to be waiting a long time.”

For the purposes of the reopening plan, New York is divided into the following regions. As of June 1, all regions but New York City had met all seven of the reopening criteria. To access a map of the state’s regions, click here.

• Capital Region
• Central New York
• Finger Lakes
• Long Island
• Mid-Hudson
• Mohawk Valley
• New York City
• North Country
• Southern Tier
• Western New York

Context

• On March 20, Cuomo issued New York’s initial statewide stay-at-home order. It did not have a fixed expiration date. On April 16, he extended the order through May 15. Cuomo subsequently further extended the order in those regions that haven’t met the reopening criteria, first through June 13, and then through June 27.
• As of June 1, New York had 371,711 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 23,959 related fatalities. New York’s estimated population as of July 2019 was 19.5 million. For every 100,000 residents, the state had 1,910.8 confirmed cases and 123.2 fatalities.
• New York is a Democratic trifecta, with a Democratic governor and Democratic majorities in both chambers of the state legislature.

Plan details

General guidelines for individuals

Individuals are required to wear face coverings when they are in public and within six feet of others. Individuals must also wear face coverings in any public or private transportation carrier or for-hire vehicle.

Effective May 21, religious gatherings of up to 10 people were permitted statewide. Drive-in and parking-lot services were also allowed effective May 21.

Phase 1

The following businesses are allowed to reopen during Phase 1 (click an industry name for detailed guidelines):

• Construction
• Agriculture, forestry, and fishing
• Retail (curbside or in-store pick-up or drop-off only)
• Manufacturing
• Wholesale trade

The following regions have been cleared for Phase 1:

• Capital Region (effective May 20)
• Central New York (effective May 15)
• Finger Lakes (effective May 15)
• Long Island (effective May 27)
• Mid-Hudson (effective May 26)
• Mohawk Valley (effective May 15)
• North Country (effective May 15)
• Southern Tier (effective May 15)
• Western New York (effective May 19)

Phase 2

The following businesses are allowed to reopen during Phase 2, all at 50% occupancy (click an industry name for detailed guidelines):

• Offices
• Real estate
• In-store retail
• Vehicle sales, leases, and rentals
• Retail rental, repair, and cleaning
• Commercial building management
• Hair salons and barbershops

The following regions have been cleared for Phase 2:

• Capital Region (expected to enter Phase 2 on June 3)
• Central New York (effective May 29)
• Finger Lakes (effective May 29)
• Mohawk Valley (effective May 29)
• North Country (effective May 29)
• Southern Tier (effective May 29)
• Western New York (effective June 2)

Phase 3

The state has not released industry-specific guidelines for Phase 3 reopening. No region has been cleared for Phase 3 reopening.

Phase 4

The state has not released industry-specific guidelines for Phase 4 reopening. No region has been cleared for Phase 4 reopening.

New York City

On May 29, Cuomo announced that New York City was expected to enter Phase 1 on June 8.

Reactions

• Tioga County Legislature Chairwoman Martha Sauerbrey said, “I think it’s a mixed bag of emotions, because I do hear from people who are fearful and cautious, and I know businesses need to open and want to open, but we want them to be careful. There’s no covering up the fact that this has been challenging, so we have to do everything we can to get them back up and running.”

• Denis Nash, an epidemiologist, said the following at the time of Cuomo’s May 4 reopening announcement: “So, right now, New York has been, I think, pretty successful at reducing community transmission through the stay at home order. By the time it’s lifted, it should be very, very low. And so we’re kind of back to a place where we were early on in the epidemic and then a testing and a contact-tracing strategy becomes more feasible.”
• On May 29, Nick Langworthy, chairman of the Republican Party of New York, issued a statement opposing Cuomo’s decision not to advance some regions to Phase 2: “It’s time for Andrew Cuomo to stop playing games with people’s livelihoods. The Governor’s capricious, arbitrary and punitive behavior has gone too far. These regions worked incredibly hard to meet the metrics he laid out and changing the goal posts at the 11th hour is unacceptable. We don’t need a group of international so-called experts or a power-hungry governor dictating our freedoms. Enough is enough.”
• Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin said, “If we’ve got to test 30 per 1,000 residents, that’s 4,800 Rensselaer County residents every single month. Quite honestly, I don’t think the demand is there. I mean, am I supposed to test the same people over and over again? If he requires hospitals to stay 30 percent empty, there’s not a hospital that I know of that will not go bankrupt this year. At our peak in Rensselaer County there were 20 people hospitalized. I currently have six, one in the ICU, and our economy is at a complete standstill.”

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Additional activity

In this section, we feature examples of activities by other federal, state, and local governments and influencers relevant to recovering from the pandemic.

• On June 1, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) issued an executive order extending the absentee ballot receipt deadline for the June 2 primary to 5:00 p.m. on June 9 (with a postmark deadline of June 2) in Allegheny, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
• The National Park Service announced plans to reopen two national monuments in New Mexico, El Malpais National Monument, and El Morro National Monument. El Malpais could reopen for access to trailheads on June 1, though the Visitor Center will remain closed. El Morro will tentatively reopen in mid-June on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule for trails and camping.
• Hollywood Studios submitted an industry reopening plan titled “Proposed Health and Safety Guidelines for Motion Picture, Television, and Streaming Productions During the COVID-19 Pandemic” to California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on June 1. The plan includes testing and social distancing measures, as well as special considerations such as avoiding live audiences and on-location filming as much as possible.
• Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced he intends to reopen schools for in-person instruction this fall. DeWine said the state is still working to develop health guidelines for schools and that districts would be given the flexibility to determine their start date.

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The next three days

What is reopening in the next three days? Which stay-at-home orders will expire?

May 30

• Idaho (Republican trifecta): Gov. Brad Little (R) announced the state will move into the third phase of reopening starting May 30. Phase Three will allow non-essential travel and gatherings of up to 50 people. Bars will be able to reopen. Movie theaters, which had been scheduled to reopen in Phase 4, will also be permitted to reopen that day.

May 31

• Maine (Democratic trifecta): Maine’s stay-at-home order is scheduled to expire on May 31. Gov. Janet Mills (D) issued the original stay-at-home order on March 31. She extended it to last through May 31 on April 28.

• Texas (Republican trifecta): Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced that fans can attend outdoor professional sporting events at 25% of a venue’s capacity. Leagues will need to receive approval from the Texas Department of State Health Services before holding events with spectators. The order does not apply to indoor sporting events. Effective May 29, waterparks can reopen at 25% capacity.

June 1

• Delaware (Democratic trifecta): The state’s stay-at-home order, short-term rental ban, and out-of-state travel quarantines will be lifted on June 1. The state will begin Phase One of its reopening plan. Businesses reopening in this phase, including restaurants and retailers, will be limited to 30 percent capacity. Residents are required to wear face coverings in public. See the “Featured plan” section below for more details.
• Georgia (Republican trifecta): Bars, night clubs, professional sports, and amateur sports will be allowed to reopen in the state beginning June 1. Gatherings of up to 25 people will be allowed.
• Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): Hawaii and Maui counties will begin opening personal care services (like salons and barbershops) and dine-in services at restaurants starting June 1. Hawaii County will start opening places of worship on June 1 while Maui County is allowing in-person religious services starting May 29. Oahu County is beginning to reopen some types of businesses starting May 29, including barbershops, salons, and tattoo parlors.

• Indiana (Republican trifecta): Cass, Lake, and Marion counties will be allowed to enter into the third phase of the state’s reopening plan on June 1. On May 27, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett (D) announced the city would begin a modified third-phase reopening effective June 1. Social gatherings of up to 50 people will be permitted, indoor dining can resume at 50% capacity, malls can expand to 75% capacity, gyms and fitness centers can open at 50% capacity, and personal service businesses (e.g., hair and nail salons) can resume by appointment only.

• Iowa (Republican trifecta): Outdoor performance venues, casinos, bowling alleys, amusement parks, skating rinks, skate parks, and outdoor playgrounds will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity on June 1. Summer school activities, including baseball and softball, will also be allowed to resume.

• Kentucky (divided government): The following businesses will be allowed to reopen on June 1: auctions (33% capacity), auto/dirt track racing, aquatic centers, bowling alleys, fishing tournaments, fitness centers, state park lodges, movie theaters (33% capacity), and the Salato Wildlife Education Center.

• Minnesota (divided government): Restaurants and bars will be allowed to offer limited outdoor seating on June 1 (outdoor spaces can accommodate no more than 50 people at a time). Salons and barbershops will also be permitted to reopen on June 1 at 25% capacity.

• Mississippi (Republican trifecta): Gov. Tate Reeves’ (R) Safer At Home order will be replaced by a Safe Return order on June 1. The order will allow all travel to resume. It will also permit indoor gatherings of up to 20 people and outdoor gatherings of up to 50 people. If social distancing is possible, indoor gatherings of up to 50 and outdoor gatherings of up to 100 will be allowed. Ballparks, theaters, libraries, and museums will also begin opening June 1.
• Montana (divided government): The state will start the second phase of reopening on June 1. Phase Two allows restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries, casinos, gyms, and pools to operate at 75% capacity if they maintain the physical distancing and sanitation protocols established in Phase One. Other venues like concert halls and bowling alleys can operate with reduced capacity under distancing guidelines. In Phase Two, residents are asked to avoid gatherings of more than 50 people unless social distancing can be maintained. Visitors to the state will not have to complete a 14-day self-quarantine.
• Oklahoma (Republican trifecta): Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) announced the state will enter Phase 3 of its reopening plan on June 1. Under Phase 3, businesses can resume unrestricted staffing at worksites, and businesses that had been required to operate by appointment can start accepting walk-in clients. Summer camps can reopen if they follow safety guidelines. Visitation at nursing homes and long-term care facilities will continue to be prohibited until further notice.
• Oregon (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Kate Brown (D) announced that Washington County will enter the first phase of reopening on June 1. In Phase 1, gathering sizes are limited to 25, and restaurants and bars can open for dine-in. Retailers, malls, personal service businesses (like hairdressers and salons), and fitness centers can also reopen, contingent on their compliance with state guidelines.

• Pennsylvania (divided government): Gov. Tom Wolf (D) announced that 16 more counties will enter the green phase of reopening and the remaining 10 red-phase counties are expected to move to yellow starting June 5. During the yellow phase, theaters and gyms remain closed, but some types of businesses, such as retail, can begin to reopen with restrictions. Bars and restaurants are limited to carry-out and delivery until June 5, when outdoor dining will be allowed in yellow counties. The green phase will allow most businesses and functions to reopen under state restrictions, including salons, barbershops, spas, casinos, theaters, malls, and gyms. Gathering limits will also be lifted in the green phase, but the state will continue to restrict large gatherings of over 250 people and visits to nursing homes and prisons.

• Rhode Island (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced the state will move into the second phase of reopening on June 1. Phase Two will allow personal service businesses (such as barbershops and salons), gyms, indoor dine-in services, indoor malls, and some outdoor entertainment activities to reopen. It will also lift the state’s travel restrictions and allow groups of up to 15 people to gather. Raimondo said Twin River Casino will be able to open later in Phase Two.
• Vermont (divided government): Gov. Phil Scott (R) announced that the limit on social gatherings will go up from 10 to 25 on June 1. On that day, several close contact businesses, including fitness centers, nail salons, and tattoo parlors, will be allowed to reopen at 25% capacity. Libraries, galleries, museums, and theaters will be allowed to reopen at 25% capacity, as well.

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• Arizona (Republican trifecta): Gov. Doug Ducey (R) announced that schools would reopen in the fall and that the state would release guidelines to schools on June 1. Schools in the state have been closed to in-person instruction since March 15.
• Illinois (Democratic trifecta): The state’s stay-at-home order expired on May 29, making it the 30th state to end a stay-at-home order. Illinois also started the third phase of its reopening plan, which allows non-essential retailers and manufacturers to begin reopening. Restaurants can also reopen for outdoor dining and gatherings of up to 10 people are allowed.
• Maryland (divided government): The following businesses and activities are allowed to reopen or resume on May 29: outdoor dining at restaurants and social clubs; outdoor youth sports and outdoor activities at youth day camps; drive-in movie theaters; and other outdoor activities.

• Michigan (divided government): Nonessential medical, dental, and veterinary procedures are allowed to resume on May 29.

• Missouri (Republican trifecta): Gov. Mike Parson (R) extended Phase One of the Show Me Strong Recovery Plan through June 15.

• New Jersey (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced that childcare centers would be able to reopen on June 15. Murphy also said outdoor, non-contact youth sports can resume starting June 22, and day camps can open on July 6.

• New York (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) extended New York’s stay-at-home order until June 27. It will only apply to regions that have not met the state’s criteria to enter Phase One of reopening. New York City is the only region that has not advanced to the first phase, but Cuomo announced the city was on track to begin reopening starting June 8. The Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, North Country, and Central New York regions were all cleared to enter Phase Two of reopening on May 29.
• Ohio (Republican trifecta): Gov. Mike Dewine (R) announced that assisted living facilities and intermediate care for developmental disabilities can allow outdoor visitations on June 8.
• Virginia (Democratic trifecta): On May 29, Northern Virginia, as well as Richmond and Accomack County, moved into Phase One of the “Forward Virginia” reopening plan. Face coverings are also required in public indoor settings statewide for people 10 years and older.
• West Virginia (Republican trifecta): Gov. Jim Justice (R) announced on May 29 that low-contact, outdoor youth sports practices can resume on June 8. Adult sports facilities, such as indoor tennis courts and outdoor basketball courts, can also reopen that day.

Update on stay-at-home orders

Forty-three states issued orders directing residents to stay home except for essential activities and the closure or curtailment of businesses each state deemed nonessential. Seven states did not.

As of May 29, stay-at-home orders have ended in 30 states. Eighteen of those states have Republican governors and 12 have Democratic governors (including Wisconsin, where the state Supreme Court invalidated the stay-at-home order). Of the 13 states with active stay-at-home orders, one has a Republican governor and 12 have Democratic governors.

Here’s which stay-at-home orders have expired, and when the rest are scheduled to expire.

Tracking industries: Hotels

All 50 states began to reopen in some way. Here, we give the status of one industry or activity across the states. Today’s question: in which states may you stay in a hotel?

This is an in-depth summary of one of the latest reopening plans. Is there a plan you’d like us to feature? Reply to this email and let us know. Click a state below to read a previous Featured Plan.

Previous featured plans

On May 15, Gov. John Carney (D) released details of Phase 1 of the state’s economic reopening, with general and industry-specific requirements for businesses allowed to reopen June 1. The state’s stay-at-home order expires on May 31.

Carney said the state will follow the White House’s guidance for determining when to begin reopening phases, including hospital capacity measures and a 14-day decline in cases. The governor’s office said it will focus on the following as restrictions are lifted:

As of May 29, the governor’s office had released details for Phase 1.

Local governments in Delaware may impose greater restrictions on businesses and individual activity than state restrictions.

Context

• Carney modified his state of emergency declaration to order nonessential businesses‘ physical locations to close and individuals to stay home except for essential activities starting on March 24. The stay-at-home modification requires individuals to follow social distancing and sanitation guidelines in shared spaces and during outdoor activity. The orders were set to expire on May 15. Carney extended them until May 31. On May 22, Carney issued a modification effective June 1 allowing Phase 1 businesses to reopen with certain guidelines.
• On April 25, Carney modified the state of emergency declaration to require individuals and employees to wear face coverings in certain settings. The order remains in effect until further notice.
• As of May 28, Delaware had 9,171 positive COVID-19 cases and 345 deaths. Delaware’s estimated population as of July 2019 was 973,764. For every 100,000 residents, the state had 941.8 cases and 35.4 deaths.
• Delaware is a Democratic trifecta, with a Democratic governor and Democratic majorities in both chambers of the state legislature.

General guidelines for businesses and individuals

Guidance for individuals

Vulnerable individuals are those over the age of 65 or those with underlying health conditions. For a list of conditions, see page 14 of the plan.

General business guidance

Phase details

Pre-Phase 1 (May 8-22)

May 8:

• Retailers were allowed to open for curbside pickup with social distancing

May 15:

• Ice cream shops/trucks could open for take-out/curbside with social distancing

May 20:

• Retailers could open by appointment only (“may accept two appointments per half hour and must adhere to strict social distancing and cleaning guidance from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”)

May 22:

• Beaches, with these requirements for beachgoers and beach towns
• Community pools, limited to 20% capacity and following these additional requirements

Phase 1 (June 1)

The following may reopen in Phase 1. In addition to the guidelines provided below, see additional industry-specific requirements here.

• Arts and Culture (i.e. galleries, museums, libraries): “30% capacity; Face covering required; Strict social distancing”
• Food and drink establishments: “30% capacity; Face covering required; Strict social distancing; Reservation-only dining; delivery and takeout available; bars closed; no self-service”
• Retail establishments: “30% of fire code occupancy; Face covering required; Strict social distancing”
• Malls: “30% of fire code occupancy limit; Face covering required; Strict social distancing; Food and drink facilities must follow food and drink industry guidelines”
• Exercise facilities: “30% of fire code occupancy limit; Face covering required; Strict social distancing; Classes under 10 people allowed; Thorough cleaning and disinfecting”
• Barbershops, hair salons, tanning salons: “30% of fire code occupancy limit; Appointment-only; Face covering required; Social distancing when feasible”
• Realty: “Resume open houses with no more than 10 individuals; Face covering required; Social distancing; Proper disinfecting of property”
• Casinos: “Create and submit reopening plan to State Lottery and DPH; Thorough cleaning and disinfecting; employee training; 30% of fire code occupancy limit; gaming machines must be kept at least 8 ft. apart”
• Racetracks: “Create and submit facility specific plan to DPH and Dept. of Ag; No automobile racing in Phase 1; No fans permitted to attend races; Staff must be socially distanced”
• Parks and recreation: “Remain open or reopen with modifications to ensure social distancing; No gatherings or events; Properly disinfect any equipment”
• Childcare: “Must be designated as an Emergency Child Care Site; Open for employees of essential and/or reopened businesses”
• Youth sports: “No-contact sports and physical activities for children may resume; Strict social distancing; Groups limited to 10; Coaches and staff must wear face coverings; No competitions”
• Places of worship: See additional guidance
• Sporting facilities (i.e., bowling alleys, martial arts and dance studios, and indoor athletic facilities) may reopen if “they can create a facility specific plan to observe the industry guidance provided herein for exercise facilities.”

Other modified or lifted restrictions on June 1 are:

• Outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people allowed, with certain guidelines including social distancing and face coverings
• Ban on short-term rental units lifted
• 14-day mandatory quarantine for out-of-state travelers lifted

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Additional activity

In this section, we feature examples of activities by other federal, state, and local governments and influencers relevant to recovering from the pandemic.

• City department leaders in Austin, Texas, announced certain city services will reopen the week of June 1. Animal Services may begin offering on-site adoption by appointment only on June 1. The Code Department will resume certain in-person services on June 1. Several pools are scheduled to open between June 1 and June 6. The Austin Public Library will begin offering curbside service June 8.

• San Francisco, California, Mayor London Breed announced details for the city’s continued reopening. Phase 2 is set to begin on June 1 with childcare, botanical gardens, and outdoor museums allowed to open. Two more stages of Phase 2, set to begin on June 15 and July 13, will allow additional reopenings including indoor retail, dining services, and hair salons. Phase 3 is expected to begin mid-August and to include opening bars, gyms, and schools. Phase 4’s date is to be determined. Breed said the city’s stay-at-home order remains in effect indefinitely. Residents are required to wear face coverings when outside the house and within 30 feet of someone.

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mayor Jim Kenney released the Safer at Home plan for entering the state’s Yellow phase of reopening. Philadelphia County will be allowed to enter the Yellow phase on June 5. Philadelphia’s plan includes industry-specific guidelines and social distancing guidelines.

• Caymus Vineyards, a winery in Napa Valley, filed a federal complaint against California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and state Public Health Officer Sonia Angell alleging the state’s reopening plan treats some wineries unfairly. Under California’s reopening plan, wineries may only reopen in the current phase if they serve sit-down, dine-in meals. A local ordinance in Napa County restricts food service at wineries.