Tag: Coronavirus

The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Minnesota (divided government): The Governor’s office confirmed to reporters that Gov. Tim Walz (D) would make a decision on whether to extend coronavirus restrictions on Monday, Dec. 14. Pennsylvania (divided government): Gov. Tom Wolf (D) announced new statewide mitigation measures scheduled to take…

Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Alabama (Republican trifecta): Gov. Kay Ivey (R) extended the state’s Safer at Home order, including the requirement that people wear a face-covering in public spaces when social distancing with non-household members cannot be kept, until…

Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Colorado (Republican trifecta): Gov. Jared Polis (D) extended the statewide mask requirement through Jan. 7. Massachusetts (divided government): On Tuesday, Dec. 8, Gov. Charlie Baker (R) announced the state would return to Phase 3, Step…

The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Wyoming (Republican trifecta): On Monday, Dec. 7, Gov. Mark Gordon (R) announced a statewide indoor mask requirement and a 10-person limit on gatherings when social distancing isn’t possible. Bars and restaurants will be required to close nightly at 10 p.m. each night. The…

Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. California (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) regional stay-at-home order took effect Dec. 5. The order requires regions to implement the stay-at-home restrictions within 24 hours if ICU capacity falls below 15%. Restrictions will last…

The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? New Jersey (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced all high-school and youth sports will be banned starting Dec. 5 through at least Jan. 2. Starting Dec. 7, outdoor gatherings will be limited to 25 people. Murphy is expected to announce additional restrictions…

Since our last edition What is open in each state? For a continually updated article on reopening status in all 50 states, click here. Arizona (Republican trifecta): Gov. Doug Ducey (R) announced an additional $60 million for increasing staffing at hospitals. Ducey also signed an order allowing restaurants to temporarily expand their outdoor dining premises…

The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Oregon (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Kate Brown (D) announced the state’s risk tiers had been updated to include 25 counties at Extreme Risk, five at High Risk, two at Moderate Risk, and four at Lower Risk, effective Dec. 3-27. Brown also released a proposed…

The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): Starting Dec. 2, all intercounty and out-of-state travelers arriving in Kaua‘i will have to self-quarantine for 14 days regardless of whether they can submit a negative test result.  New Mexico (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) announced the state…

%%subject%% Preheader text         Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. During this period of rapid change as states issue new restrictions, we are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to curfews. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially those affecting your daily life. Today we look…