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EPA Provides Grant Funding to Support Environmental Justice Communities Impacted by COVID-19

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to improve the environment and public health conditions of low-income and minority communities through our daily efforts to ensure all Americans have clean air, safe water, and access to information to make decisions to protect personal and public health. In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, EPA is making $1 million in grant funding available to states to help local environmental justice communities address COVID-19 concerns faced by low-income and minority communities.

Through the State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program, EPA will provide funds to states, local governments, tribes and U.S. territories to work collaboratively with environmental justice communities to understand, promote and integrate approaches to provide meaningful and measurable improvements to public health and the environment.

“Environmental justice grants aim to support public education, training, and emergency planning for communities across the country impacted by COVID-19, regardless of their zip code,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “These grants are part of EPA’s effort to actively fight the COVID-19 pandemic that is having a disproportionate impact on low-income and minority communities.”
The grant funding will be used to support public education, training, and emergency planning for communities impacted by COVID-19. Projects could include sharing information related to EPA-approved disinfectants to combat COVID-19; addressing increased exposure of residents to in-home pollutants and healthy housing issues; and training community health workers.

EPA anticipates awarding five grants of approximately $200,000 each for up to a two-year funding period. The agency encourages applicants to develop innovative plans and processes to conduct effective outreach to underserved communities, especially in places where Internet access may not be readily available to all residents.

Interested applicants must submit proposal packages on or before June 30, 2020 to be considered for the available funding.

Trump Administration Proactively Warned States on COVID-19 Nursing Homes Crisis

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Trump Administration Proactively Warned States on COVID-19 Nursing Homes Crisis

by Stephen Witt
Queens County Politics
April 24, 2020, in Government

 

President Donald Trump‘s administration has been warning states in a number of memorandums since as early as Feb. 6 to prepare the nation’s nursing homes for the COVID-19 threat, KCP has learned.

But despite the numerous warnings and memorandums from the Trump administration to be better prepared, scores of people in nursing homes have died around the borough, leaving the dead in the facilities for days, families unnotified, and nursing homes workers complaining of not having personal protective equipment (PPE).

The documented proof of Trump administration and warnings and declarations was presented yesterday following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement of new regulatory requirements that will require nursing homes to inform residents, their families, and representatives of COVID-19 cases in their facilities.

In addition, as part of Trump’s Opening Up America, CMS will now require nursing homes to report cases of COVID-19 directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

This information must be reported in accordance with existing privacy regulations and statutes. This measure augments longstanding requirements for reporting infectious disease to State and local health departments. Finally, CMS will also require nursing homes to fully cooperate with CDC surveillance efforts around COVID-19 spread.

“Nursing homes have been ground zero for COVID-19. Today’s action supports CMS’ longstanding commitment to providing transparent and timely information to residents and their families,” said CMS Administrator Seema Verma. “Nursing home reporting to the CDC is a critical component of the go-forward national COVID-19 surveillance system and to efforts to reopen America.”

The CMS first memorandum issued on February 6, warned healthcare facilities to the threat of the 2019-Novel Coronavirus and advised health care providers and State Survey Agencies (SAs), the entities that inspect healthcare facilities, including nursing homes, to ensure compliance with current CMS requirements and safety standards.

Then on March 4, CMS issued new guidance related to the screening of entrants into nursing homes, informed by CDC recommendations. On March 10, CMS issued guidance related to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and optimization. On March 13, CMS issued guidance for a nationwide restriction on nonessential medical staff and all visitors, except in compassionate care situations.

Shortly after that announcement, Trump declared a national emergency, enabling the agency to take even stronger action. CMS then announced a suspension of routine inspections, and an exclusive focus on situations in which residents are in immediate jeopardy for serious injury or death, and implemented a new inspection tool based on the latest guidance from CDC.

Additionally, on April 2, CMS issued a call to action for nursing homes and state and local governments. It included guidance that reinforced infection control responsibilities and urged leaders to work closely with nursing homes in their communities to determine needs for COVID-19 testing and personal protective equipment.

The recommendations also urged state and local officials to work with nursing homes to designate certain sites for COVID-19-positive or COVID-19-negative patients to avoid further transmissions.

Nursing homes are under the regulatory jurisdiction of the state Department of Health (DOH) and not the city. Thus far the state’s only action to address the situation was Gov. Andrew Cuomo issuing an executive order last week requiring nursing homes to report positive COVID-19 cases and deaths to the families of those who are living in the nursing home facility within 24 hours.

Previously, the DOH issued guidance asking these facilities to communicate this information to families; this new order makes that guidance mandatory.

Despite the multiple Trump Administration memorandums, media outlets have been reporting the tragic amount of deaths at Brooklyn nursing homes starting with the KCP exclusive of eight bodies being left for days at the Crown Heights Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

The hardest-hit nursing facility thus far during the pandemic has been the Cobble Hill Health Center where 55 patients have died followed by 34 dead at the Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation in Brooklyn.

As of last Friday evening, 3,316 elderly nursing resident residents died at either nursing homes, adult daycare facilities, or hospitals from COVID-19. Of that total, the virus killed 2,056 nursing residents in New York City.

WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY

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WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY

Gavel Gamut By Jim Redwine

www.jamesmredwine.com

For about 200,000 years Homo sapiens did without air conditioning. Other than the opening or closing the animal hide, reed, or cloth flap covering their cave or hut openings our ancestors did not worry about the atmosphere, whether inside or out. Sitting beside a fire pit or chimney, people were happy to simply huddle together when it was cold, probably in groups of ten or less. When it came to keeping cool we just opened windows. This provided untold benefits that humanity appears to have now lost sight of.

Fresh air, reduced utility costs, and portals for tossing out dirty dishwater disappeared. We began to regurgitate air previously breathed by others and which sometimes contains mold spores and other unhealthy elements. Remember Legionnaires Disease that was traced to air conditioning units for large buildings such as hotels and convention centers and which was and still is particularly deadly for people fifty years of age, people with weak immune systems, those with lung problems and smokers. Sound familiar?

When combating COVID-19, fresh air and warmer weather make sense to me. And while I chose not to pursue a graduate degree in psychology, I can confidently assert that better mental health results from fresh air rather than social isolationism made even more isolated by closed windows. We used to be able to rent a hotel room and eat at restaurants while enjoying the ambiance of open windows. Then pencil pushers began to control every aspect of our days and nights by requiring windows that could not be raised. This may be good for corporate earnings but it is anathema for human health, physical and mental.

If governors and state legislators want to do some real good at no cost to taxpayers they can require that all windows be openable. They can still have locking devices available. Under the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, these issues are the province of the states.

Should we be concerned that as people watch the economy continue to slide toward 1929 levels they might be tempted to jump out, a couple of bars on the outside of windows should discourage such impulses while still allowing for fresh air?

I know that simply opening windows suffers from the anti-governmental approach. It is inexpensive. It has proven effective for a couple of hundred thousand years. And it puts the control in the hands of the public, not bureaucrats. In spite of these political drawbacks, I still recommend it.

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Insulin Available For $35 Through New Program

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Insulin Available For $35 Through New Program

by Wendy McNamara

With many Hoosiers facing financial hardships, they should not have to forgo lifesaving medication like insulin. To help those with diabetes, Eli Lilly launched the Lilly Insulin Value Program. This allows anyone with commercial insurance and those without insurance to fill their monthly prescription of Lilly insulin for $35, and the program covers most Lilly insulins, including all Humalog formulations.

Call the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center at 833-808-1234 to request a card, which can be emailed or sent through the U.S. Postal Service. The center is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Active co-pay cards have been reset, so no action is necessary for those who already have a co-pay card from Lilly Diabetes Solution Center with an amount higher than $35.

The Solution Center can also help individuals find options to reduce their out-of-pocket costs further, with some even qualifying for free insulin.

USI Board Of Trustees Approves Test Optional Admission Process

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USI Board Of Trustees Approves Test Optional Admission Process

At its regular meeting on Friday, May 1, the University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees approved a proposal to eliminate the requirement for undergraduate applicants to submit standardized test scores, beginning with the 2021-22 academic year.

In this Test Optional Admissions process, students applying for admission to USI would not need to submit Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) scores as part of the application process. Certain programs, merit-based and USI Foundation scholarships, may still require SAT or ACT scores, and some students may still be requested to submit scores after review of their application.

The new Test Optional Admissions program will begin for applicants in the Fall 2021 cohort. In March, the University suspended the requirement for standardized test scores for the Fall 2020 cohort as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic; this proposal was developed independently of that decision.

A list of frequently asked questions and answers regarding Test Optional Admissions can be found on the USI website at USI.edu/admissions/incoming-freshmen/test-optional-information/.

President’s Medalist recognized

Jean Marie Uwimana

As part of his report to the Board of Trustees, President Ronald S. Rochon officially recognized Jean Marie Uwimana, the 2020 recipient of the USI President’s Medal.

Uwimana, who grew up in the Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe, before receiving a Global Ambassador Scholarship to attend USI, is graduating summa cum laude with a double major in economics and mathematics with a concentration in actuarial and minors in finance, computer science and statistics. As a student, Uwimana was a Global Ambassador and 2017 Outstanding Sophomore award recipient and served in many campus leadership roles.

The President’s Medal is the highest honor presented to a student and is awarded each year to a member of the graduating class. Uwimana was scheduled to receive the award and be honored at the Spring 2020 Romain College of Business Commencement Ceremony prior to its postponement due to COVID-19.

In other business, the USI Board of Trustees approved promotion and tenure for faculty members and received the annual report from USI’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council.

NEW HARMONY GAZETTE MAY 2020 EDITION

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New Harmony Gazette May 2020

DEATH LIST REPORT

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DEATH LIST 04-27-2020 TO 05-01-2020

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Steven David Dant: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Driving while suspended (Class A misdemeanor)

Loryn Liscenda Reane Baldwin: Aiding Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)

Ryan Stewart Collins Sr.: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony)

Judy Leana Davis: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Dalton Avy Keller: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)

Zackary David Nichols: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)

Aisha Lachelle Cook: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor), Public nudity (Class B misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)

John Lee Givens: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Gary Hickey: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Jacob Evan Vaught: Attempt Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Adam C. Gregory: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Driving while suspended (A infraction)

Adam C. Gregory: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Driving while suspended (A infraction)

David Layne White Jr.: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Criminal recklessness (Level 6 Felony)

Alexia Ann Philpott: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Ronald William Ritter: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

JUST IN: Some States Starting To Reopen And Lift lockdowns As The Battle Against Coronavirus Rages On

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Reopening America

Some states are starting to reopen and lift lockdowns, even as the battle against the coronavirus rages on.

By Jiachuan Wu, Robin Muccari, Anna Sundberg, Brianna DeJesus-Banos, and Daniella Silva
April 29, 2020 / Updated May 1, 2020

It’s been six weeks since the first stay-at-home orders were announced in the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the country with more than a million known cases and more than 60,000 deaths. Nearly two months since the social distancing measures began, certain states are slowly starting to reopen their economies.

As of this week, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp allowed some nonessential businesses to reopen, including restaurants, gyms, nail salons and movie theaters.

In Texas, the statewide stay-at-home order was set to expire after April 30, with retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and malls allowed to reopen on May 1.

“That executive order has done its job to slow the growth of COVID-19, and I will let it expire as scheduled,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in announcing the reopenings. “Now, it’s time to set a new course, a course that responsibly opens up a business in Texas.

Alabama

Governor: Kay Ivey (R)

  • “Safer at Home” order, effective until 5 p.m. May 15.
  • Partial reopening went into effect on April 30.

A statewide stay-at-home order expired April 30. 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. Residents are responsible for wearing face-covering and encouraged to practice hygiene. Work or gatherings with more than 10 people that cannot practice 5-feet distances are banned. All retail businesses allowed to open with 50 percent occupancy and social distancing guidelines. Elective medical procedures can resume.

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

Alaska

Governor: Mike Dunleavy (R)

  • Partial reopening went into effect at 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.

See reopen announcement

Arizona

Governor: Doug Ducey (R)

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

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced that the state’s stay-at-home order would be extended until May 15. Retail businesses will be allowed to begin opening Monday May 4. A plan for reopening restaurants will be announced next week.

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

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.

See partial reopen order

California

Governor: Gavin Newsom (D)

  • Stay at home, effective March 19 until further notice.

See stay-at-home order

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

Connecticut

Governor: Ned Lamont (D)

  • Stay at home, effective  8 p.m. March 23 until May 20.

See stay-at-home order

Delaware

Governor: John Carney (D)

  • Stay at home, effective  8 a.m. March 24 until May 15.

See stay-at-home order

District of Columbia

Mayor: Muriel Bowser (D)

  • Stay at home, effective  12:01 a.m. April 1 until May 15.

See stay-at-home order

Florida

Governor: Ron DeSantis (R)

  • Stay at home, effective  12:01 a.m. April 3 until April 30.
  • Partial reopening planned, effective May 4.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a reopening plan to lift the state’s stay-at-home orders on April 29. This plan will go into effect on May 4 in every county except Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward counties. State’s restaurants and retail stores will be allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity, if the local government allows it.

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

Georgia

Governor: Brian Kemp (R)

  • Shelter in place, effective April 3 till April 30.
  • Partial reopening went into effect April 24.

A statewide shelter-in-place order is set to expire 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 will be allowed to reopen April 27. In-person church services are allowed but in accordance with strict social distance protocol.

See shelter-in-place order | See partial reopen order

Hawaii

Governor: David Ige (D)

  • Stay at home, effective  12:01 a.m. March 25 until May 31.

See stay-at-home order

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 the first stage, places of worship, daycares, youth activities, and camps will be allowed to open. All other nonessential businesses will remain closed until May 16.

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

Illinois

Governor: J.B. Pritzker (D)

  • Stay at home, effective  5 p.m. March 21 until May 30.

See stay-at-home order

Indiana

Governor: Eric Holcomb (R)

  • Stay at home, effective  11:59 p.m. March 24 until May 1.

See stay-at-home order

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

Kansas

Governor: Laura Kelly (D)

  • Stay at home, effective  12:01 a.m. March 30 until May 3.
    Partial reopening planned, effective 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

Kentucky

Governor: Andy Beshear (D)

  • Partial reopening planned, effective 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.

See stay-at-home order

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

Maryland

Governor: Larry Hogan (R)

  • Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. March 30 until terminated by the governor.

See stay-at-home order

Massachusetts

Governor: Charlie Baker (R)

  • Stay at home, effective 12 p.m. March 24 until May 18.

See stay-at-home order

Michigan

Governor: Gretchen Whitmer (D)

  • Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. March 24 until May 15.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends stay-at-home order through May 15 and relaxes restrictions so some businesses can reopen. Retailers that do not sell necessary supplies may reopen for curbside pickup and for delivery. Big box stores can reopen “closed areas,” like garden centers. And bike repair and maintenance can come back online.

See stay-at-home order

Minnesota

Governor: Tim Walz (D)

  • Stay at home, effective 11:59 p.m. March 27 until May 18.
    Partial reopening planned, effective May 4.

Gov. Tim Walz extended the statewide stay-at-home order until May 18. Besides that, the governor also announced that retail businesses and other non-critical businesses will resume operations with curbside pick-up.

See partial reopen order

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

Missouri

Governor: Michael L. Parson (R)

  • Stay at home, effective  12:01 a.m. April 6 until May 3.
    Partial reopening planned, effective 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 stay-at-home order | See partial reopen order

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 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

Nebraska

Governor: Pete Ricketts (R)

  • Partial reopening planned, effective 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

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.

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

New Hampshire

Governor: Chris Sununu (R)

  • Stay at home effective March 27 until May 4.

See stay-at-home order

New Jersey

Governor: Phil Murphy (D)

  • Stay at home, effective March 24.
  • Partial reopening planned, effective May 2.

Gov. Phil Murphy announces reopening of N.J. state parks, golf courses, county parks, beginning at sunrise Saturday, May 2.

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

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.

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

New York

Governor: Andrew Cuomo (D)

  • Stay at home, effective until May 15.

See stay-at-home order

North Carolina

Governor: Roy Cooper (D)

  • Stay at home, effective 5 p.m. March 30 until 5 p.m. May 8.

See stay-at-home order

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

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.

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

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 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. Other nonessential businesses will be permitted to reopen May 1 as long as they follow the social distancing and sanitation guidelines.

See partial reopen order

Oregon

Governor: Kate Brown (D)

  • Stay at home, effective March 23 until terminated by the governor.

See stay-at-home order

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.

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

Puerto Rico

  • Stay at home, until May 25.
  • Partial reopening planned, effective May 4.

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

Rhode Island

Governor: Gina Raimondo (D)

  • Stay at home, effective 4:00 p.m. March 28 until May 8.

See stay-at-home order

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

South Dakota

Governor: Kristi Noem (R)

  • No statewide stay-at-home order issued.

Tennessee

Governor: Bill Lee (R)

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

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

Texas

Governor: Greg Abbott (R)

  • Stay at home, effective April 2 until April 30.
  • Partial reopening went into effect May 1.

Statewide stay-at-home order is set to expire April 30. Retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and malls reopening 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 stay-at-home order | See partial reopen announcement

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

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 plans to reopen 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.

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

Virginia

Governor: Ralph Northam (D)

  • Stay at home, effective March 30 until June 10.

See stay-at-home order

Washington

Governor: Jay Inslee (D)

  • Stay at home, effective March 23 until May 4.

See stay-at-home order

West Virginia

Governor: Jim Justice (R)

  • Partial reopening went into effect April 30.

Week 1 phase of reopenings begins on April 30. From there, each phase of the reopening process for Weeks 2-6 will begin on Monday of each subsequent week. Case numbers will continue to be monitored throughout the entire 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.
See partial reopen announcement

Wisconsin

Governor: Tony Evers (D)

  • Stay at home, effective at 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.

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

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, barbershops, hair salons and other personal care services to reopen under specific operating conditions designed to minimize public health risk from COVID-19.

See partially reopen announcement

 

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