Stay-At-Home Orders Across The Country
What each state is doing — or not doing — amid widespread coronavirus lockdowns
By Jiachuan Wu, Savannah Smith, Mansee Khurana, Corky Siemaszko and Brianna DeJesus-Banos
March 25, 2020 / Updated April 1, 2020
The White House and all prominent public health officials have urged people across the country to stay at home as much as possible to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Nonetheless, governors of five states have yet to issue lockdown orders for their residents, and eight states have issued only partial measures.
The vast majority of states have officially ordered most residents to stay indoors, except for essential workers or in specific circumstances. In hardest-hit New York, for example, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered residents to stay at home and all nonessential businesses to close.
But the governors in Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota have resisted issuing statewide stay-at-home orders as of Wednesday afternoon.
“It’s not about staying home. It’s about avoiding contact,†North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a Republican, said recently when asked why he has not given that order.
Alabama, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah and Wyoming have partial stay-at-home orders so far.
“A stay-at-home strategy would mean that you have to stay at home — you cannot leave a home under any circumstances,†Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said this week after he called on Texans to “minimize†contact with people outside the home. “That obviously is not what we have articulated here.”
See our state-by-state breakdown of existing lockdown orders to help you figure out how much room you have to move. This data will be updated as new measures go into effect. If you notice measures not published on the map, please email datagraphics@nbcuni.com with more information.
Alabama
Birmingham
Shelter in place, effective at 12 p.m. CDT, March 24
Alaska
‘We crossed a line today,’ Gov. Dunleavy orders statewide shelter in place, limits travel. Anchorage mayor issued “Hunker Down†order previously: nonessential businesses to close, people to stay home if possible.
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. ADT, March 28 until April 11.
Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey issued a stay-at-home on March 30. This order will not affect the operations of essential businesses which include health care facilities and grocery stores.
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. MST, March 31
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home order on March 19 to protect the health and well being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Stay at home, effective March 19 until further notice.
Colorado
Stay at home, effective 6:00 a.m. MDT, March 26 until at least April 11.
Denver (and Denver County)
Mayor Michael Hancock issued a stay-at-home order for the city and county of Denver. Order urges businesses to work from home and the delivery of goods where possible.
Stay at home, effective 5 p.m. MDT, March 24 until April 10.
Boulder
The order requires all people in the city of Boulder to stay home and for businesses to implement work-from-home policies.
Stay at home, effective 5 p.m. MDT, March 24 until April 10.
Pitkin County
The order is a stronger directive for people to remain at home, for tourists to head home, and for nonessential businesses to close. Essential businesses are directed to meet the social distancing and other prevention techniques at all times.
Stay at home, effective March 18 until April 17.
Connecticut
Gov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order asking Connecticut businesses and residents to “Stay Safe, Stay Home.†“At this critical time it is essential that everyone just stay home so we can contain the spread of this virus while keeping essential services running,†Lamont said.
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 23.
Delaware
“We’re acting with urgency to prevent a spike in coronavirus cases that could overwhelm our hospital system,†said Gov. John Carney. Carney ordered Delawareans to stay at home whenever possible and closed all nonessential businesses in the state to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
Stay at home, effective at 8 a.m. EDT, March 24.
District of Columbia
Following moves by the governors of Maryland and Virginia, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser also issued a “stay at home†order, directing residents to stay in their homes except for getting food and other essential household goods, obtaining medical care, traveling to perform “essential†work and a few other exceptions, including outside recreation.
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT, April 1
Florida
Gov. DeSantis had been previously criticized for refusing to implement statewide social distancing guidelines, particularly as beach-goers and students on spring break continued to gather in large groups. He issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state as it grapples with a rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak on Wednesday.
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT, April 3 until April 30
Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp plans to sign an order requiring residents to shelter-in-place from Friday through April 13 and another closing public grade schools for the rest of the academic year.
Shelter in place, announced April 1
Atlanta
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed a 14-day stay-at-home order for the city of Atlanta. As of right now, the order does not include essential businesses, parks, the Atlanta BeltLine or restaurants serving takeout.
Stay at home, effective at midnight EDT, March 24 until midnight EDT, April 6.
Blakely
Shelter in place, effective at 12 a.m. EDT, March 24
Carrollton
Shelter in place, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT, March 25 until 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 12
Savannah
Mayor Van Johnson issued a mandatory shelter-in-place order. Non-essential businesses should discontinue operations. Public spaces will remain open, but social distancing practices of six feet remain in place.
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 24 until April 8.
Athens-Clarke County
Shelter in place, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT, March 20 until April 7
Dougherty County
Shelter in place, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT, March 21 until 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 7
Gwinnett County
Stay at home, effective March 27 until 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 13
Hawaii
Gov. David Ige announced an emergency proclamation ordering residents statewide to stay at home through April 30. Residents may leave home only for essential activities and business, or if they cannot work from home.
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. HST, March 25 until 11:59 pm, April 30.
Idaho
Self-isolate at home unless residents are healthcare workers, public safety employees or other “essential workers†such as grocery store employees.
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. MDT, March 25 until April 15.
Illinois
May leave home for essential activities, including outdoor activity, certain kinds of work, to retrieve supplies and to care for others.
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. CDT, March 21 until April 7.
Indiana
May leave home for “essential activities, essential governmental functions, or to participate in essential business and operations.â€
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 24 until 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 6.
Kansas
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. CST, March 30 until April 19
Kentucky
Stay healthy at home, effective 8:00 p.m. EDT, March 26.
Louisiana
All state buildings have been closed; places of amusement like playgrounds, theaters and mall stores are closed to the public.
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. CST, March 23 until April 13 unless terminated sooner.
Maine
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m EDT, April 2 until April 30
Maryland
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the “stay at home†order, directing Maryland residents not to leave their homes unless it’s for an “essential†purpose, such as getting food or medicine or going to work at a job that’s been deemed essential.
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 30
Massachusetts
Order extends at least through April 7; places of worship aren’t required to close; company cafeterias and school cafeterias aren’t required to close.
Stay at home, effective 12 p.m. EDT, March 24 until 12 a.m., EDT April 7.
Michigan
Volunteering at food pantries and shelters and exercise are considered essential.
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. EDT, March 24 until April 7.
Minnesota
Stay at home and limit movements outside of their home beyond essential needs.
Stay at home, effective 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 27 until 5:00 p.m. CDT, April 10.
Mississippi
Shelter in place, announced April 1
Oxford
Stay at home, effective March 22
Missouri
Several municipalities have announced stay-at-home orders including Kansas City and St. Louis.
Kansas City
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. CST, March 24 until 12:01 a.m. CST, April 23.
St. Joseph
Shelter in place, effective at 12:01 a.m. CST, March 24 until 11:59 p.m. CST, April 2.
St. Louis
Stay at home, effective 6 p.m. CST, March 23 until 6 p.m. CST, April 22.
West Plains
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. CST, March 28 until 11:59 p.m. CST, April 15
Boone County
Stay at home, effective 8 a.m. CST, March 25 until April 24.
Cass County
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. CST, March 24 until 11:59 p.m. CST, April 24.
Chariton County
Stay at home, effective at 8 a.m. CST, March 30 until 8 a.m. CST, April 24.
Christian County
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. CST, March 26 until 12:01 a.m. CST, April 25.
Clay County
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. CST, March 24.
Cole County
Stay at home, effective 5 p.m. CST, March 28 until 5 p.m. CST, April 11.
Columbia-Boone County
Stay at home, effective 8 a.m. CST, March 25 until 8 a.m. CST, April 24.
Crawford County
Stay at home, effective 2 p.m. CST, March 31
Gasconade County
Stay at home, effective 5 p.m. CST, March 31 until 5 p.m. CST, April 16.
Jackson County
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. CST, March 24 until April 24.
Jefferson County
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. CST, March 24 until 11:59 p.m. CST, April 23.
Lafayette County
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. CST, March 31 until 11:59 p.m. CST, April 30.
Platte County
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. CST, March 24 until 12 a.m. CST, April 24.
Randolph County
Stay at home, effective 8 a.m. CST, March 25 until 8 a.m. CST, April 24.
Ray County
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. CST, March 25 until 11:59 p.m. CST, April 24.
St. Louis County
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. CST, March 23 until 11:59 p.m. CST, April 22.
Springfield-Greene County
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. CST, March 26 until 12:01 a.m. CST, April 25.
Webster County
Stay at home, effective 12:01 a.m. CST, March 26 until 12:01 a.m. CST, April 24.
Montana
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. MDT, March 28 until April 10
Nevada
Stay at home, effective April 1 until April 30.
New Hampshire
Stay at home, effective 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 27.
New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive stay-at-home order that invalidated any county exceptions; construction and utility workers are exempt; pet stores and car dealerships can also remain open.
Stay at home, effective March 24.
New Mexico
Religious services are exempt; hotels and other lodging sites must operate at 50 percent capacity.
Stay at home, effective March 24.
New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. New York State on PAUSE: 100 percent of the workforce must stay home, excluding essential services;
All nonessential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason are temporarily banned.
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 22.
North Carolina
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. EDT, March 30 until 5 p.m. EDT, April 29
Ohio
Gov. Mike DeWine announced that Ohio would be under a stay-at-home order until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, unless the order is rescinded or modified. “We haven’t faced an enemy like we are facing today in 102 years — we are at war,†he said.
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 23.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 28 until April 16
Tulsa
Safer at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 28 until April 16
Oregon
On March 23, Gov. Kate Brown issued Executive Order 20-12, effective immediately until further notice. A statewide order, Failure to comply will be considered an immediate danger to public health.
Stay at home, effective March 23.
Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf issued an executive order to more than 20 counties. Residents in those counties must stay at home except for certain essential activities and work to provide life-sustaining business and government services. This order was issued until April 6 but now extended through April 30.
Allegheny County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 23 until April 30.
Beaver County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Berks County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Bucks County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 23 until April 30.
Butler County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Carbon County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Centre County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Chester County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 23 until April 30.
Cumberland County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Dauphin County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Delaware County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 23 until April 30.
Erie County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Lackawanna County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Lancaster County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Lehigh County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Luzerne County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Monroe County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 23 until April 30.
Montgomery County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 23 until April 30.
Northampton County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Philadelphia County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 23 until April 30.
Pike County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Schuylkill County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Washington County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Wayne County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Westmoreland County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
York County
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 30.
Rhode Island
Stay at home, effective at 4:00 p.m. EDT, March 28 until April 13
South Carolina
Charleston
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT, March 26
Tennessee
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 31 until April 14.
Texas
Angelina County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 a.m. CDT, March 30 until May 1
Bastrop County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 31 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 30
Bell County
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 23 until 11:50 p.m. CDT, April 3.
Bexar County
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 24 until April 9.
Brazoria County
Stay at home, effective at 6 p.m. CDT, March 26 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 3
Brazos County
Shelter in place, effective at 9 p.m. CDT, March 24 until 9 p.m. CDT, April 7.
Burnet County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 25
Caldwell County
Stay at home, effective at 10 p.m. CDT, March 30
Cameron County
Shelter in place, effective at 12:01 a.m. CDT, March 25.
Castro County
Shelter in place, effective March 24 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 3.
Cleburne County
Stay at home, effective at  12:01 a.m. CDT, March 28
Chambers County
Stay at home, effective March 24 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 30.
Collin County
Stay at home, effective March 24 until at least March 31.
Dallas County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 23 until April 3.
Denton County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 25 until 9 a.m. CDT, April 7.
El Paso County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT March 24.
Ellis County
Stay at home, effective 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 25 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 3.
Fort Bend County
Stay at home, effective March 24 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 3.
Fort Worth
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT March 24 until April 7.
Galveston County
Stay at home, effective March 24 until April 3.
Gregg County
Shelter at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 25 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 9.
Hardin County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 27 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 10.
Harris County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT March 24 until April 3.
Hays County
Stay at home, effective at 11 p.m. CDT, March 26 until 4 a.m. CDT, April 10.
Hidalgo County
Shelter at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 26 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 10.
Hunt County
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 24
Jasper County
Executive order effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 28
Johnson County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 27
Kaufman County
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 25 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 8
Lampasas (City)
Shelter in place, effective at March 25 until April 5
Leon
Shelter in place, effective at March 30 until April 5
Liberty County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 24 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 3
Llano County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 30 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 13.
McLennan County
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT March 23.
Montgomery County
Shelter in place, effective at 12 p.m. CDT, March 30th until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 7
Nacagdoches County
Stay at home, effective at 12 p.m. CDT, March 30.
Newton County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 24.
Orange County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 27.
Polk County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 27 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 3
Potter County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 30
Robertson County
Shelter in place, effective at 9 p.m. CDT, March 25 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 8
Rockwall County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 24 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 15
Sabine County
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 31 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 10
San Augustine County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 30 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 19
San Jacinto County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 25 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 19
Smith County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 27 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 10
Starr County
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. CDT, March 25 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 8
San Antonio
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT March 24 until April 9.
Tarrant County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT March 24 until April 7.
Travis County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 24
Trinity County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 31
Tyler County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 28 until 11:59 p.m. CDT, April 17
Waco
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT March 23.
Wichita Falls
Shelter in place, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 27
Willacy County
Shelter in place, effective 11:01 p.m. CDT, March 26.
Williamson County
Stay at home, effective at 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 24 until April 13
Utah
Summit County
All residents stay at home and cease non-essential travel. This order applies to non-essential businesses, services, and visitors in addition to residents.
Stay at home, effective at 12:01 a.m. MDT, March 27 until at least May 1
Vermont
Gov. Phil Scott issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe†order on March 24 and directed the closure of in-person operations for all nonessential businesses.
Stay at home, effective at 5 p.m. EDT, March 25 until April 15.
Virginia
Gov. Ralph Northam issued a “stay at home†order, directing Virginians to stay home except for getting food, supplies, medical care, to go to work and to get fresh air and exercise.
Stay at home, effective at March 30
Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy†order on March 23 prohibiting residents from leaving their homes except to conduct essential activities.
Stay at home, effective March 23 until April 6.
West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order on March 23 directing all West Virginians to stay home unless performing an essential activity.
Stay at home, effective at 8 p.m. EDT, March 24 until further notice.
Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the “Safer at Home†order on March 24, ordering residents to stay in their homes except for essential activities.
Stay at home, effective at 8 a.m. CDT, March 25 until 8 p.m. CDT, April 24.
Wyoming
Jackson
Stay at home, effective March 28 until 11:59 p.m. MDT, April 17
