Business Closures & Reopening
Date of last comprehensive review: 6/7/2021
| State | Closed K-12 public schools | Closed day cares | Closed other non-essential businesses | Closed restaurants | Closed gyms | Closed movie theaters | Closed bars | Closed casinos | Reopened restaurants | Reopened gyms | Reopened movie theaters | Reopened other non-essential retail | Reopened bars | Reopened child care | Reopened casinos | Began to re-close bars | Closed bars x2 | Closed movie theaters x2 | Closed gyms x2 | Closed restaurants x2 | Reopened restaurants x2 | Reopened bars x2 | Reopened gyms x2 | Reopened movie theaters x2 | Closed bars x3 | Closed restaurants x3 | Reopened bars x3 | Reopened restaurants x3 | School & day care notes | Hair salon/barber shop notes | Restaurant notes | Bar notes | Gym notes | Movie theater notes | Business notes | Casino notes |
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| Alabama | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bar notesAL - Tuscaloosa County ordered all bars to close for 2 weeks on 8/24/20 | Business notesAL - 4/30 order does not include entertainment venues, athletic facilities, and close contact personal care retail (salons, tattoo parlors etc); 5/11 order allows most retail/personal care/gyms to open | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Alaska | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Business notesAK - Some businesses allowed to operate at minimum basic operations despite order to close non-essential businesses; Limited businesses open 4/24, most businesses permitted to reopen 5/8 with restrictions | ||||||||||||||||||
| Arizona | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesAZ - On 3/5/21, all capacity limits expired | Restaurant notesAZ - As of executive order on 7/11/20, all indoor dining must be capped below 50% and will be extended until further notice with review every 2 weeks. On 3/5/21, all capacity limits expired. | Bar notesAZ - Initial EO to close bars was through 7/27/20, but was extended indefinitely on 7/23/20 with review and repeal options every two weeks. As of 8/11/20, bars and nightclubs (both those operating and not operating as a food establishment) may begin reopening at specific capacities when the county they are in reaches certain case positivity benchmarks for 14 days, with a 12-day reporting lag period to move from a higher transmission phase to a lower one. | Gym notesAZ - Initial EO to close was through 7/27/20, but was extended indefinitely on 7/23/20 with review and repeal options every two weeks. As of 8/11/20, gyms may begin reopening at specific capacities when the county they are in reaches certain case positivity benchmarks for 14 days, with a 12-day reporting lag period to move from a higher transmission phase to a lower one. On 3/5/21, all capacity limits expired. | Movie theater notesAZ - Initial EO to close was through 7/27/20, but was extended indefinitely on 7/23/20 with review and repeal options every two weeks. As of 8/11/20, movie theaters may begin reopening at specific capacities when the county they are in reaches certain case positivity benchmarks for 14 days, with a 12-day reporting lag period to move from a higher transmission phase to a lower one. On 3/5/21, all capacity limits expired. | Business notesAZ - 5/8 order mostly applies to retail and personal care (hair salons and barber shops); 5/11 restaurants; 5/13 reopen pools, gyms, spas | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Arkansas | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bar notesAR - Governor Hutchinson ordered businesses licensed to sell and allow consumption of alcohol on their premises to close by 11PM from 11/19/2020-1/3/2021, but was extended to 2/3/2021. | Business notesAR - 5/4 reopen gyms/fitness centers; 5/6 personal care reopen; 5/11 restaurants; 5/18 large venues reopen | |||||||||||||||||||
| California | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesCA - Order from CDPH on 7/13/20 reclosed hair salons and barbershops in some counties, but not statewide. If a county is placed on the County Monitoring List, due to case positivity rates, for three consecutive days or more, then an additional group of businesses must cease indoor operations, like hair salons and barber shops. On 8/28/20, CDPH replaced the CML with the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” that created four new re-opening categories based on minimum thresholds for number new cases per day and rate at which cases are positive. On 11/16/20, the Blueprint plan was halted, and 94.1% of the state population was moved to the most restrictive category. | Restaurant notesCA - Order from CDPH on 7/13/20 stated all dine-in restaurants must close indoor seating to customers, but can continue to utilize outdoor seating. On 8/28/20, CDPH replaced the CML with the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” that created four new re-opening categories based on minimum thresholds for number new cases per day and rate at which cases are positive. On 11/16/20, the Blueprint plan was halted, and 94.1% of the state population was moved to the most restrictive category. | Bar notesCA - Bars in California never opened statewide. Order on 6/12/20 allowed bars to reopen as part of phase 3, but counties must provide a “written attestation” indicating case metrics, readiness to fight outbreak, and county-specific reopening plans. However, on 6/28/20 Governor Newsom ordered all bars and nightlife to close in seven counties. Order from CDPH on 7/13/20 stated all bars, pubs and breweries must close all operations statewide, unless they offer outdoor dine-in meals. On 8/28/20, CDPH replaced the CML with the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” that created four new re-opening categories based on minimum thresholds for number new cases per day and rate at which cases are positive. On 11/16/20, the Blueprint plan was halted, and 94.1% of the state population was moved to the most restrictive category. | Gym notesCA - Order from CDPH on 7/13/20 reclosed gyms in some counties, but not statewide. If a county is placed on the County Monitoring List (CML), due to case positivity rates, for three consecutive days or more, then an additional group of businesses must cease indoor operations, like gyms. On 8/28/20, CDPH replaced the CML with the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” that created four new re-opening categories based on minimum thresholds for number new cases per day and rate at which cases are positive. On 11/16/20, the Blueprint plan was halted and 94.1% of the state population was moved to the most restrictive category. | Movie theater notesCA - Order on 6/12/20 stating that counties meeting certain metrics could re-open at 25% capacity. On 7/13/20 there was an order from CDPH closing all indoor operations at movie theaters statewide. On 8/28/20, CDPH replaced the CML with the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” that created four new re-opening categories based on minimum thresholds for number new cases per day and rate at which cases are positive. On 11/16/20, the Blueprint plan was halted and 94.1% of the state population was moved to the most restrictive category. | Business notesCA - Restaurants and non-essential businesses closed with stay-at-home order; Manufacturing offices (when telework not possible), outdoor museums Limited Personal Services | |||||||||||||||
| Colorado | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesCO - Indoor dining never shutdown statewide, but on 11/20/20, some counties were moved to a higher risk rating thus forcing these 15 counties to close indoor dining completely. These restrictions were removed from those counties on 1/4/21. | Bar notesCO - Per EO on 6/30/20, all bars must close though bars can remain open for takeaway beverage service. Also, establishments operating as bars and clubs that also offer food may remain open at current capacity limits. | Business notesCO - Retail and personal services can open 5/1/2020 if implementing best practices; Non-critical offices may open 5/4/2020 must be at 50% capacity | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Connecticut | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesCT - On 10/8/20, hair salons and barber shops were able to operate at 75% capacity. Beginning on 3/19/21, all capacity limits on personal services will be lifted. | Restaurant notesCT - Indoor dining was able to reopen on 6/17/20 at 50% capacity on 10/8/20 at 75% capacity, and reverted back on 11/6/20 to 50%. Beginning on 3/19/21, all capacity limits on restaurants will be lifted, but will retain 8-person maximum per table limit. As of 4/2/21, there is an 11PM curfew. | Bar notesCT - Bars that only serve beverages remain closed | Gym notesCT - Beginning on 3/19/21, all capacity limits on gyms will be lifted (previously capped at 50%) | Movie theater notesCT - Indoor movie theaters must operate at 50% capacity until further notice. As of 4/2/21, there is an 11PM curfew. | Business notesCT - 5/20 open restaurants, retail, offices, personal care, outdoor museums and zoos, university research | |||||||||||||
| Delaware | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | School & day care notesDE - Day cares only remained open for children of essential workers | Restaurant notesDE - On 11/23/20, Governor Carney ordered indoor service at restaurants and bars serving food that capacity should not exceed 30% (previously 60%). On 2/12/21, the capacity limit was raised to 50%. | Bar notesDE - The towns directed by the order are: Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Long Neck, Bethany Beach, South Bethany, Fenwick Island, West Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Millville. Restrictions were removed on 9/4/20. | Business notesDE - 5/8 reopen personal care (hair salons/barber shops) with restrictions, can only serve those working in essential businesses 5/22 reopen pools | |||||||||||||||||||||
| District of Columbia | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesDC - Indoor dining resumed at 50% capacity on 6/22/20. On 11/23/20 restaurants must end alcohol sales at 10PM. On 12/14/20, indoor dining was ordered to reduce capacity from 50% to 25% capacity. On 12/23/20 indoor dining closed until 1/22/21 when indoor dining could resume at 25% capacity. These orders apply to bars that serve food consistent with prior Mayor's order and operatepursuant to endorsements from the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA). | Gym notesDC - On 12/17/20, gyms were ordered to operate at 25% capacity (from 5 people per 1000 sq. feet) | Business notesDC - 5/29 reopen retail (curbside pick up/delivery), barber shops/salons | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Florida | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesFL - 10/25/20 EO by Governor DeSantis Restaurants ordered any establishment with a food service license may not be limited by a COVID-19 emergency order (by any local government) to less than 50% of indoor capacity. If an establishment is limited to less than 100% of its indoor capacity, it must provide health justification and costs associated with capacity limit. | Bar notesFL - DBPR ordered on 6/26/20 that vendors (licesnsed to sell alcohol) who derive >50% of gross revenue from sale of alcoholic beverages must suspend sales for on-site consumption. This order did not cease take-out or delivery services. The DBPR order filed on 9/10/20 rescinded 6/26/20 order to alllow bars to reopen at 50% capacity. | Business notesFL - 5/4 Some retail open in most counties, must operate at 25% capacity. Does not include entire state.5/18 reopened restaurants, retail, museums/libraries, gyms, amusement parks, professional sports venues, personal care for entire state | |||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Business notesGA - Governor ordered non-essential businesses to operate at minimum basic operations, but did not order them to close; Allow gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, hair designers, nail care artists, estheticians, their respective schools, and massage therapists 4/24 4/27 theaters, private social clubs, and restaurant dine-in services reopen; | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hawaii | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bar notesHI - Oahu reclosed non-essential businesses, but it was Mayor initiated/ordered, not state. HOWEVER, Gov. Ige "approved" and undersigned it (https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/latest-news/governors-office-news-release-gov-ige-approves-mayor-caldwells-stay-at-home-order/). Consider this as an action taken by a local community, and therefore one that doesn't fit in the definition of begin to re-close bars, but a second opinion is welcome. | Business notesHI - May 7 – 15: Reopened agriculture, auto dealerships, car washes, pet grooming services, observatories and support facilities, retail and repair services, and shopping malls; Governor is taking a county by county approach to reopening (counties must apply to reopen specific types of businesses); 6/1 personal care/salons open in every county; 6/5 restaurants reopened in every county | |||||||||||||||||
| Idaho | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bar notesID - Ada County closed bars as mandated by Central District Health from 6/24/20-2/19/20. This is not a statewide agency, it's authority is limited to certain counties. https://www.cdhd.idaho.gov/dac-coronavirus-order.php | Business notesID - 5/1 Does not include entertainment venues, bars, restaurants, hair salons; 5/16 restaurants, gyms, hair salons reopen | |||||||||||||||||
| Illinois | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | School & day care notesIL - Day cares only remained open for children of essential workers | Hair salon/barber shop notesIL - As of 2/4/21, all regions in the state entered phase 4 allowing personal services to operate at no more 50% capacity. | Restaurant notesIL - During phase 3, tier 1 indoor service could reopen but was limited to the lesser of 25 guests or 25% capacity per room and 4 guests maximum per party; however, not all regions progressed to this tier. As of 2/4/21, all regions in the state entered phase 4 allowing reopening with groups of 10 or less, with tables spaced 6-feet apart in seated areas and with standing areas at no more than 25% of capacity. However, as of 2/2/21 Chicago and Cook County are maintaining occupancy restrictions at restaurants of 50% occupancy or 50 people per room, (whichever is fewer). | Bar notesIL – Chicago reclosed bars in July, but this was ordered by the Mayor, not the state. Order on 11/20/20, closed indoor bar services. During phase 3, tier 1 indoor service could reopen but was limited to the lesser of 25 guests or 25% capacity per room and 4 guests maximum per party; however, not all regions progressed to this tier. As of 2/4/21, all regions in the state entered phase 4 allowing reopening with groups of 10 or less, with tables spaced 6-feet apart in seated areas and with standing areas at no more than 25% of capacity. However, as of 2/2/21 Chicago and Cook County are maintaining occupancy restrictions at bars of 50% occupancy or 50 people per room, (whichever is fewer). | Gym notesIL - As of 2/4/21, all regions in the state entered phase 4 allowing gyms to operate at no more 50% capacity | Movie theater notesIL - As of 2/4/21, all regions in the state entered phase 4 allowing theaters to operate at lesser of 50 guests OR 50% of overall theater or performance space capacity. | Business notesIL - 5/29 reopen manufacturing, non-essential businesses, personal care, retail | Casino notesIL - Casinos could reopen under Phase 3, Tier 2 at 25% capacity. As of 2/4/21, all regions in the state entered phase 4 allowing casinos to operate at no more 50% capacity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiana | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Business notesIN - 5/4 retail/commercial businesses and manufacturing reopens in most counties. 5/18 retail/commercial business reopen for entire state | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Iowa | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | School & day care notesIA - Governor recommended schools close 5/15; Ordered schools to close 4/2 | Bar notesIA – On 8/27/20, all bars, taverns, wineries, breweries, distilleries, night clubs and other establishments that sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises were ordered to close in the following counties: Black Hawk, Dallas, Johnson, Linn, Polk, and Story. On 9/16/20, bars could reopen in all counties except Johnson and Story. On 10/2/20, bars in Johnson and Story counties could reopen. | Business notesIA - Order to close non-essential businesses only mentions retail/personal care businesses; Reopened restaurants, fitness centers, malls, libraries, race tracks, and other retail 5/1 in most counties, statewide 5/15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Kansas | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Business notesKS - Statewide stay-at-home order went into effect 3/30/20 and closed all non-essential businesses; 5/4 Most businesses reopen except Bars, casinos, indoor leisure spaces, gyms, personal service; 5/18 gyms and personal service reopen | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Kentucky | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesKY - As of 3/5/21, salons can operate at 60% capacity | Restaurant notesKY - Per EO on 11/20/20, indoor dining operations closed. Though, restaurants could provide outdoor service, provided that all customers are seated at tables, table size is limited to a maximum of eight people from maximum 2 households. Normal service at 50% capacity with services stopping at 11PM and closing no later than 12AM resumed on 12/13/20 as of 11:59PM. As of 3/5/21, restaurants can operate at 60% capacity. | Gym notesKY - As of 3/5/21, gyms can operate at 60% capacity | Movie theater notesKY - EO on 11/20/20 reduced theater capacity to maximum 25 people. As of 3/5/21, theaters can operate at 60% capacity. | Business notesKY - May 11 – Manufacturing, construction, vehicle and vessel dealerships, professional services (at 50% of pre-outbreak capacity), horse racing (without spectators), pet grooming and boarding May 20 – Retail, houses of worship; 5/25 personal care services | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Louisiana | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesLA - On 11/25/20, the capacity limit dropped to 50% from 75%. On 3/3/21, the capacity limit increased to 75%. | Restaurant notesLA - On 11/25/20, the capacity limit dropped to 50% from 75%. On 3/3/21, the capacity limit increased to 75%. | Bar notesLA - The initial closure was extended 4 times. However, on 10/9/20, via executive order, bars in parishes with a positivity rate of 5% or lower for two consecutive weeks may opt-in to open bars for on-premises consumption. On 11/24/20, via executive order, bars in parishes above 5% positivity must be closed to indoor sales and consumption, but open for outdoor consumption at tables only and at 25% capacity, with a maximum of 50 people. This policy was extended through the end of February. On 3/3/21, bars, regardless of COVID-19 positivity rate, opened for indoor service at 25% capacity; in parishes with a lower than 5% positivity rate, indoor capacity is 50%. New Orleans parish is not participating in this reopening. | Gym notesLA - On 11/25/20, the capacity limit dropped to 50% from 75%. | Movie theater notesLA - On 11/25/20, the capacity limit dropped to 50% from 75%. On 3/3/21, the capacity limit increased to 75%. | Business notesLA - 5/1 limited retail permitted to reopen with capacity restrictions; 5/15 reopen Restaurants, cafes, malls, Gyms, personal care, Movie theaters, Museums, zoos, aquariums, Bars and breweries with LDH food permits | ||||||||||||||||||
| Maine | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | School & day care notesME - Order to close schools came after schools had already voluntarily closed statewide | Restaurant notesME - Indoor dining service resumed 6/21/20. As of 3/26/21 the indoor capacity is set at 50%, and outdoor capacity is set at 75%. | Bar notesME - Indoor bars, distilleries and tasting room service can resume 3/26/21 at 50% capacity indoors and 75% outdoors | Business notesME - Reopen personal care services (barber shops/hair salons) and outdoor recreation 5/1; rural counties reopened retail 5/18 | |||||||||||||||
| Maryland | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesMD - As of 3/12/21, there is no capacity limit | Restaurant notesMD - As of 3/12/21, there is no capacity limit | Bar notesMD - As of 3/12/21, there is no capacity limit | Gym notesMD - As of 3/12/21, there is no capacity limit | Business notesMD - 5/15 reopen retail, manufacturing, some personal service; 6/5 most non-essential businesses reopened (did not include large venues/theaters, bars, gyms) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Massachusetts | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesMA - Ordered to maintain a 25% capacity limit from 12/26/20 through 2/8/21 when the capacity limit expanded to 40%. | Gym notesMA - Ordered to maintain a 25% capacity limit from 12/26/20 through 2/8/21 when the capacity limit expanded to 40% | Movie theater notesMA - Ordered to maintain a 25% capacity limit from 12/26/20 through 2/8/21 when the capacity limit expanded to 40%. | Business notesMA - 5/18 just applies to manufacturing and construction; 6/8 retail, childcare/camps, restaurants, warehouses, personal services without close physical contact | |||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesMI - 7/31/20 EO closed indoor seating in bars throughout the state but excluded regions 6 and 8. Resturants that get 70% or more of their profits from alcohol sales based on 2019 receipts are considered bars. On 2/1/21 restaurants can operate indoors at 25% capacity with a maximum of 6 people per party and must close from 10PM-4AM. As of 3/5/21, restaurants can operate at 50% capacity. | Bar notesMI - Governor closed bars on 7/1/20 in most but not all of the state via executive order, indoor service only. Outdoor service still permitted. 7/28/20 governor expanded this closure. 9/3/20 states that bars must close for indoor service but that both bars and restaurants are permitted to serve customers outdoors with social distancing restrictions in place. As of 2/2/21 bars can operate indoors at 25% capacity. | Gym notesMI - 7/31/20 EO closed gyms throughout the state but excluded regions 6 and 8. As of 12/21/20, capacity is limited to 25%. | Movie theater notesMI - 7/31/20 EO closed entertainment venues throughout the state but excluded regions 6 and 8. As of 12/21/20, capacity is limited to 100 people. | Business notesMI - 5/18 allow retail and restaurants to reopen in some regions of the state; does not apply to entire state; 5/26 reopen some retail and car dealerships; 6/4 reopen retail for entire state | Casino notesMI - As of 12/21/20, capacity is limited to 100 people | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minnesota | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesMN - As of 3/15/21, there is no capacity limit | Restaurant notesMN - On 12/18/20, restaurants could resume service outdoors at 50% capacity. On 1/11/21, restaurants could resume indoor service at 50% capacity. As of 3/15/21, capacity is 75% (250 people maximum) for both indoor and outdoor services, with service closed 11PM-4AM. Beginning 4/1/21, the 250 person limit may be exceeded. | Bar notesMN - On 12/18/20, outdoor bars could resume service outdoors at 50% capacity. On 1/11/21, indoor bars could resume indoor service at 50% capacity. As of 3/15/21, capacity is 75% (250 people maximum) for both indoor and outdoor services, with service closed 11PM-4AM. Beginning 4/1/21, the 250 person limit may be exceeded. | Gym notesMN - As of 3/15/21, capacity is 50% (250 people maximum). Beginning 4/1/21, the 250 person limit may be exceeded. | Movie theater notesMN - As of 3/15/21, capacity is 50% (250 people maximum). Beginning 4/1/21, the limit may increase based upon seated vs nonseated venues. | Business notesMN - 4/27 allowed employees in certain agricultural, industrial and office settings to return to work; 5/18 open retail | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississippi | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesMS - Initially reopened with 50% capacity. On 6/15/20, restaurants serving alcohol no longer had to close at 10PM. On 7/24/20, restaurants must not sell alcohol from 11PM-7AM. On 9/14/20, the capacity limit expanded to 75% capacity. | Bar notesMS - Initially reopened with 50% capacity. On 6/15/20, bars serving alcohol no longer had to close at 10PM. On 7/24/20, bars must not sell alcohol from 11PM-7AM. On 9/14/20, the capacity limit expanded to 75% capacity. | Gym notesMS - Initially reopened with 30% capacity. On 6/15/20, the capacity limit expanded to 50% capacity. On 7/24/20, bars must not sell alcohol from 11PM-7AM. On 9/14/20, the capacity limit expanded to 75% capacity. | Movie theater notesMS - Capacity limit set at 50% | Business notesMS - 10 people or less allowed at bars; MS - 4/27 retail and most non-customer facing businesses with capacity restrictions; 5/7 reopen restaurants; 5/8 personal care, gyms, 5/15 reopen tattoo parlors, dance studios | ||||||||||||||||
| Missouri | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | School & day care notesMO - Order to close schools came after most schools had already closed | Business notesMO - 5/4 retail and restaurants with restrictions | |||||||||||||||||||
| Montana | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Business notesMT - 4/27 retail, places of worship (4/26); 5/4 restaurants and bars; 5/15 gyms, museums, movie theaters | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | School & day care notesNE - Schools closed in some counties 3/23; order to close schools extended to all counties 4/3 | Business notesNE - Non-essential retail was not ordered to be closed but personal care services like nail salons and hairdressers were; 4/3 order set rules for how gyms could remain open (but never closed gyms) and capped gatherings in indoor theaters at 10 persons; 5/4 some counties opened restaurants, personal care. 5/18 all counties permitted to reopen restaurants and personal care | |||||||||||||||||
| Nevada | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesNV - From 11/24/20-12/15/20, the state entered a 3 week pause which reduced capacity to 25%; however, restrictions were extended through 2/15/20 to which capacity increased to 35% and on 3/15/20 capacity increased to 50%. | Bar notesNV - Governor re-closed bars in Clark, Elko, Nye and Washoe counties. Nye County reopened bars on 9/10/20 at 50% capacity, Washoe County reopened bars on 9/16/20 at 50% capacity and Clark & Elko County reopened bars on 9/20/20 at 50% capacity. From 11/24/20-12/15/20, the state entered a 3 week pause which reduced capacity to 25%; however, restrictions were extended through 3/15/20 to which capacity increased to 50%. | Gym notesNV - From 11/24/20-12/15/20, the state entered a 3 week pause which reduced capacity to 25%; however, restrictions were extended through 2/15/20 to which capacity increased to 35% and on 3/15/20 capacity increased to 50%. | Movie theater notesNV - From 11/24/20-12/15/20, the state entered a 3 week pause which reduced capacity to 25%; however, restrictions were extended through 2/15/20 to which capacity increased to 35% and on 3/15/20 capacity increased to 50%. | Business notesNV - 5/9 Retail, personal care, restaurants/bars/breweries that serve food, cannabis dispensaries; 5/17 charter fishing services and for-hire vessel activities reopen; 5/22 outdoor activities at recreational businesses (batting cages, golf courses, shooting ranges, tennis clubs etc) | Casino notesNV - From 11/24/20-12/15/20, the state entered a 3 week pause which reduced capacity to 25%; however, restrictions were extended through 2/15/20 to which capacity increased to 35% and on 3/15/20 capacity increased to 50%. | |||||||||||||||||
| New Hampshire | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Business notesNH - 5/11 retail, barber shops, hair salons, golf courses; 5/18 outdoor dining at restaurants | ||||||||||||||||||
| New Jersey | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesNJ - The capacity limit was increased on 2/5/21 to 35%, and on 3/19/21 to 50% | Restaurant notesNJ - Indoor dining resumed on 9/4/20 at 25% capacity. The capacity limit was increased on 2/5/21 to 35%, and on 3/19/21 to 50%. | Gym notesNJ - The capacity limit was increased on 2/5/21 to 35%, and on 3/19/21 to 50% | Business notesNJ - Bars not technically closed, but most in person alcohol sales prohibited; 5/18 allow construction and retail for curbside pickup | Casino notesNJ - The capacity limit was increased on 2/5/21 to 35%, and on 3/19/21 to 50% | ||||||||||||||||||
| New Mexico | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesNM - Based upon the tiered county-by-county colored level reopening framework, salons and barber shops reopened in the red level on 12/2/20 at 25% capacity or maximum 10 patrons. The yellow level allows operations at 33% capacity or maximum 20 patrons; the green level allows operations at 50% capacity; the turquoise level allows gyms to operate at 75% capacity. | Restaurant notesNM - 7/13/20 order only restricted indoor dining; 8/29/20 order allowed indoor dining with 25% capacity limit. | Bar notesNM - Bars cannot reopen in the state unless the county is within the green or turqioise level (based upon daily cases and COVID-19 test positivity rates), and as of 3/29/21 there are 10 counties in the yellow level. The red and yellow levels do not allow bar operations; the green level allows bars to operate at 25% capacity outdoors only; the turquoise level allows bars to operate at 33% capacity indoors and 75% capacity outdoors. | Gym notesNM - Based upon the tiered county-by-county colored level reopening framework, gyms reopened in the red level on 12/2/20 at 25% capacity or maximum 75 patrons. The yellow level allows gyms to operate at 25% capacity or maximum 125 patrons; the green level allows gyms to operate at 50% capacity; the turquoise level allows gyms to operate at 75% capacity. | Business notesNM - 5/1 pet/vet services, gun stores golf courses open reopened in most counties (3 hotspot counties not included); 5/16 pet/vet services, gun stores golf courses open for entire state. 5/16 all retail/non-essential businesses reopen but not in 3 hotspot counties; 6/1 ALL counties-indoor dining, gyms, personal care. Previous openings that did not apply to hot spot counties now permitted in hot spot counties as well. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesNY - Indoor dining in New York City was closed from 12/14/20-2/12/21. Starting on 3/19.21, restaurants outside of New York City can move from 50% capacity to 75% capacity; New York City restaurants can move from 35% capacity (initially 25%) to 50% capacity on this date. | Movie theater notesNY - Movie theaters outside NYC open 10/23/20 at 50% capacity , in NYC 3/5/21at 25% capacity. | Business notesNY - 5/15 entire state reopened landscaping/gardening, some parts of state reopened construction, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and other businesses (depending on region) | ||||||||||||||||||
| North Carolina | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesNC - As of 2/26/21, the capacity limit is 50% or maximum 12 customers | Restaurant notesNC - As of 2/26/21, the capacity limit is 50%. | Bar notesNC - On 10/2/20, outdoor bar operations resumed at 30%. As of 2/26/21, indoor bar areas may open at 30% capacity; the same capacity limit exists for outdoor bars. Governor issued an order banning the sale of alcohol between the hours of 11PM and 7AM on 7/28/20, which was changed to 9PM-7AM on 12/11/20, and currently as of 2/26/21 the hours are from 11PM-7AM. | Gym notesNC - As of 2/26/21, the capacity limit is 50% (increase from 30%) | Movie theater notesNC - As of 2/26/21, the capacity limit is 30%. | Business notesNC - 5/8 retail; 5/22 restaurants, personal care, tattoo parlors, pools, childcare facilities | |||||||||||||
| North Dakota | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesND - As of 1/29/21, restaurants, and other food service establishments can increase their occupancy from 65% (200-patron cap) to 80% (300-patron cap). | Bar notesND - As of 1/29/21, bars can increase their occupancy from 65% (200-patron cap) to 80% (300-patron cap). | Business notesND - Started closing non-essential businesses statewide on 3/20 but did not release EO until 3/27, which listed the dates of all closures that had happened until that point; Most businesses reopened 5/1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Ohio | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesOH - From 11/19/20-2/11/20, there was a curfew shutting down businesses from 10PM-5AM; on 1/28/21 the curfew was changed to 11PM-5AM. | Bar notesOH - On 7/31/2020 issued a curfew for alcohol sales. From 11/19/20-2/11/20, there was a curfew shutting down businesses from 10PM-5AM; on 1/28/21 the curfew was changed to 11PM-5AM. | Business notesOH - Manufacturing, distribution, construction, and general office environments 5/12- consumer, retail and services opened 5/15 personal care/tattoo parlors reopen | ||||||||||||||||||
| Oklahoma | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Business notesOK - 4/24 personal care, pet groomers; 5/1 dining, entertainment, movie theaters, gyms, tattoo parlors | ||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesOR - As of 3/24/21, there are 2 counties in the extreme risk level so the whole state is not considered to have bars open until the two counties move to high risk (25% capacity). Those in high and moderate risk counties must close at 11PM and cap customers at 25% and 50%, respectively. Those in low risk counties may close at 12AM and cap customers at 50%. Outdoor restaurant services resumed on 12/2/20. | Bar notesOR - Outdoor services resumed on 12/2/20. As of 3/24/21, there are 2 counties in the extreme risk level so the whole state is not considered to have bars open until the two counties move to high risk (25% capacity). Those in high and moderate risk counties must close at 11PM and cap customers at 25% and 50%, respectively. Those in low risk counties may close at 12AM and cap customers at 50%. | Gym notesOR - Those in extreme risk counties must have less than 6 customers at all times. Those in high risk counties have a capacity limit of 25%, and those in moderate and low risk counties have a capacity limit of 50% | Movie theater notesOR - Those in extreme risk counties must have less than 6 customers at all times and close at 11PM. Those in high risk counties have a capacity limit of 25% and must close at 11PM. Those in moderate and low risk counties have a capacity limit of 50% and must close by 11PM and 12AM, respectively. | Business notesOR - Closed non-essential retail 3/24/2020, but did not mandate non-retail closures; 5/15 excludes a number of businesses that involve close contact (salons, barber shops, theaters, amusement parks, gyms, restaurants/bars, museums) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pennsylvania | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesPA - As of 4/4/21, restaurants may resume bar service, alcohol service allowed without the purchase of food, curfew for removing alcoholic drinks from tables at 12AM lifted and indoor dining capacity can increase to 75% from 50% if restaurant is self-certified. | Bar notesPA - On 4/4/21, bar service may resume at restaurants | Gym notesPA - As of 4/4/21, capacity can increase to 75% from 50% | Movie theater notesPA - As of 4/4/21, capacity can increase to 75% from 50%. | Business notesPA - Bar closures began in some counties on 3/16; 5/8 some counties open retail; 5/22 more counties open retail | Casino notesPA - As of 4/4/21, capacity can increase to 75% from 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | School & day care notesRI - Order to close schools came after schools had already closed statewide | Restaurant notesRI - On 11/30/2020, the bar area and any seating closed within restaurants, and indoor dining capacity was capped at 33%. At this time, a new curfew was enforced at 10PM Sunday-Thursday and at 10:30PM Friday and Saturday. On 1/31/21, the curfew was lifted. | Bar notesRI - On 8/5/20 Governor Raimondo issued order closing bars and ending alcohol sales at 11PM. On 11/30/2020, the bar area and any seating closed as part of the Rhode Island on Pause plan. On 2/15/21, EO 21-13 allowed bars to reopen bar counter and bar counter seating, but parties are limited to 90 minutes and the bar area must close at 11PM. On 3/12/21, EO 21-24 allowed a restaurant or bar to keep the bar area open until 12AM for seated patrons that order food by 11PM. | Business notesRI - Order to close non-essential businesses only applied to retail closures; RI-5/9-Non-essential retail reopen with capacity restrictions; 6/1 in person retail, personal service, restaurants, gyms | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bar notesSC - 7/10/20 Governor mandated that bars/restaurants cannot sell alcohol from 11PM-10AM, but did not close bars. This mandate has been lifted as of 3/1/21. | Business notesSC - Order to close non-essential businesses mostly applied to retail, entertainment venues & athletic facilities; SC-4/20 Only applies to some retail, must operate at 20%; 5/4 outdoor dining; 5/11 restaurants (dine in); 5/18 personal care, gyms, pools; 5/22 attraction facilities (zoos, museums, amusement parks etc.) | |||||||||||||||||||
| South Dakota | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Business notesSD - EO states that non-essential businesses "should" be open only to maximum of 10 people but does not specify enforcement of this; Never closed non-essential retail | ||||||||
| Tennessee | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | School & day care notesTN - Schools recommended to close by governor, but all school districts complied | Business notesTN - Allowed some counties to dictate their own reopening. In most counties, restaurants reopen 4/27, retail opened 4/29, gyms reopen 5/1, personal care 5/6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Texas | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesTX - As of 3/10/21, there are no capacity limits in counties not in an area of high hospitalizations. | Restaurant notesTX - As of 3/10/21, there are no capacity limits in counties not in an area of high hospitalizations. | Bar notesTX - Per the order on 10/14/20, bars/similar establishments holding a permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), and are not restaurants (less than 51% of gross receipts from the sale of alcohol) may offer on-premises services up to 50% capacity if: a. bar/similar establishment is not in an area with high hospitalizations as defined by state, and the county judge of the county in which the bar/similar establishment is located files the requisite form with TABC; or b. bar/similar establishment is in an area with high hospitalizations as defined by state, but is located in a county that has filed with DSHS, and is in compliance with, the requisite attestation form promulgated by DSHS regarding minimal cases of COVID-19, and the county judge of the county in which the bar or similar establishment is located also files the requisite form with TABC. As of 3/10/21, there are no capacity limits in counties not in an area of high hospitalizations. | Gym notesTX - As of 3/10/21, there are no capacity limits in counties not in an area of high hospitalizations | Movie theater notesTX - As of 3/10/21, there are no capacity limits in counties not in an area of high hospitalizations. | Business notesTX - 5/1 reopened retail, restaurants, movie theaters, museums, libraries, malls; 5/8 personal care, pools; 5/18 offices, manufacturing, gyms | Casino notesTX - As of 3/10/21, there are no capacity limits in counties not in an area of high hospitalizations | |||||||||||||||
| Utah | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesUT - Curfew on alcohol sales starting at 10PM-close from 11/10/20-12/18/20; mandate allowed restaurants to remain open through curfew. | Bar notesUT - Curfew on alcohol sales starting at 10PM-close from 11/10/20-12/18/20; mandate allowed bars to remain open through curfew. | Business notesUT - 3/27 order never explicitly closed gyms and theaters but did say 'do not travel to...'; UT later issued orders explicitly opening these businesses; UT-5/1 dine in service, gyms, personal service, retail; Never closed non-essential retail | ||||||||||||||||
| Vermont | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Business notesVT - 4/27 Manufacturing and distribution operations; outdoor business and retail; farmers markets open; 5/18 retail | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesVA - Starting 11/15/20, restaurants must close from 12AM-5AM (this was previously 10PM-5AM, but was changed to take effect on 2/28/21). | Bar notesVA - On 7/31/2020, EO banned sale of alcohol after 10PM. Starting 11/15/20, bars must close from 12AM-5AM (this was previously 10PM-5AM, but was changed to take effect on 2/28/21). | Business notesVA - 5/15 most of state (apart from northern virginia) reopen restaurants, breweries, food courts, farmers markets, retail, personal care. Northern Virginia delayed until 5/29; 5/29 reopen personal care, restaurant (for outdoor seating), retail open for the entire state | ||||||||||||||||
| Washington | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Hair salon/barber shop notesWA - Closure of services on 11/16/20 reduced capacity of hair salons and barbershops to 25%. As of 4/1/21, with all counties in phase 3, the capacity limit is 50%. | Restaurant notesWA - Once counties reached "phase 2", scaled upon number of COVID cases, indoor dining could reopen at 25% capacity and end alcohol service at 11PM. Counties in "phase 3" may operate at 50% capacity and end alcohol service at 12AM. As of 4/1/21, all counties are in phase 3. | Bar notesWA - Closure on 11/18/20 applied to indoor bar operations, outdoor dining and to-go services still permitted. As per the Healthy Washington- Roadmap to Reovery plan, establishments only serving individuals 21+ and no food remain closed. | Business notesWA - 5/5 reopen landscaping, vehicle sales, pet walking, car washes; 5/21 some counties permitted to move to phase 2 (real estate, personal care, restaurants) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| West Virginia | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Bar notesWV - On 7/14/20, Governor Justice ordereded bars and indoor dining to close in Monongalia County for ten days, which was extended through 10/13/20. | Business notesWV - 5/4 small businesses, restaurants (outdoor dining), religious entities, personal care; 5/18 gyms; 5/21 restaurants (indoor dining), large retail stores, indoor malls | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Business notesWI - Most retail reopened 5/11 with restrictions. Stay at home order with non-essential business closures overturned by state supreme court 5/13 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wyoming | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Restaurant notesWY - As of 3/16/21, per WY DOH Public Health Order, all restrictions on restaurants are removed | Bar notesWY - As of 3/16/21, per WY DOH Public Health Order, all restrictions on bars are removed. | Gym notesWY - As of 3/16/21, per WY DOH Public Health Order, all restrictions on gyms are removed | Movie theater notesWY - As of 3/16/21, per WY DOH Public Health Order, all restrictions on theaters are removed | Business notesWY - 5/1 open gyms, personal care service; 5/15 movie theaters, restaurants; Never closed non-essential retail | ||||||||||||||||
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