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Midwest: Coronavirus-Related Restrictions By Country

Dec iii, 2020 3:50 PM ET

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A medico wears personal protective equipment while performing rounds in a portion of Scotland County Hospital set up to isolate and treat COVID-xix patients last month in Memphis, Mo.

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NPR is tracking coronavirus-related developments in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia and so you tin can read up on your country's COVID-19 response and how it compares to others. This rundown focuses on statewide measures — local jurisdictions may vary.

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Illinois

What'south the big picture show?

• Illinois is in Stage 4 of its 5-stage reopening plan. The state also released a resurgence mitigation program in July in an effort to adjourn the spread of the virus and protect hospital capacity, in which health officials divided the state into xi regions with varying levels of restrictions. As of Nov. 20, all regions are in "Tier 3," which has strict mitigation requirements for many businesses and activities.
• A statewide mask mandate requires everyone over the age of 2 who can medically tolerate it to habiliment a face covering when in a public space and unable to maintain half-dozen anxiety of altitude from others.
• The country'southward COVID-19 dashboard, showing cases, deaths, tests and recovery rate, is hither. Regional metrics are hither.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• Travelers are requested to stay home if possible and to monitor their health for xiv days, country officials say. An emergency travel order is in consequence in Chicago.
• In Tier three, in-home gatherings are express to household members. Funerals are limited to 1o family members. Coming together rooms, banquet centers and private clubs may not host gatherings.
• In regular Phase 4, gatherings are limited to a maximum of 50 people.

What's open, and what's restricted or closed?

• In more restrictive Tier iii, bars and restaurants are closed to indoor service and must close between the hours of xi p.thou. and half-dozen a.k. Indoor recreation and entertainment centers including theaters, museums and casinos must close, and occupancy is express for outdoor activities.
• Too in Tier iii, health and fitness centers are restricted to 25% capacity, indoor grouping classes are prohibited and reservations are required. All indoor group sporting and recreational activities are paused. Occupancy limits are lowered and additional mitigation efforts are required at retail stores and personal care service businesses.
• In regular Phase 4, all businesses are open with capacity limits and other safety measures.

What's the condition of K-12 schools?

• State dashboards rails schools with potential COVID-19 exposures as well equally cases and outbreaks associated with schools.
• Decisions well-nigh school operations are made at the local level. State lath of didactics updates and resource are hither.

What should I know about testing?

• State-run customs testing sites, and mobile testing sites, are open to anyone regardless of symptoms, according to health officials.

Where tin can I acquire nigh resources and relief?

• A diversity of resources for individuals and businesses are on this page.

Indiana

What'southward the big moving-picture show?

• Indiana has shifted from a phased reopening to a county-by-county approach, with officials announcing in November that certain requirements apply statewide and tighter restrictions are targeted to counties with college levels of COVID-19.
• A statewide order requires everyone over the age of 2 to wear face coverings when they are in indoor and outdoor public spaces where social distancing is non possible, likewise every bit on public transportation and in for-rent vehicles. It extends through Dec. 12.
• The state's COVID-19 dashboard showing tests, cases and deaths is here.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• Gathering size limits vary past county between Nov. 15 and Dec. 12. Indoor and outdoor social gatherings are limited to a maximum of 250 people in blueish counties, 100 people in yellow counties, 50 people in orange counties and 25 people in red counties. Special, seasonal or commercial events beyond those limits must submit a plan for local health section blessing at least seven days in advance.

What'southward open up, and what's restricted or closed?

• In mid-Nov, land officials established a color-coded county map to enact tighter restrictions in higher-take chances counties. The map is updated Wednesdays at noon.
• Businesses statewide are open subject to social distancing, sanitation and other condom requirements. Those measures are stricter in orangish and red counties. An overview of color-coded restrictions is here.
• In orangish counties, attendance at wintertime indoor Grand-12 extracurricular and co-curricular activities is limited to 25% chapters. In cherry counties, attendance at such activities is express to participants, support personnel and parents/guardians. Too in carmine counties, vulnerable populations should remain isolated, curbside pickup is preferred, local officials may consider limiting the operating hours of confined, restaurants and nightclubs, senior center activities are suspended and hospitals and long-term care facilities may impose visitation limits.

What's the status of K-12 schools?

• A state dashboard tracking COVID-19 cases among students, teachers and school staff is here.
• Decisions about school operations are made at the local level. State education department resource are hither.

What should I know about testing?

• Healthcare providers may order a exam for any patient who needs one based on their clinical evaluation, according to state officials. Testing at designated Optum/LHI sites is open up to anyone who lives or works in Indiana. More information about testing and testing sites is here.

Where can I learn about resource and relief?

• Data about resources and assistance for individuals, families, businesses and communities is available hither.

Iowa

What's the large picture?

• Iowa strengthened its mask mandate and imposed tighter restrictions on social gatherings and sure businesses in November in an try to curb the spread of COVID-19.
• A mandate effective Nov. 17 requires people wear masks when they are in an indoor public infinite and unable to social distance for xv minutes or more, likewise equally in state facilities and in sure gatherings and establishments.
• The state's COVID-nineteen dashboards, showing tests, cases, deaths and other trends, are hither.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• Indoor social, community, business and leisure gatherings are limited to a maximum of 15 people. Outdoor gatherings, including weddings and funerals, are capped at xxx people.

What's open up, and what's restricted or closed?

• Businesses can operate in line with state and federal guidance.
• A annunciation constructive Nov. 17 through Dec. ten suspends almost organized youth and adult sports, including grouping fitness classes at gyms. Spectators at high school sports and activities are limited to two per educatee and must vesture masks.
• It besides requires restaurants, bars, bowling alleys, arcades, pool halls, bingo halls and indoor playgrounds to close at 10 p.chiliad. They cannot host private gatherings of more than than 15 people. Masks are required by staff and customers of these establishments as well equally in casinos.
• Hospitals must reduce inpatient elective procedures by l%.

What's the status of M-12 schools?

• School districts tin apply to temporarily motion to majority-remote learning, with requests posted here.
• Guidance and information from the state's pedagogy department can be institute here.

What should I know most testing?

• The state prioritizes testing for individuals who have symptoms, have interacted with a confirmed case or take recently visited places where COVID-19 is more widespread, co-ordinate to health officials. More information about testing appointments and locations is here.

Where tin can I larn about resource and relief?

• Information about nutrient resources, health resources and diverse Department of Human Services resources is available online.

Kansas

What'due south the big picture?

• Kansas began following a phased reopening programme in May, which became voluntary by the end of that month. General safety guidelines apply statewide, and decisions most restrictions and reopenings are made at the county level.
• An order issued in July and reissued in tardily Nov requires individuals over the age of five to wear masks in indoor public settings and outdoors when social distancing is not feasible. It also mandates that businesses crave employees and patrons to wear confront coverings in certain settings. Counties can opt out or issue their own mask orders, which are tracked here.
• The land's COVID-19 dashboard, which tracks cases, hospitalizations, deaths and other metrics, is here.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• Visitors and residents should quarantine for 14 days upon inflow if they accept been on a prowl send or river prowl, or attended out-of-state gatherings of 500 people or more where individuals were non both wearing masks and practicing social distancing. Information about travel restrictions is updated every two weeks.
• Gathering size limits vary past county.

What's open, and what'southward restricted or closed?

• Businesses are operating field of study to general and industry-specific guidelines.
• Restrictions on businesses vary past county.

What'southward the status of Grand-12 schools?

• Schoolhouse operations vary co-ordinate to public health metrics, available here. Reopening updates and family resources can be constitute here.

What should I know almost testing?

• Individuals with at least 2 COVID-19 symptoms tin get tested through country labs, co-ordinate to country wellness recommendations. Details most testing are here, and a testing site locator is hither.

Where can I learn almost resources and relief?

• Resources for individuals, families and businesses are here. Apply for aid and benefits here.

Michigan

What'southward the big pic?

• All regions are in Phase 4 of Michigan's reopening plan, with additional statewide restrictions on gatherings, businesses and schools imposed in mid-November.
• Masks are required in indoor public spaces and crowded outdoor public spaces.
• The land'due south COVID-19 dashboards, showing cases, deaths and other trends, are here.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• An order constructive Nov. 18 through Dec. 8 prohibits indoor gatherings at non-residential venues. Indoor gatherings at residential venues are limited to a maximum of 10 people from no more than two households. Outdoor gatherings at residential venues are capped at 25 people from no more than three households. Outdoor gatherings at nearly non-residential venues are limited to a maximum of 25 people and other occupancy limits depending on whether there is fixed seating.
• Gatherings are prohibited at entertainment venues and recreational facilities, and are subject to additional capacity restrictions at establishments including retail stores and exercise facilities. About gatherings at schools and organized sporting events are prohibited. Anyone participating in a gathering is required to wear a face mask.

What'south open, and what'south restricted or closed?

• Certain businesses are open and operating in line with sector-specific guidelines.
• A November order placed additional restrictions on gatherings, businesses, schools and workplaces. Restaurants and bars are closed to indoor dining. Organized sports, except for professional sports, are paused, and group fitness classes are prohibited. Entertainment and recreational venues like pic theaters, bowling alleys, stadiums and casinos are closed. Colleges and universities must shut to in-person learning, and workplaces must close where work can exist washed from home.

What's the status of Thou-12 schools?

• Data tracking new and ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks associated with schools is updated weekly here.
• As of Nov. 18, high schools are closed to in-person education. Operations of preschools through 8th form classrooms vary by district. Country didactics department guidance and updates can be found here.

What should I know almost testing?

• Individuals tin can get tested if they take symptoms, are a close contact of someone who is sick or has symptoms or work outside the dwelling, according to state officials. More information about testing eligibility criteria is hither. Search for testing sites here.

Where tin can I larn well-nigh resource and relief?

• State guidance and information nearly various resources is available here.

Minnesota

What's the large picture?

• Minnesota, which follows a statewide "Stay Condom" plan, instituted a temporary pause of virtually social activities, sports and indoor businesses operations in mid-November as cases surged and hospitals approached capacity.
• A mask mandate issued in July requires everyone over the age of five to wear face coverings in all indoor businesses and public indoor spaces unless lonely. Workers must wear face coverings outdoors in situations where social distancing is not viable.
• Updates about the state's COVID-nineteen cases, hospitalizations, deaths, tests and other trends are available here.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• Health officials ask visitors and residents arriving from out of state to quarantine for xiv days.
• Any gatherings with non-household members are prohibited betwixt Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. Outdoor gatherings are restricted to immediate household members but.

What's open, and what's restricted or closed?

• Certain businesses are open and operating subject to sector-specific guidelines.
• The state instituted a four-week pause on almost social activities, indoor businesses and sports from November. 20 through Dec. 18. Restaurants and confined are closed except for takeout and delivery. Gyms, fitness studios and indoor and outdoor events and entertainment are all closed to the public. Youth and adult organized sports are paused.
• Religious ceremonies such every bit weddings and funerals are allowed, but receptions and gatherings related to these events must exist postponed. Reception spaces are airtight. Officials strongly recommend virtual religious services only.
• Disquisitional and non-critical but customer-facing businesses should telework if they can. Retail stores are open. Personal intendance service businesses are open up with capacity limits and by appointment but.

What's the status of K-12 schools?

• Nether the land's Safe Learning Plan, districts shift betwixt remote, in-person and hybrid learning depending on local weather condition. More information about schools and childcare is here.

What should I know about testing?

• Testing is available to anyone who is experiencing symptoms, is working at places that remain open or was in close contact with someone who tested positive, according to wellness officials. Minnesotans can besides gild at-abode testing kits regardless of symptoms. Find testing locations here.

Where can I larn virtually resources and relief?

• Data about state resources for individuals is here. Resources for businesses and organizations are hither.

Missouri

What's the big picture?

• Missouri said it fully reopened by inbound Stage 2 of its economic recovery plan in mid-June. Businesses and individuals should still follow safety recommendations. Local health authorities tin can issue their own orders.
• Missouri's governor issued a public health warning in mid-November outlining expectations for personal behavior including gatherings, traveling and social distancing, equally cases surge nationally and health intendance system capacity shrinks.
• At that place is no statewide mask mandate, though country health officials recommend people wear face coverings in public settings where social distancing is difficult to maintain.
• The state's COVID-19 dashboard, which shows cases, deaths, hospitalizations and other public health data, is hither.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• A November public wellness warning encourages people to limit interactions with others to less than 15 minutes and limit regular group interactions to minor groups of no more than 10 family members, friends or coworkers.
• The guidance advises different gathering size limits tailored to the level of risk in each county, with social groups capped at 10 people in extreme risk counties, 25 people in critical chance counties and limited to maintaining 6 feet of social distance in serious chance counties.
• It also asks individuals to minimize out-of-state travel and accept precautions upon render. It also encourages people to isolate as much as possible ahead of any travel for holiday gatherings.

What'south open, and what'southward restricted or closed?

• The state allows business to operate in line with recommended rubber and sanitation measures. Additional restrictions and chapters limits on businesses vary past county.
• Public health guidance issued in November recommends businesses in critical and extreme risk counties "consider occupancy limits reflective of social distancing."

What'due south the status of Thou-12 schools?

• A dashboard showing COVID-19 cases in school districts is hither.
• School operations vary locally and are tracked here, along with other guidelines and resources for school communities.

What should I know about testing?

• Test eligibility varies past testing site, with some requiring a physician'due south order. Find information about testing locations here and community testing events hither.

Where can I acquire about resources and relief?

• A resource directory can be found here. Additional mental wellness resource are here.

Nebraska

What's the big movie?

• Nebraska's Directed Health Measures have varied across counties and over time. Officials enacted more restrictive public health measures statewide in November and extended them through the month of Dec in an effort to protect hospital capacity. Nebraska's governor likewise announced in November that public health restrictions volition be tied to hospitalization rate and that the state was in the "orange" or second well-nigh restrictive phase.
• There is no statewide mask mandate, though several cities accept issued their own. State health officials recommend wearing confront masks when around other people and before inbound the office of a healthcare provider. The latest wellness order requires masks for staff and patrons at indoor businesses where they are within 6 feet of each other for 15 consecutive minutes or more than.
• The country'southward COVID-19 dashboard, showing cases, tests and hospitalizations, is here.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• State wellness officials recommend travelers practice strict social distancing and cocky-monitor for symptoms.
• Indoor gatherings are capped at 25% of rated occupancy and no more 10,000 people. Outdoor gatherings are permitted at 100% occupancy. Groups should be no larger than eight people, and six feet of separation between groups is required.

What's open, and what's restricted or closed?

• Nether public health measures constructive the calendar month of December, vi anxiety of separation between parties is required at gyms, restaurants, bars, clubs, weddings, funerals, churches and indoor gatherings.
• Fan attendance at indoor youth extracurricular activities is express to household members only.
• Bars and restaurants tin operate at total chapters, but parties are limited to eight people and tables must be spaced at least half-dozen feet autonomously, with customers required to stay seated except for in a few circumstances. Patrons and staff at personal care services businesses must wearable masks at all times except for when receiving services performed on faces.
• Guidance effective Nov. sixteen postpones sure not-urgent hospital procedures.

What'due south the condition of K-12 schools?

• School plans vary by district. State education section resource and updates for schools are here.

What should I know nearly testing?

• The land prioritizes testing for individuals who have symptoms, take interacted with someone who has tested positive or take recently visited places where COVID-xix is more widespread. Individuals must take an online assessment before getting tested. Discover that and testing site locations here.

Where can I learn about resource and relief?

• Resources for health intendance providers are here. Information virtually other health and man services is here.

North Dakota

What's the big motion picture?

• N Dakota immune businesses to resume or continue operations in line with "Smart Restart" protocols start in May. Its governor announced new requirements for businesses, gatherings and masks in mid-November, aimed at slowing the spread of the virus.
• A statewide club requires anybody over the age of four to wear confront coverings in indoor businesses and public settings, every bit well as in outdoor settings when it is not possible to practise social distancing, with few exceptions. It is in effect from Nov. fourteen through Dec. xiii. Businesses and local governments can institute stronger policies.
• The state'south COVID-19 dashboard, showing state- and canton-level cases and trends, is hither.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• Anyone who is traveling out of state and needs to go tested for COVID-nineteen must not practise so at a community testing event, co-ordinate to wellness officials. They advise people not to travel if they are sick or have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
• Guidance for large event capacity limits, issued November. 13, encourages local leaders to require an approval and permit process for events or gatherings larger than fifty people.
• Officials take urged individuals to limit gatherings to their immediate household as much as possible for a calendar month starting in mid-November.

What'due south open, and what'due south restricted or closed?

• Most businesses are open in line with general and industry-specific guidelines.
• Boosted mitigation measures took event Nov. 16. Confined, restaurants and food service establishments are limited to 50% of their licensed seating capacity and no more than 150 patrons. They must close to in-person service between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.one thousand.
• Feast, ballroom and outcome venues are limited to 25% of their maximum capacity, with physical distancing and masks required. They cannot exceed the capacity limits for large gatherings detailed hither.
• Winter sports competitions are paused until Dec. fourteen.

What's the condition of Chiliad-12 schools?

• School operational status varies locally under the K-12 Smart Restart Plan. Land updates and guidance on COVID-xix in schools is hither.

What should I know about testing?

• State health officials recommend testing for individuals who have symptoms or have been in shut contact with a confirmed example, besides as for college students. Testing events and locations can exist establish here, and more information almost exam results is hither.
• Testing guidance for migrant workers is here, and for out-of-state travelers hither.

Where can I learn about resources and relief?

• The state'due south COVID-19 resources are collected here.

Ohio

What'due south the large picture?

• Ohio embarked on its phased reopening plan beginning in May, allowing certain sectors and activities to resume operations gradually. Officials instituted additional restrictions, including a nightly curfew and stronger mask and gathering requirements, in November.
• A statewide order issued in July requires individuals to habiliment face up coverings in indoor public spaces and outdoor settings where social distancing is not possible, also on public transportation and in for-hire vehicles. Health officials issued an order in November to enforce mask-wearing in retail locations.
• The country'south COVID-nineteen dashboard, which tracks cases, hospitalizations, deaths and other metrics, is hither.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• People entering Ohio subsequently travel from states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or college are advised to cocky-quarantine for fourteen days. Those states are tracked here.
• Mass gatherings are limited to a maximum of ten people. A revised health order effective November. 17 places limits on wedding receptions, funeral observances and other events at feast facilities. They include requiring guests to be seated at all times, limiting tables to no more than x people from the same household and prohibiting dancing likewise equally socializing in open congregate areas.

What's open, and what's restricted or closed?

• Businesses tin can operate discipline to full general and sector-specific requirements.
• A Nov. 19 order constructive for three weeks requires individuals to stay home betwixt the hours of x p.yard. and 5 a.m. except for sure essential activities.

What's the status of K-12 schools?

• A dashboard tracking COVID-xix cases reported past schools is here.
• Instructional models vary by commune and are tracked here. More information for schools and districts is available here.

What should I know near testing?

• Testing is available at community wellness centers, private companies, retail sites and pop-upwards locations. Most require people to undergo a screening process before getting tested. More information nigh testing locations and requirements is hither.
• Tests are available to individuals regardless of symptoms and at no out-of-pocket cost at certain pop-up sites through the state's walk-up/drive-upwardly testing initiative.

Where can I learn about resource and relief?

• Resources for families and parents are here. Economic resources are collected hither. Resource for farm workers and operators are here. Mental health resources are here.

South Dakota

What's the big flick?

• South Dakota's "Dorsum to Normal" programme, released in April, offers personal hygiene and sanitation guidelines for individuals, businesses and schools. The state did not impose a stay-at-habitation order in the jump.
• There is no statewide mask mandate, but health officials encourage individuals to consider CDC guidance on the bailiwick.
• The country's COVID-19 dashboard, which shows cases, hospitalizations and other trends, is hither.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• There are no statewide travel or gathering restrictions in place, though state officials encourage vulnerable individuals to consider staying home.
• Ahead of Thanksgiving, Gov. Kristi Noem urged personal responsibleness and said "smaller gatherings may be smarter this year."

What'south open, and what'southward restricted or closed?

• In that location are no statewide business organisation restrictions. Businesses and individuals are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines, and state health officials have released guidance about the risks of sure social activities.

What'southward the condition of Yard-12 schools?

• The state's education department encourages school leaders to work with local government and health officials to make decisions based on current conditions. More data and guidance well-nigh school operations is available hither.

What should I know about testing?

• Mass testing events are costless and open to the public, according to country officials. Individuals must pre-register to secure a testing time. Details are here.

Where tin can I larn about resources and relief?

• A state government resource directory is here. Mental health resource are here. Economic assistance is hither. Reemployment help for businesses and individuals is here. Resources in multiple languages are here.

Wisconsin

What'south the big picture?

• The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state'southward Safer-at-home order in May, preventing it from enacting its phased reopening plan, though local governments can consequence restrictions such every bit on businesses and gatherings. An executive social club issued Nov. 10 advises Wisconsinites to stay domicile as much every bit possible and recommends individuals and businesses take boosted precautions to protect public wellness.
• A statewide mask mandate took effect on Aug. one. Another order issued Nov. 20 requires individuals ages five and older to vesture face up coverings when they are indoors or in an enclosed space with anyone outside their household or living unit of measurement.
• The state's COVID-19 dashboards, which track cases, deaths and other public health metrics, are here.

What are the rules for traveling and gathering?

• State officials recommend people abolish or postpone all travel, including within the state.
• A Nov order advises individuals to avoid gatherings of whatever size with people outside of their living unit to the extent possible and maintain a six-pes distance from non-household members. Additional restrictions on gatherings vary locally.

What'due south open, and what'due south restricted or closed?

• Businesses can operate in line with general and sector-specific guidance.
• The November. 10 order strongly encourages businesses to limit the number of staff and customers in offices, facilities and stores, and have specific safety precautions where remote work is non possible.
• Additional restrictions on businesses vary locally.

What's the status of K-12 schools?

• Schoolhouse operations vary locally. Data and recommendations about schools and childcare during the pandemic is available hither.

What should I know about testing?

• Anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms or was in close contact with an infected person should get tested, co-ordinate to state wellness officials. More information virtually testing is hither, and a community test site locator is here.

Where can I learn near resources and relief?

• Information about state resources and assistance can be found here.

The first version of this folio was originally published on March 12. This is a developing story. We will continue to update as new information becomes available.

This is part of a series about coronavirus-related restrictions beyond the United states of america .

Northeast: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

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