See How All 50 States Are Reopening (and Closing Again)

See How All 50 States Are Reopening (and Closing Again) All 50 states have reopened in some way, though some are pausing their plans or backtracking amid a rise in cases. nytimes

Months after the coronavirus thrust the country into lockdown in March, most states are well along the path toward reopening, though requirements to wear masks and observe social distancing remain in place nearly everywhere. As outbreaks ebb in some areas but grow in others, governors are having to re-close some sectors or consider fresh restrictions, leading to a patchwork of policies across the country.

The changes — and backtracking — reflect the immense pressure on the nation’s governors to respond to a crippled economy and an anxious public amid a pandemic that shows no signs of slowing in many states.

The New York Times is tracking restrictions on businesses and the plans to reopen or shut down again. States may shift categories as conditions change, or to account for changes in the national landscape. Even as governors lift orders and allow reopenings, stricter local orders may remain in place.

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