Wondering what the latest orders are where you live? We’ve got your covered.

Here is a quick summary of the current social distancing regulations for each of the 50 states. (Source: AARP)

Last updated: July 10, 2020

Alabama

• Various establishments, from gyms, salons, to bars and beaches are reopening follow social distancing and sanitizing protocol.
• Stores and venus are still operating at limited capacity.
• Nonwork gatherings are allowed, but individuals from different households must maintain a 6-foot distance from one another.

Alaska

• Travel mandate requires out-of-state visitors must either have proof of negative COVID-19 test, agree to take a test, or self-quarantine for 14 days.
• Businesses such as restaurants, museums, and hair salons are allowed to reopen at 100 percent capacity.
• Gatherings of any size are allowed but it is encouraged guests that maintain the typical 6-feet distance from one another.

Arizona

• Restaurants must limit capacity to 50%
• Reopening of bars, gyms and movie theaters on hold until July 27

Arkansas

• The state announced it had begun phase 2 of reopening on June 15.
• Restaurants are now allowing customers to dine inside establishments.
• Gyms, spas, and salons are opening and following safety precautions.
• State parks are reopening, visitors can rent cabins and book stays.
• Venues are allowed open and have events filled up to 66% capacity after submitting and having approved a safety plan.
• Small gatherings of less than 100 guests require no safety plan.

California

• Bars and indoor businesses such as restaurants, museums, and more have been required to close across 19 counties.
• Outdoor businesses are still allowed to operate, as are essential services like gas stations, grocery stores, and pharmacies.
• Evictions have been halted through July 28.
• Visitors of public spaces must wear face coverings, except for children under 2 or those with a medical disability.

Colorado

• Gov. Jared Polis issued an order requiring employees to wear a face covering if they work in mass transportation or a critical business and have close contact with others. Previously, he signed an order permitting workplaces to deny service or admission to customers who aren’t wearing a face mask.The state is under a modified safer-at-home order, in which residents 65 and older and other vulnerable individuals are urged, but not required, to stay at home. Indoor gatherings are allowed but must be limited to 100 people, among other restrictions. Outdoor events must have no more than 175 people. Restaurants can resume dine-in services at 50 percent capacity or 50 people (whichever is fewer), and bars, at 25 percent capacity or 50 people (whichever is fewer). Retail stores can allow customers inside, with limits in place. Hair salons and other personal-care businesses can resume services, also with limits on the number of clients. Cannabis and liquor stores remain open.

Connecticut

• Travelers coming from states with high infection rates must self-quarantine for 14 days.
• The state began phase 2 of reopening on June 17.
• Restaurants are allowed to offer dine-in services at 50% capacity.
• Gyms are opening with restrictions.
• Hair salons and casinos may reopen with precautions in place.
• Indoor gatherings must stay under 25 visitors and outdoor ones under 100.
• It is recommended people wear face masks and maintain 6- feet of distance from those around them when out in public.

Delaware

• Phase 3 of reopening the economy has been delayed indefinitely.
• Stores, restaurants, and other businesses can operate at 60% capacity.
• Gyms must stay under 30% capacity.
• Indoor gatherings of more than 250 guests require approval.
• Delaware beaches reopened on May 22.
• Residents over the age. of12 must wear face coverings when out in public.

District of Columbia

• Currently at phase 2 of reopening since June 22.
• Face masks are still required when out in public.
• Gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited.
• Indoor dining is allowed with the right precautions, such as spaced-out tables and limit party size.
• Shops must limit occupancy to 50%.
• Bars and nonessential businesses must stay closed.
• Hair salons are reopening and are required to follow safety precautions.

Florida

• Bars that sell alcohol have been closed.
• Phase 2 of reopening began on June 5.
• Restaurants are reopening at 50% capacity.
• Gatherings must stay under 50% capacity.
• Those traveling to Florida from Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, or Louisiana must self-quarantine for 14 days.
• Workers at essential businesses like pharmacies and grocery stores must wear face masks.
• Miami restaurants are no longer allowed to have indoor dining.
• Party venues and short-term rentals are also closed in Miami.

Georgia

• At-risk individuals and those living at care facilities must stay at home until July 15.
• Wearing face masks is encouraged.
• Gathering are allowed under 50 people as long as people stay 6 feet away from each other.
• Restaurants are operating at full capacity but must follow sanitation and social distancing rules.
• Gyms, salons, and theaters are operating at limited capacity.

Hawaii

• Visitors must show proof of negative COVID-19 test results or self-quarantine for 14 days.
• Travel between islands is permitted.
• Many businesses are resuming operations with restrictions.
• Indoor gatherings are allowed for up to 50 people and outdoor ones under 100, both following social distancing rules.
• Face masks required inside of essential businesses.
• Those age 5 and up must wear face masks while in public.

Idaho

• Idaho is entire stage 4 of its reopening.
• Businesses are operating at full capacity, as are gatherings of any size, so long as they follow proper hygiene and social distancing rules.

Illinois

• Gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted as are those with up to 50% of capacity.
• Indoor venues, gyms, and hair salons are reopening with some precautions.
• Restaurants are reopening at 25% capacity and with spaced-out tables.
• Anyone over the age of 2 must wear a face mask while out in public and stay 6 feet away from others.

Indiana

• Public events like fairs and festivals are allowed with limitations.
• Bars, theaters, and venues must operate under 50% capacity.
• Restaurants may operate at 75% capacity.
• Stores, salons, gyms, and more businesses may operate at full capacity with approved sanitation and social distancing plans.
• Gatherings of up to 250 people are allowed both indoors and outdoors with precaution.
• People 65 or older are required to be careful when out in public.
• Face masks required at public places.

Iowa

• Businesses like casinos and amusement parks are reopening on a limited basis.
• Movie theaters, hair salons, gyms, museums, stores, and other nonessential businesses are reopening and required to follow safety precautions.
• Restaurants and farmers’ markets are reopening at limited capacity.
• Social gatherings of more than 10 people are allowed if social distancing rules are followed.

Kansas

• Anyone age 5 and up must wear a mask while in public.
• Businesses are slowly reopening.
• Kansans coming from states with high infection rates, foreign countries, or cruise ships, must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Kentucky

• Anyone age 5 and up must wear a mask while in public.
• Bars are reopening.
• Gathering of 50 people and under are allowed.
• Businesses like gyms and stores are operating with restrictions.
• Restaurants are allowed to offer dine-in services at limited capacity.

Louisiana

• Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan began on July 24.
• Hair salons, gyms, churches, restaurants, bars, and more businesses are allowed to operate at 50% capacity.  Amusement parks and entertainment venues must remain closed.

Maine

• Visitors from out-of-state must show proof of negative COVID-19 test results or self-quarantine for 14 days, except for those coming from states like Vermont and New Hampshire.
• Gatherings of up to 50 people are allowed.
• Salons, restaurants gyms are reopening across counties with limits.
• Face coverings are mandatory in public spaces.
• People over 60 are encouraged to limit interactions with others when leaving their homes.
• Campgrounds are reopening with safety precautions.

Maryland

• Restaurants can offer in-dining services at 50 percent capacity, among other restrictions.
• Outdoor amusement businesses can also reopen with restrictions.
• Religious facilities can reopen but must limit occupancy to 50 percent. Indoor gyms and other fitness studios can reopen June 19, along with malls and arcades.
• Senior centers and theaters are among businesses that remain closed. Hogan has ordered people to wear face coverings in retail businesses and food establishments, and on public transportation.

Massachusetts

• Those ages 2 and up must wear face coverings while out in public.
• Movie theaters, museums, and fitness centers are reopening with restrictions.
• Indoor gatherings are allowed at eight people per 1,000 square feet or 25 people maximum.
• Outdoor gatherings in an enclosed space are limited to 25 percent of space’s occupancy or 100 people maximum.
• Restaurants are allowing for dine-in services with spaced-out tables and proper sanitation practices.
• Retail stores and salons are reopening but must follow precautions.

Michigan

• Bars and restaurants that make most of their revenue from alcohol sales are required to halt indoor service due to a recent surge in cases.
• Salons, theaters, and gyms are among the businesses allowed to reopen with restrictions.
• In some regions, outdoor gatherings of up to 250 are permitted, as are indoor gatherings of up to 50.
• Other regions are allowing for outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people and indoor one of up to 10.
• Stores and restaurants are reopening statewide with restrictions.
• Individuals must wear face coverings while out in public.

Minnesota

• Gyms, theaters, and other businesses are reopening with limited occupancy.
• Restaurants may resume indoor dining, as long as parties make reservations and other restrictions are applied. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people, but outdoor gatherings to 25 people.
• Hair and nail salons may reopen with safety and sanitation practices in place.
• Weddings, funerals, and worship services may resume with proper social distancing measures.
• Retail stores may operate at limited capacity.

Mississippi

• Some counties are requiring people to wear face coverings in public.
• Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people and outdoor ones to 20 people in some counties.
• Other counties with more cases are limiting gatherings to 50-100 people if outdoors and 20-50 people if indoors, depending on space allowed for 6-foot social distancing.
• All businesses can reopen as long as safety restrictions are in place.
• Elders and at-risk individuals are encouraged to continue to stay at home.

Missouri

• State fully reopened on June 16.
• People are encouraged to stay safe and practice social distancing.

Montana

• The state is slowly reopening its economy.
• All businesses may operate if they follow social distancing rules.
• Gyms, theaters, and restaurants can increase capacity to 75%.
• People are encouraged to maintain a 6-foot distance from others when in public and avoid large gatherings of 50 people or more.
• Elders and at-risk individuals populations are encouraged to stay at home.

Nebraska

• Restaurants and bars can operate at full capacity, with parties capped at 8 people.
• Gyms, salons, and similar businesses may operate at 75% capacity.
• Indoor gatherings of up to 50% occupancy are allowed but must not exceed 10,000 people.
• Outdoor gatherings of up to 75% occupancy are allowed, also at up to 10,000 people.
• Some regions are allowing theaters and bars to reopen at 50 percent capacity, with social distancing restrictions in place.
• Restaurants may offer dine-in services with limited customers and parties.
• Hair salons and other personal-care businesses must limit customers to 10 at a time.
• Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 or who is experiencing symptoms must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Nevada

• Residents are encouraged to stay at home.
• Those aged 2 and up are directed to wear face coverings in public.
• Large gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited.
• Remote work is encouraged.
• Restaurants may resume dine-in services and should follow proper sanitation and social distancing.
• Bars are reopening with restrictions.
• Retail stores are operating at limited capacity.
• Most other businesses can also reopen, with restrictions, except for nightclubs and other adult-entertainment facilities, which remain closed.

New Hampshire

• Restaurants are resuming both indoor and outdoor dining services with spaced-out tables.
• Gyms are reopening at 50 percent capacity.
• Retail stores, salons, and similar businesses are reopening with restrictions.
• Beaches are reopening and sunbathing and picnicking are allowed.
• Hotels are reopening but out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine.

New Jersey

• People must wear face coverings while out in public.
• Indoor dining has been limited.
• Indoor gatherings of up to 100 people or 25% of a room’s capacity are allowed.
• Outdoor gatherings of up to 500 people are allowed if parties are 6 feet apart.
• Retail stores are operating at limited capacity.
• Restaurants are allowed to offer outdoor services.
• Hair salons and barbershops are fully operating.
• Entertainment venues remain closed.
• Travelers coming from states with high inflection rates of COVID-19 must self-quarantine for 14 days.
• Outdoor ceremonies and graduations are allowed with proper safety measures.

New Mexico

• Restaurants may resume dine-in services at 50% capacity.
• Breweries can resume outdoor service, also at half capacity.
• Gyms and other close-contact businesses, like salons, are reopening with restrictions.
• Retail stores are reopening at limited capacity, as are state parks.
• People are required to wear face masks in public.
• Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days.

New York

• Those aged 2 and up must wear face coverings while out in public.
• Travelers coming from states with high infection rates must self-quarantine for 14 days.
• Parks, outdoor museums, and other low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment venues in certain regions may reopen at 33% capacity.
• Indoor venues may open at 25% capacity.
• Gatherings of up to 50 people are allowed.
• Restaurants in certain regions may resume dine-in services at 50% capacity and allow gathering of up to 25 people.
• Salons and other close-contact businesses are reopening with restrictions.
• Indoor dining is prohibited in New York City.
• Businesses may deny entry to anyone not wearing a mask.
• Those who don’t follow social distancing guidelines could be fined anywhere from $500 to $1,000.

North Carolina

• Those aged 11 and up must wear face coverings in public places.
• People are encouraged to stay home and work remotely.
• Restaurants and retail stores may operate at limited capacity.
• High-traffic areas like checkout lines must mark off 6-foot increments of spacing.
• Personal-care businesses like salons may reopen with restrictions.
• Small gatherings of 20 people or fewer and outdoor ones of 10 people are fewer are allowed with the proper social distancing measures.
• Gyms and rec centers remain closed.

North Dakota

• Restaurants and other food establishments must operate at 75% capacity.
• Personal-care businesses may operate with sanitation measures in place.
• Fitness centers are encouraged to follow social distancing practices.

Ohio

• People in seven counties are encouraged to wear face coverings in public, except for children under 10 or those with medical conditions.
• Gyms and other fitness centers are reopening and must follow safety standards.
• Restaurants can offer dine-in services, with restrictions.
• Retail stores may reopen with proper sanitation and social distancing practices implemented.
• Close-contact businesses are reopening and must follow strict sanitation rules.
• Social distancing is encouraged.
• Gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited.

Oklahoma

• Summer camps are reopening.
• Workplaces are no longer restricting their number of staff members.
• Hair salons and other businesses can take walk-ins.
• Businesses are encouraged to follow sanitation and social distancing practices.
• Travelers from  California, Connecticut, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, and Washington must self-quarantine for 14 days.
• Some cities are requiring people to wear face coverings when out in public.

Oregon

• People must wear face coverings in indoor public spaces.
• Some counties are reopening with social distancing restrictions.
• Restaurants and bars must close by midnight.
• Outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people are permitted; those held inside are limited to 50 participants.
• Many counties are allowing restaurants and bars to provide dine-in services with spaced-out tables and small party limits, and a 10 pm curfew.
• Non-essential businesses like salons are reopening with restrictions.

Pennsylvania

• Those aged 2 and up must wear face coverings in public.
• Restaurants to offer dine-in services with limits.
• Close-contact businesses may reopen in certain counties and must apply limitations.
• Gatherings, both indoors and outdoors, of more than 250 people are prohibited in certain counties and others won’t allow more than 25 people. (More info here.)

Rhode Island

• Those aged 2 and up are recommended to wear face coverings both outdoors and indoors.
• Restaurants can offer dine-in services at 66% capacity.
• Retail stores can operate with capacity limits, as can close-contact establishments like gyms and hair salons.
• Indoor gatherings are allowed with up to 25 and outdoor ones at 50 required both have licensed caterers.
• Mass outdoor gatherings are limited to 250 people or with 1 person per 100 square feet with 6-foot spacing.
• Those arriving from places with stay-at-home orders in effect must self-quarantine for 14 days.

South Carolina

• Entertainment venues and recreational centers are reopening with restrictions.
• Restaurants may offer indoor service if they space tables 6 to 8 feet apart and follow other social distancing protocol.
• Retail stores and nonessential businesses may reopen with capacity limits.
• Gyms, salons, and other close-contact businesses may also reopen at limited capacity.
• Theaters and nightclubs are to stay closed.

South Dakota

• New “Back to Normal” plan encourages businesses to sanitize high-contact areas and screen their employees for illness.
• Retail businesses may operate while promoting social distancing and limiting indoor capacity.
• Older adults and other vulnerable individuals are encouraged to stay at home.

Tennessee

• Restaurants must space tables 6 feet apart and limit their parties to 10 people.
• Retail stores are suggested to limit customers.
• Close-contact businesses like salons are urged to implement strict social distancing and sanitation practices. Amusement parks and large venues may reopen but should keep parties small and separate from fellow groups.
• Gatherings of up to 50 people are allowed.
• Many areas are requiring people to wear masks while out in public.

Texas

• Those aged 10 and up must wear face coverings while out in public in most counties.
• Outdoor gatherings with more than 10 people are prohibited without govt. approval.
• Restaurants and most other businesses are scaling back dine-in services to 50% capacity. These limits don’t apply to government operations or worship centers.
• Salons and other businesses have no occupancy limits but workstations must be spaced 6 feet apart.
• Many counties are requiring employees to wear face masks.

Utah

• The state is following a color-coded reopening system.
• Businesses in areas at the yellow phase are allowed to reopen with precautions.
• Some counties are requiring face coverings in public places.
• Indoor events of up to 3,000 people and outdoor ones of up to 6,000 are allowed.
• Private gatherings are limited to 50 people or fewer.
• Areas in the green phase of reopening have fewer restrictions but encourage people to be responsible and practice social distancing.
• Those entering Utah must disclose their travel plans.

Vermont

• Restaurants may reopen with limited capacity.
• Hair salons and barbershops may operate at limited capacity and with appointments only.
• Lodging areas are allowed to operate but out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days.
• Indoor and outdoor social gatherings of 25 or fewer people are allowed.

Virginia

• Those aged 10 and up must wear face coverings.
•  Restaurants may offer dine-in services with limitations.
• Indoor and outdoor gyms and pools may operate at 75% capacity.
• Social gatherings of up to 250 people are allowed.
• Entertainment venues can reopen following strict guidelines.

Washington

• Employees are required to wear face coverings.
• individuals 65 or older and other high-risk populations remain under a stay-at-home order except for spaced-out outdoor activities.
• Curbside pickup is allowed for retail businesses.
• Restaurants are only offering delivery or takeout services in some counties.
• Other counties are allowing restaurants to operate at 50% and 75% capacity.
• Limited capacity required for retail stores and hair salons.
• Camping in small groups of 5 or less is allowed.
• Many counties are allowing for indoor and outdoor gatherings of up to 50 people.

West Virginia

• Those aged 9 and up must wear face masks while out in public.
• Restaurants and bars are reopening with restrictions.
• Social gatherings with up to 100 guests are allowed.
• Businesses like hair salons and must are urged to follow safety and sanitation protocols.

Wisconsin

• Safer-at-home orders have ended.
• People are allowed to leave their homes.
• Nonessential businesses are currently reopening.
• Businesses are allowed to impose their own social distancing restrictions.

Wyoming

• Outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people are allowed with proper social distancing and sanitation rules.
• Indoor gatherings must fall under 25 people.
• Some restaurants, hair salons, and gyms are allowing indoor service with proper distancing precautions in place.