COVID-19 in the West: A state-by-state breakdown of the Governors’ work

Latest on COVID in American Samoa

AMERICAN SAMOA

Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga issued an eleventh amended declaration of continued public health emergency, extending the territory’s current provisions through Jan. 3, 2021. More.

Nov. 20: The Governor created a COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Taskforce to plan the distribution of any coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available. More.

Nov. 1: The Governor issued a tenth amended declaration of continued public health emergency, extending the territory’s current provisions through Nov. 30. More.

Oct 1: The Governor issued a ninth amended declaration of continued public health emergency, extending the territory’s current provisions through Oct. 31. More.

Sept. 1: The Governor issued an eighth amended declaration of continued public health emergency, extending the territory’s current provisions through Sept. 30. More.

Sept. 1: The Governor asked medical officials to come up with recommendations on whether a repatriation flight should be allowed to return as many as 300 citizens stranded from home by the pandemic. More.

Aug. 1: The Governor issued a seventh amended declaration of continued public health emergency, extending the territory’s current provisions through Aug. 31. More.

July 28: The Governor announced that starting in August, special skilled and technical workers, including medical personnel, will be brought into the territory to address workforce shortages. More.

July 20: The Governor ordered flights between Pago Pago and Hawaii be suspended until September. More.

July 1: The Governor issued a continuation of previous declarations, extending the territory’s public health emergency until at least July 30. More.

June 30: The Governor ordered cut hours and pay to be restored for government employees stranded off island because of the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

June 2: The Governor announced an easing of COVID-19 restrictions, allowing for public gatherings and church services. More.

June 1: The Governor issued a continuation of previous declarations, extending the territory’s public health emergency until at least July 1. More.

May 25: The Governor, despite reporting zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the territory, continues to take steps to prepare for a potential outbreak, including the construction of isolation facilities. More.

May 1: The Governor issued a continuation of previous declarations, extending the territory’s public health emergency until at least June 1. More.

April 19: The Governor announced that the federal government has approved the territory’s April 13 major disaster declaration request. More.

March 24: The Governor approved a series of travel restrictions that, among other things, requires all travelers entering the territory submit to screening by the Department of Health, which may result in a 14-day quarantine. More.

Latest on COVID in Arizona

ARIZONA

Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order that ensures every resident of the state is able to receive the forthcoming vaccine without any financial barriers. More.

Nov. 19: The Governor distributed $370 million in CARES Act money to K-12 school districts and charter schools. In total, more than $716 million in federal COVID relief funding now has been directed to the state’s K-12 schools. More.

Nov. 6: The Governor announced $7 million will be allocated to support economic recovery efforts in the state’s small business and hospitality sectors. More.

Oct. 19: The Governor announced the allocation of $715,000 from the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund to 19 state organizations to support individuals and families in need. More.

Sept. 29: The Governor announced that the state will receive 2.19 million Abbott rapid point-of-care tests from the federal government, which can produce results within 15 minutes. More.

Sept. 24: The Governor announced the state is investing $14 million to support efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 at Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University. More.

Sept. 10: The Governor joined health and education leaders, veterans’ advocates, and state lawmakers to raise awareness about suicide, highlight support and resources available, and describe state actions to help those dealing with depression and other mental health issues. More.

Sept. 2: The Governor announced recommendations by his Task Force On Long-Term Care about how and when visitation within long-term care facilities can be safely resumed. More.

Aug. 31: The Governor was joined by leaders of hospitals, pharmacies, doctors, nurses, public health, universities and more to announce a plan to increase the state’s influenza vaccination rates. More.

Aug. 17: The Governor allocated $350,000 from the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund to 27 organizations that provide shelter or support services to victims of domestic violence. More.

Aug. 13: The Governor announced $98 million in new resources to help workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19, including childcare programs and small business relief. More.

Aug. 10: The Governor announced public health recommendations for the safe reopening of paused businesses in the state. More.

July 31: The Governor visited the Valley Child Care & Learning Center, a facility that provides child care for essential workers, to thank staff and leadership for their work to support families serving on the frontlines. More.

July 23: The Governor announced a statewide campaign, developed in partnership with advertising and public relations firms, to promote the use of masks and other important precautions to contain the spread of COVID-19. More.

July 16: The Governor extended a moratorium on residential evictions until Oct. 31, providing continued protections for renters who are facing economic hardship as a result of COVID-19. More.

July 9: The Governor announced additional actions to contain the spread of COVID-19, including an executive order that requires restaurants to operate at less than 50% capacity. More.

July 2: The Governor announced the investment of $9 million in CARES Act funding to support safe and secure voting in the state during the 2020 election season. More.

June 25: The Governor urged residents to help contain the spread of the virus by limiting time away from home, practicing physical distancing, wearing a mask, and following the state Department of Health Services’ guidance. More.

June 17: The Governor announced enhanced actions to contain the spread of COVID-19, including an amplification of contact tracing in partnership with counties and the National Guard. More.

June 11: The Governor held a briefing with Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Director Major General Michael T. McGuire to provide updates on COVID-19 in the state. More.

May 27: The Governor's office provided nearly $600 million in coronavirus relief and recovery dollars for local Arizona governments and nonprofits. More.

May 20: The Governor announced $300,000 in grant funding for organizations providing rental assistance, telehealth, and transportation to health services. More.

May 14: The Governor announced that the Arizona Enrichment Centers Program will expand to offer prioritized childcare for the children of grocery store employees and food bank workers. More.

May 12: The Governor announced that more than $8.2 million has been donated to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund to support recovery efforts for, among others, students and seniors in the state. More.

May 1: The Governor released additional guidelines for retail businesses resuming partial operations, including enhanced sanitation and physical distancing steps customers and business owners should take. More.

April 27: The Governor partnered with private sector health care providers and universities to ramp up access to testing. More.

April 21: The Governor announced that the USDA Food and Nutrition Service authorized the state to provide Arizona P-EBT Pandemic School Meal Replacement Benefits to households with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. More.

April 10: The Governor announced that, per his request, 100 additional ventilators are on their way to the state from the Strategic National Stockpile. More.

April 7: The Govenor announced a $50 million funding package, which includes $2 million to put 400 Arizona Goodwill employees back to work. More.

March 25: The Governor issued an executive order requiring health care insurance companies to expand telemedicine coverage for all services that would be covered for an in-person visit. More.

Latest on COVID in California

CALIFORNIA

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the statewide launch of CA Notify, a new digital tool designed to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19. More.

Nov. 20: The Governor announced the opening of the California Rebuilding Fund to help impacted small businesses rebuild from the economic crisis and keep local economies strong. More.

Oct. 30: The Governor announced the opening of a new laboratory to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity, reduce test turnaround time, and create hundreds of new jobs. More.

Oct. 19: The Governor named a group of physician scientists with expertise in immunization and public health to the state’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup to independently review the safety and efficacy of any vaccine that receives FDA approval for distribution. More.

Oct. 12: The Governor announced details about how the state is ramping up its testing and contact tracing procedures. More.

Sept. 23: The Governor signed an executive order to extend authorization for local governments to halt evictions through March 31, 2021 for commercial renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

Sept. 17: The Governor signed a bill ensuring timely notification of COVID-19 cases at workplaces to employees and local and state public health officials. More.

Sept. 9: The Governor signed three bills into law to support small businesses grappling with the impact of the pandemic and another to jumpstart state construction projects. More.

Sept. 3: The Governor signed an executive order extending consumer protections against price gouging through March 4, 2021. More.

Aug. 31: The Governor signed legislation to protect millions of tenants from eviction and property owners from foreclosure due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. More.

Aug. 14: The Governor signed an executive order directing state agencies to bridge the digital divide, building on efforts to provide computing devices and hotspots to students. More.

Aug. 10: The Governor announced $81.8 million in additional commitments from private and philanthropic partners to provide resources and services for individuals needing to isolate or quarantine. More.

July 29: The Governor announced a series of actions to better serve workers who have experienced job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the formation of an Employment Development Department strike team and a renewed focus on processing unpaid claims. More.

July 29: The Governor allocated $52 million in funding for several Central Valley counties – San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern – to help expand disease investigation, contact tracing, and quarantine efforts. More.

July 17: The Governor announced his plan for learning and safe schools ahead of the 2020–2021 school year, as the California Department of Public Health issued a framework for when and how schools should reopen for in-person instruction. More.

July 14: The Governor on July 13 ordered bars, restaurants, movie theaters, and other indoor establishments to close amid rising case numbers in the state. More.

July 2: The Governor announced the “Wear A Mask” public awareness campaign, which encourages residents to use face coverings – one of the best ways people can protect themselves and others from the virus. More.

June 25: The Governor proclaimed a budget emergency to ensure funding for personal protective equipment, medical supplies, to support a potential hospital surge, and provide services to vulnerable populations. More.

June 22: The Governor signed an executive order allowing retailers to temporarily pause in-store redemption of beverage containers to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. More.

June 15: The Governor signed an executive order addressing a variety of issues in response to the pandemic, such as extending permission for commercially licensed food trucks to operate in roadside rest areas. More.

June 5: The Governor issued an executive order to increase availability of over-the-counter drugs, such as hand sanitizer, and medical devices, such as respirators, ventilators, and masks, which are in demand due to the pandemic. More.

May 23: The Governor detailed the state’s proactive approach to minimizing potential COVID-19 outbreaks at the state’s eight veterans’ homes, which house 2,400 veterans. More.

May 22: The Governor launched California Connected, the state’s comprehensive contact tracing program and public awareness campaign. More.

May 12: The Governor announced that more than 1 million diagnostic tests for the virus have been conducted as a result of the state scaling up COVID-19 testing capacity in recent weeks. More.

May 8: The Governor signed an executive order, requiring that each county send vote-by-mail ballots for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election to all registered voters. More.

April 30: The Governor announced a new portal to help parents, including essential workers and vulnerable families, find reliable and accessible childcare options. More.

April 24: The Governor announced initiatives to support vulnerable older residents, including a first-in-the nation meal delivery program, wellness check-in calls, and expansion of Friendship Line California to help combat social isolation. More.

April 17: The Governor enlisted leaders from across the state’s economic and social sectors to form the Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery, which will chart a path forward in the wake of COVID-19. More.

April 10: The Governor released $100 million to support childcare service providers who are stepping up to serve essential infrastructure workers and vulnerable populations and their children. More.

April 6: The Governor secured up to 4,613 additional beds at alternate care sites and shuttered hospitals, with even more capacity being finalized. More.

March 30: The Governor launched an initiative to temporarily expand the state’s healthcare workforce and allow healthcare facilities to staff at least an additional 50,000 hospital beds to treat COVID-19 patients. More.

Latest on COVID in Colorado

COLORADO

Gov. Jared Polis signed an amendment to the original COVID-19 disaster declaration, transferring $84.3 million from the Controlled Maintenance Trust Fund to the Disaster Emergency Fund and making that amount available to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. More.

Nov. 23: The Governor ordered hospitals and freestanding emergency departments to transfer or cease the admission of patients in order to allow them to respond to the surging number of COVID-19 cases. More.

Nov. 4: The Governor extended executive orders related to providing relief to public utility customers and expanding the health care workforce for hospitals and other inpatient treatment facilities. More.

Oct. 25: The Governor announced that the state’s Department of Public Health and Environment has launched its statewide COVID-19 exposure notification system, in partnership with Google and Apple. More.

Oct. 11: The Governor amended and extended an executive order requiring mask-wearing indoors to help stop the spread of COVID-19. More.

Sept. 26: The Governor visited Delta County Memorial Hospital to thank staff for their work in supporting the community through this pandemic. More.

Sept. 20: The Governor amended and extended the Safer at Home executive order, including the last call order, which limits alcohol sales based on the prevalence of COVID-19 in any given county. More.

Sept. 12: The Governor extended an executive order that requires individuals to wear a face covering due to the presence of COVID-19. More.

Sept. 8: The Governor extended an executive order providing relief to public utility customers to mitigate, respond to, and recover from the current economic disruption due to the presence of COVID-19. More.

Aug. 26: The Governor announced a new temporary task force within the Department of Local Affairs to examine housing instability in the state due to COVID-19. More.

Aug. 24: The Governor extended an executive order temporarily suspending certain statutes preventing the issuance of marriage licenses when county clerk and recorder offices are closed due to COVID-19. More.

Aug. 13: The Governor extended an executive order that suspends statutes to allow the operation of alternate care sites in the state. More.

Aug. 10: The Governor extended an executive order to help prevent evictions of Coloradans economically harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

Aug. 4: The Governor and Treasurer Dave Young sent a letter urging members of the state’s Congressional Delegation to provide additional funding in the next stimulus package for services such as childcare, education, and agriculture. More.

July 27: The Governor signed an executive order directing the Colorado Department of Human Services to access federal funds for childcare services. More.

July 20: The Governor extended an executive order increasing the Medicaid home health workforce and eliminating cost sharing for COVID-19 testing and treatment for Medicaid enrollees. More.

July 12: The Governor extended and amended several executive orders in response to the pandemic, including a measure that ensures hospitals and other inpatient treatment facilities have sufficient healthcare resources and personnel. More.

July 7: The Governor signed an executive order extending the disaster emergency declaration for COVID-19 for an additional 30 days. More.

June 27: The Governor signed a series of executive orders related to the pandemic, including an order that extends the use of telehealth services. More.

June 20: The Governor signed an executive order, extending the state of disaster emergency and providing additional funds for response activities due to the presence of coronavirus. More.

June 15: The Governor announced Protect Our Neighbors, a framework to empower local governments that can demonstrate strong public health and health care systems, paired with low virus levels, to make reopening decisions. More.

June 8: The Governor announced a partnership with Kinsa, a public health company working to help individuals and communities stop the spread of infectious illness and respond to the threat of COVID-19. More.

June 1: The Governor signed an executive order, transitioning the state to the “Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors” phase, which encourages residents to enjoy outdoor spaces at a safe social distance. More.

May 25: The Governor announced updates to the state’s Safer at Home guidance, which allows, among other things, for restaurants to open at 50% capacity or 50 people, whichever is less. More.

May 18: The Governor announced that the state has reached a critical goal, and now has the supplies and capacity to test anyone with COVID-19 symptoms. More.

May 11: The Governor provided an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 and a timeline for the Safer at Home phase, circling May 25 as the next major decision-making milestone. More.

May 4: The Governor issued an executive order to allow food trucks to operate at the state’s rest areas, ensuring that truck drivers have access to affordable meals. More.

April 27: The Governor released a new public health order and shared additional resources regarding the state’s “Safer At Home” phase of reopening More.

April 20: The Governor announced the state's stay-at-home order will expire on April 26, to be replaced by a "Safer at Home" phase, and discussed what next steps will look like as health and safety restrictions change in the coming days and weeks. More.

April 13: The Governor encouraged hotel owners and operators to rise to the challenge in addressing COVID-19 by entering agreements to temporarily house homeless Coloradans, along with some of the state’s most vulnerable. More.

April 6: The Governor signed an executive order limiting evictions, foreclosures, and public utility disconnections, as well as expediting unemployment insurance claims processing. More.

March 29: The Governor announced that the federal government approved the state’s major disaster declaration request, opening the door for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance. More.

GUAM

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero announced that the first allocation of vaccines is anticipated to arrive in mid to late December. More.

Nov. 24: The Governor established the Small Business Rent Assistance Grant Program to provide small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with rental assistance. More.

Nov. 10: The Governor called on the community to help reduce the island’s COVID Area Risk Score, which determines the risk of travelers introducing the virus from their point of origin. More.

Oct. 24: The Governor announced that the territory has been added to Hawaii's Pre-Travel Testing Program, which allows travelers with written confirmation of a negative COVID test to skip Hawaii’s mandatory quarantine period upon entry. More.

Oct. 1: The Governor signed an executive order authorizing the operation of additional businesses and activities at limited capacity, including gyms, fitness centers, and dance studios. More.

Sept. 29: The Governor signed an executive order extending the public health emergency and providing financial assistance to medical and health providers and families of COVID-19 fatalities. More.

Sept. 17: The Governor extended the island’s stay-at-home order another week, adding a modification that allows for non-essential curbside retail operations. More.

Sept. 10: The Governor extended the island’s stay-at-home order until at least Sept. 18. More.

Sept. 4: The Governor signed an executive order extending the territory’s Stay-at-Home Order through Sept. 11. More.

Aug. 27: The Governor signed an executive order, extending the current public health emergency until Sept. 30. More.

Aug. 21: The Governor announced that “all businesses will be closed, with the exception of grocery stores, health care operations, including pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, hardware stores, and those operations critical to health, shelter, and the preservation of life.” More.

Aug. 14: The Governor ordered the territory back into Pandemic Condition of Readiness 1, which, among other things, closes all non-essential businesses and prohibits public gatherings. More.

Aug. 7: The Governor signed an executive order that, among other things, temporarily closes bars and taverns. More.

July 22: The Governor signed an executive order that, among other things, continues suspension of the work search requirement for those receiving federal unemployment benefits. More.

July 20: The Governor announced an easing of restrictions to Pandemic Condition of Readiness 3, which lifts several restrictions and authorizes businesses to reopen. More.

July 13: The Governor appointed Art San Agustin, most recently administrator of the Division of Senior Citizens, to lead the Department of Public Health and Social Services. More.

June 29: The Governor signed an executive order, which extends the territory’s public health emergency to July 30 and allows the Department of Public Health and Social Services to implement quarantine protocols regarding conditions for entry into Guam. More.

June 22: The Governor announced in her latest pandemic briefing that $35 million in federal-funded unemployment benefits have been released. More.

June 10: The Governor provided clarification for the occupancy limit language in her previous executive order, which states that any business, place of worship, or public accommodation that is permitted to resume operations may do so at no more than 50% capacity OR up to 10 people, whichever is greater. More.

June 5: The Governor signed an executive order setting conditions for entry into the territory, permitting limited school operations, and clarifying the occupancy limit for businesses and activities. More.

June 2: The Governor signed an executive order, addressing the critical shortage of personal protective equipment necessary for responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency. More.

May 23: The Governor launched an online portal where the community can get the most current information on the territory’s quarantine policies and procedures for incoming travelers. More.

May 19: The Governor deployed more than 40 Guam National Guard Soldiers and Airmen to oversee operations of the island’s COVID-19 quarantine facilities under Task Force Shield. More.

May 11: The Governor reminded residents to be on the lookout for scam artists trying to use the economic impact payments as cover schemes to steal personal information and/or money. More.

May 5: The Governor signed an executive order creating a new program to provide cash assistance of $300 to $1,200 each to about 18,000 households. More.

April 26: The Governor announced that starting April 27, the territory will no longer be utilizing roadblocks for its COVID-19 mitigation efforts. More.

April 20: The Governor is expanding the territory’s testing efforts in order to help determine whether or not the current restrictions, set to expire May 5, will need to be extended, Pacific Daily News reports. More.

April 10: The Governor announced that the territory’s government will continue to operate in a limited capacity through May 5, 2020. In addition, certain roadways will be reserved for only those individuals participating in essential functions. More.

March 15: The Governor implemented a 14-day suspension of non-essential Government operations. All critical health and public safety operations will continue uninterrupted. More.

Latest on COVID in Guam

Latest on COVID in Hawaii

HAWAII

Gov. David Ige announced that the required quarantine for people who have been exposed to COVID-19 will be reduced from 14 days to 10 days, in order to improve compliance without significantly increasing the risk of transmission in the community. More.

Nov. 23: The Governor signed a proclamation requiring all transpacific travelers to have a negative test result from a trusted travel partner before their departure for the state, in order to bypass the 14-day quarantine. More.

Nov. 6: The Governor announced that, thanks to his pre-travel testing program, international travel to Hawaii has resumed with the arrival of 64 travelers from Japan on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo. More.

Oct. 26: The Governor placed the island of Lāna‘I under a stay-at-home order, due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. More.

Oct. 7: The Governor provided information about the state’s COVID-19 pre-travel testing program for inbound travelers, which goes into effect Oct. 15. More.

Sept. 24: The Governor signed a 13th supplementary emergency proclamation that extends the COVID-19 emergency period through Oct. 31. More.

Sept. 16: The Governor announced plans for a pre-travel testing program that gives travelers the option of possibly avoiding a 14-day-long quarantine upon arrival to the state. More.

Sept. 8: The Governor approved another two-week extension of the “State-at-Home, Work-at-Home” order for the City and County of Honolulu, which will now end Sept. 24. More.

Sept. 3: The Governor announced the state was approved for additional benefits under the Lost Wages Assistance Program, adding one week of $300 for various unemployment benefits on top of the three weeks initially approved by FEMA. More.

Aug. 29: The Governor announced Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approval of the state’s application to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance Program, which provides residents with additional unemployment benefits of up to $300 per week. More.

Aug. 20: The Governor signed a twelfth supplementary emergency proclamation that extends the COVID-19 emergency period through Sept. 30. More.

Aug. 17: The Governor met with Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell to discuss what additional targeted restrictions will be needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on O‘ahu. More.

Aug. 7: The Governor announced that the state’s inter-island travel quarantine will be reinstated, in part, on Aug. 11. More.

Aug. 3: The Governor held a news briefing, where he noted that contact tracing isn’t a substitute for safe practices, such as physical distancing and wearing masks, that prevent the spread of the virus. More.

July 27: The Governor expressed gratitude that the state was mentioned, along with an exclusive list of 12 countries and regions, being considered to resume safe international travel with Japan. More.

July 17: The Governor signed an emergency proclamation, which keeps the mandatory 14-day quarantine in effect for travelers entering the state. More.

July 10: The Governor met with mayors from across the state, as part of ongoing discussions regarding plans for a pre-travel testing program. More.

July 6: The Governor thanked residents for their efforts and sacrifices to keep the state’s COVID-19 cases low. The State recently marked a milestone of living with restrictions for over three months. More.

June 24: The Governor announced that, beginning Aug. 1, all out-of-state travelers will be required to get a valid COVID-19 test prior to their arrival and show proof of a negative test result to avoid a 14-day quarantine. More.

June 19: The Governor assured residents that while cases continue to rise in parts of the country, the state still has the capacity for testing, contact tracing and care within its hospitals and other healthcare facilities. More.

June 10: The Governor lifted the quarantine requirement for inter-island travelers, effective June 16. The quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers, however, remains in place. More.

June 4: The Governor approved Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s proposal to re-open designated indoor/outdoor businesses and operations, including fitness facilities and bars, in the city and county of Honolulu. More.

June 1: The Governor announced that the state will be lifting the 14-day quarantine requirement for inter-island travelers, effective June 16. More.

May 22: The Governor announced that in accordance with his eighth supplemental emergency proclamation, the counties of O‘ahu, Maui and Kaua‘i are allowing medium-risk businesses and operations to re-open. More.

May 18: The Governor unveiled the state’s recovery plan, beginning with the gradual re-opening of medium-risk businesses and operations beginning in June – assuming that COVID-19 activity remains manageable. More.

May 6: The Governor is re-opening select parks and monuments across the state with an emphasis on social distancing and exercise and continued restrictions on gatherings of any sort. More.

April 30: The Governor announced a digital tool to follow up with individuals who have had close contact with a person identified as having COVID-19, improving the efficiency of data collection by public health staff. More.

April 25: The Governor signed a sixth supplementary emergency proclamation, extending the stay-at-home order across the state through May 31. More.

April 17: The Governor signed a fifth emergency supplementary proclamation that includes an eviction moratorium, preventing any eviction from a residential dwelling for failure to pay rent. More.

April 8: The Governor appointed veteran business executive and community leader Alan M. Oshima to lead the state’s efforts to develop and implement a plan for economic and community stabilization, recovery and resiliency. More.

April 6: The Governor joined the state’s Department of Health in reminding residents that face masks are useful in preventing COVID-19’s spread, but not a viable substitute for physical distancing. More.

March 31: The Governor signed a proclamation requiring all residents and visitors traveling between any of the islands in the state to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. More.

IDAHO

Gov. Brad Little released a statement, reminding residents to “practice safe measures consistently to protect yourself and others, keep our economy open and our workforce healthy, and keep our kids in school.” More.

Nov. 13: The Governor signed an executive order mobilizing the Idaho National Guard to help with pandemic response, including mobile testing support, medical facility decontamination, and COVID-19 screening. More.

Nov. 9: The Governor penned an op-ed stressing the importance of protecting the state’s veterans and other at-risk groups from COVID-19, calling for increased social distancing and mask wearing, among other measures. More.

Oct. 26: The Governor signed a public health order moving back into a modified Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds plan, as state healthcare facilities face demand and capacity constraints due to increasing COVID-19 spread. More.

Oct. 1: The Governor outlined the steps Idaho is taking to work with the federal government on distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. More.

Sept. 18: The Governor announced the state will remain in Stage 4 of the Idaho Rebounds plan for another two weeks. Under Stage 4, all Idaho businesses are open while protocols are followed to minimize transmission risk. More.

Sept. 11: The Governor directed $99 million in relief funds to ensure schools are fully funded and prepared to educate the state’s children during the pandemic. More.

Sept. 3: The Governor announced that the state will remain in Stage 4 of the Idaho Rebounds plan for another two weeks, while emphasizing the need for Idahoans to get flu shots to lighten the burden on the healthcare system. More.

Aug. 28: The Governor announced that the Idaho Department of Commerce distributed $48.9 million in federal coronavirus relief funds for 102 projects that support improved broadband infrastructure, equipment, and services across the state. More.

Aug. 21: The Governor held a press conference at The Idaho Foodbank in Boise to highlight the importance of supporting food assistance programs during the pandemic. More.

Aug. 14: The Governor approved more than $12 million in additional funds to support community food banks and residents of long-term care facilities. More.

Aug. 6: The Governor directed $48 million to help bridge the “digital divide” and equip schools with the computers, connectivity, and other resources to ensure successful remote learning. More.

July 31: The Governor reported on the success of programs that have supported businesses and citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Idaho Rebound Cash Grant, which has provided more than $75 million to small businesses. More.

July 24: The Governor approved an additional $40 million to increase and improve COVID-19 testing, and an additional $10 million to equip schools with supplies needed to open safely. More.

July 16: The Governor met with infectious disease expert Dr. Tammy Beckham, the Director of the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy for the Department of Health and Human Services, regarding COVID-19 testing capacity in the state. More.

July 13: The Governor announced that more than 10,000 Idaho Return to Work bonuses were sought for employees by nearly 2,000 Idaho businesses on July 13 – the first day of the application window opening. More.

June 25: The Governor announced that because the state does not meet the metrics required to enter the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds plan, it will instead transition to a regional response to COVID-19. More.

June 22: The Governor took steps to preserve unprecedented advances in state telehealth and healthcare access after the COVID-19 pandemic passes. More.

June 11: The Governor announced the state narrowly met criteria to enter the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds plan to open the economy, highlighting the importance of individuals’ personal actions to slow the spread of COVID-19. More.

June 9: The Governor announced the launch of ONE Idaho, an initiative to highlight the resilience and adaptability of the state’s businesses, employees, and consumers as the they move through reopening and rebounding. More.

May 28: The Governor announced that the state has met the criteria to advance to Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds reopening plan, which, among other things, allows gatherings of up to 50 people, where appropriate physical distancing and precautionary measures are observed. More.

May 22: The Governor announced that his Testing Task Force has completed its recommendations, which include guidelines for who should be tested and how often. More.

May 22: The Governor announced that small businesses have a new resource to access a 30-day supply of masks, gloves, and sanitizer as the state enters Stage 2 of the four-stage Idaho Rebounds plan. More.

May 6: The Governor announced a partnership with Battelle to decontaminate N95 masks, strengthening the state’s ability to protect healthcare workers as they treat COVID-19 positive patients. More.

April 30: The Governor announced plans for more than 30,000 of the state’s small businesses to receive Idaho Rebound cash grants, a $300 million investment in small business employers. More.

April 24: The Governor announced a new public-private task force charged with creating a COVID-19 testing strategy as part of a staged reopening of the state’s economy. More.

April 16: The Governor outlined his new “Recreate Responsibly Idaho” campaign, which includes guidelines for how residents can protect their health and the welfare of others while hiking, biking, fishing, and engaging in other outdoor activities. More.

April 7: The Governor formed the Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee to oversee the approximately $1.25 billion in federal funds that the state will receive to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

April 2: The Governor suspended an additional 18 regulations, ensuring citizens have greater access to telehealth and medical professionals, and can more easily obtain necessary licenses to quickly engage in the response effort. More.

March 30: The Governor announced that the state’s May 19 primary election will be conducted via mail-in ballot, pursuant to the existing laws for absentee voting. More.

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KANSAS

Gov. Laura Kelly launched the “Stop the Spread. It’s Up to Us, Kansas” campaign to share the importance of getting tested, wearing masks and to encourage social distancing this holiday season. More.

Nov. 20: The Governor allocated $20 million to hard-hit businesses and $18.5 million for public health response efforts including vaccine administration and distribution. More.

Oct. 29: The Governor announced that the State Finance Council unanimously approved investing up to $45 million in COVID-19 testing across the state, as well as $20 million for small businesses. More.

Oct. 21: The Governor announced that residents experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to receive up to $5,000 in rental assistance. More.

Oct. 1: The Governor announced that applications are now open for newly available grant funds and additional resources to support remote learning for school-age children. More.

Sept. 28: The Governor announced a new unified smart testing strategy that will coordinate both public and private testing efforts across the state. More.

Sept. 17: The Governor announced the State Finance Council unanimously approved a total of $290 million for the public health, essential services, business resiliency, and workforce development programs recommended by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas Taskforce. More.

Sept. 11: The Governor re-issued and extended several previous executive orders, including a temporary prohibition on certain foreclosures and evictions. More.

Sept. 3: The Governor toured COMCARE of Sedgwick County Children’s Services to discuss how the pandemic has impacted COMCARE and other Community Mental Health Centers, and how her administration can help local partners increase access to mental health services. More.

Aug. 31: The Governor announced additional benefits for those receiving childcare assistance to support families as they adapt to delayed school openings across the state. More.

Aug. 18: The Governor announced applications will open on Aug. 19 for more than $130 million in grants to support businesses affected by the pandemic and enable companies to expand broadband access in the state. More.

Aug. 10: The Governor approved $60 million to expand broadband access, $3.9 million in reimbursements to state agencies for COVID-19 related expenses, and up to $5 million for consulting services to meet the compliance requirements of the Coronavirus Relief Fund. More.

July 28: The Governor and the state’s Department of Commerce held the third annual KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair, which allowed job seekers to easily live chat with potential employers through their computers and mobile devices. More.

July 23: The Governor announced that more than $7.2 million is being dispersed through the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement program to assist 56 different communities impacted by the pandemic and its economic effects. More.

July 20: The Governor signed an executive order, which outlines mitigation procedures schools must take to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and teachers. More.

July 6: The Governor recommended that most local communities do not move into Phase Out of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas,” and instead stay in Phase 3. More.

June 26: The Governor, in partnership with the state Department of Health and Environment, deployed a Mobile Testing Unit to assist communities with COVID-19 testing for underserved populations. More.

June 22: The Governor recommend that the state’s communities stay in Phase 3 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas” for at least two more weeks. More.

June 9: The Governor signed a bipartisan COVID-19 response bill, giving the Legislature the ability to engage in oversight more effectively while not in session and the Governor the emergency authority to act as needed during the pandemic. More.

June 8: The Governor recommended that most local communities consider moving into Phase 3 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas” on June 8, as scheduled. More.

May 26: The Governor called for a special legislative session, starting June 3, to develop an emergency management bill that will keep the state’s residents safe and healthy. More.

May 19: The Governor announced that Phase 2 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas,” effective, May 22, will be modified to include data-driven restrictions necessary to prevent community transmission of COVID-19. More.

May 14: The Governor established a new phase of her “Ad Astra: Plan to Reopen Kansas,” effective May 18, that continues reopening efforts while preserving some data-driven restrictions necessary to prevent community transmission of COVID-19. More.

May 7: The Governor appointed two individuals who will head the team charged with leading the state forward in recovery from the far-reaching effects of COVID-19. More.

April 30: The Governor presented a detailed framework for gradually, safely re-opening the state’s economy and getting residents back to work. More.

April 22: The Governor signed an executive order temporarily waiving physician supervision or collaboration requirements for certain medical licensees, including advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants and licensed practical nurses. More.

April 16: The Governor signed an executive order, bringing the state’s adult-care homes in line with other occupational licensing exemptions the Governor has issued. The order also temporarily suspends non-essential fire inspections for new or renewal of KDADS-licensed facilities. More.

April 10: The Governor signed two executive orders. The first extends professional and occupational licenses for the remainder of the pandemic. The second allows notaries and witnesses to do their jobs remotely, through audio-video communication technology. More.

April 7: The Governor signed an executive order bringing religious institutions, and religious and non-religious funerals, in line with the previous order limiting public gatherings to 10 or fewer people. More.

March 31: The Governor expanded unemployment insurance to include self-employed, 1099-independent contractors, gig and low-wage workers who can no longer work because of the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

Latest on COVID in Montana

MONTANA

Gov. Steve Bullock announced that over 100 contracted medical staff from across the country are being deployed to assist the state’s hospitals with healthcare worker shortages due to quarantine or isolation. More.

Nov. 19: The Governor announced new public health measures to limit capacity in bars, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and casinos; to limit public gatherings to 25 individuals; and to require face coverings in all counties. More.

Oct. 28: The Governor secured five teams, which will include five nurses per team, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to assist critical access hospitals in rural areas of the state with patient care. More.

Oct. 23: The Governor announced the public can now notify health officials of violations of COVID-19 directives by using the Consumer Complaint Form used to report food borne illnesses and other public health and safety issues. More.

Oct. 7: The Governor directed $200 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to effectively double the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and prevent thousands of state businesses who pay into unemployment insurance from experiencing an 85% tax rate spike. More.

Sept. 10: The Governor announced additional funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund will be directed to the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant and Social Services Nonprofit Grant programs. More.

Sept. 10: The Governor announced outbreak response protocols to support K-12 schools as they respond to suspected or positive COVID-19 cases. More.

Sept. 3: The Governor announced the new Montana Working Capital program, which builds off the Montana Loan Deferment program by allowing businesses to take out a new loan to support economic recovery. More.

Aug. 27: The Governor announced the state’s Department of Labor & Industry is issuing $400 weekly payments through the Lost Wages Assistance Program for Montanans filing for unemployment benefits due to COVID-19. More.

Aug. 17: The Governor announced that the state’s fire fund has doubled to its statutory maximum and that Montana is well equipped to manage the uncertainty ahead created by the pandemic due to sufficient budget reserves of over $600 million. More.

Aug. 12: The Governor directed $10 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to create the Live Entertainment Grant Program to provide long term viability for the live entertainment industry. More.

Aug. 4: The Governor announced that over $7.5 million in grant funding has been awarded through the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant programs, which are designed to aid small and medium-sized meat processors in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. More.

July 30: The Governor announced $1 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds available to rural and safety net health care providers to assist Montanans in finding and enrolling in affordable and comprehensive insurance coverage. More.

July 22: The Governor announced the state will soon be able to expand surveillance COVID-19 testing for critical front-line health care personnel, essential workers, and other groups thanks to a partnership with Montana State University. More.

July 17: The Governor directed $75 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to the state’s K-12 schools to cover expenses incurred due to COVID-19 and take precautions to keep students and staff safe this fall. More.

July 7: The Governor announced that assisted living and nursing home facilities in the state will be required to test all employees and residents before allowing visitors. More.

July 2: The Governor released the Governor’s Plan for Reopening Safe and Healthy Schools for Montana to provide flexible guidance for public schools to prepare for in-person instruction in the fall. More.

June 26: The Governor announced that over $1 million in funding from the Montana Agriculture Adaptability Program has been awarded to provide relief to small and medium-sized food and agriculture businesses in response to the crisis. More.

June 18: The Governor visited the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, whose testing event marks the completion of the first round of COVID-19 community testing in the state’s tribal communities. More.

June 11: The Governor announced the state has tested more than 3,600 staff and residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities with no positive tests. More.

June 4: The Governor announced funding through the federal CARES Act to boost in-state processing and storage capacity for local meat processors, provide financial assistance for small businesses, and reimburse local governments for COVID-19 related expenses. More.

May 28: The Governor announced additional resources to support state tourism, including resources for testing and contact tracing in high-visitation communities and a grant program to implement safety measures. More.

May 19: The Governor announced the state on June 1 will move into Phase Two of its reopening plan, which includes lifting the 14-day out-of-state travel quarantine. More.

May 15: The Governor visited the drive thru testing site at the Fort Belknap Indian Community as part of state efforts to partner with tribal communities and perform enhanced surveillance testing. More.

May 11: The Governor secured 19,500 swabs and 9,000 viral transport medium from the federal government to support efforts to continue testing in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and in tribal communities. More.

April 30: The Governor announced the state received a Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System to begin cleaning and disinfecting used N95 respirators to ensure health care workers and first responders have the personal protective equipment needed to safely treat patients. More.

April 22: The Governor issued directives to increase frontline health care provider capacity to respond to COVID-19 and to expand insurance coverage to allow residents to access routine health care services while social distancing. More.

April 16: The Governors established the Coronavirus Relief Fund Task Force to provide guidance on how to best use $1.25 billion appropriated to the state through the Federal CARES Act to assist workers, businesses, and sectors of the economy impacted by COVID-19. More.

April 13: The Governor issued a directive to provide emergency rental assistance to help families with limited financial resources make ends meet during the unprecedented economic situation caused by COVID-19. More.

April 3: The Governor is extending federal food assistance to more than 100,000 Montanans, increasing food supplies at emergency food pantries and food banks, and streamlining nutrition assistance for new mothers and children. More.

March 31: The Governor announced a directive that allows the state’s hospitals and related facilities to receive immediate financial support to continue operating during this emergency. More.

Latest on COVID in Nevada

NEVADA

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that hundreds of Nevada National Guardsmen will remain on duty through the first quarter of 2021, to man testing sites, help distribute supplies, and aid in the state’s continued recovery efforts. More.

Nov. 23: The Governor announced increased restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19, including limiting private gatherings to no more than 10 people from no more than two separate households. More.

Oct. 27: The Governor announced that, along with Washington and Oregon, the state has joined California’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, which will independently review the safety and efficacy of any vaccine approved by the FDA for distribution. More.

Oct. 21: The Governor announced an additional infusion of $20 million to the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support grant program, which can be utilized by eligible businesses and non-profits to pay for rent, inventory, payroll, and other expenses. More.

Oct. 2: The Governor announced that he will be issuing an Emergency Directive lifting restrictions on youth and adult sports and adjusting the COVID-19 statewide guidance on sports. More.

Sept. 25: The Governor announced that the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation received a $13 million federal grant to support short-term job training programs to help prepare unemployed and underemployed individuals for in-demand occupations. More.

Sept. 17: The Governor approved lifting previous restrictions on bars, pubs, breweries, distilleries, wineries, taverns, and bar areas within restaurants in Clark County and Elko County – effective Sunday, Sept. 20. More.

Sept. 14: The Governor signed an emergency regulation to support widespread immunization efforts to help the state prepare for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. More.

Aug. 31: The Governor announced a 45-day extension to the state’s residential eviction moratorium, allowing for, among other things, counties to pay out short-term rental assistance to landlords. More.

Aug. 25: The Governor toured a Las Vegas COVID-19 testing center, as state officials say they're beginning to see a positive trend in coronavirus cases. More.

Aug. 6: The Governor signed a bill related to unemployment insurance and announced a new rapid response effort to address backlogs remaining in the state’s unemployment insurance systems. More.

Aug. 3: The Governor unveiled a new long-term mitigation strategy for the state, which includes the possibility for decreased gathering limits and increased enforcement in virus hotspots. More.

July 28: The Governor announced the state will transition to a long-term COVID-19 mitigation strategy, which will be rolled out in the coming weeks. More.

July 19: The Governor expedited the delivery of $50 million in CARES Act funding to the Nevada Department of Education for a new education grant program that will help students most impacted by the loss of in-person instruction due to the pandemic. More.

July 10: The Governor announced that bars, pubs, taverns, distilleries, breweries, and wineries that don’t serve food must close in certain counties. More.

July 6: The Governor released the Nevada COVID-19 Fiscal Report and details about the Fiscal Year 2021 budget ahead of the Nevada Legislative Special Session planned for July 8. More.

June 24: The Governor issued a directive, requiring mandatory face coverings for residents and visitors of the state. More.

June 15: The Governor announced he is planning on extending the second phase of his plan to reopen businesses through the end of June. More.

June 11: The Governor announced the distribution of federal CARES Act funding to local governments throughout the state to assist with unanticipated expenditures created by the pandemic. More.

June 3: The Governor highlighted the state’s progress in efforts to battle COVID-19, including consistent and sustainable downward trajectory of cases and hospitalizations over a 14-day period. More.

June 1: The Governor approved a comprehensive community-based testing, laboratory analysis, and contact tracing plan to support local, statewide, and tribal efforts to reopen and support the economy. More.

May 26: The Governor signed an emergency directive permitting the Board of Parole Commissioners to conduct virtual parole hearings for all parole eligible inmates. More.

May 18: The Governor appointed Caleb Cage, the former head of the Nevada Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, to serve as the state’s COVID-19 Response Director. More.

May 11: The Governor signed an order that allows the state to tap into its more than $400 million in reserve funds to help offset budget shortcomings triggered by COVID-19. More.

April 30: The Governor unveiled his “Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery” plan, stating that retail stores, small businesses and other “low-density open spaces” could reopen by mid-May or sooner. More.

April 27: The Governor announced that Nevada will join Colorado, Washington, Oregon and California in the Western States Pact — a coalition of governors with a shared vision to slowly reopen their economies while fighting COVID-19. More.

April 21: The Governor discussed a phased reopening of the state’s economy, which includes school closures through the end of the year and a continuation of many social distancing policies currently in place. More.

April 9: The Governor selected a vendor to provide at least 100 full-time operators to boost unemployment insurance call center capacity during this period of unprecedented demand. More.

April 1: The Governor submitted a formal request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the state, which will provide additional federal assistance and emergency protective measures. More.

March 30: The Governor temporarily aligned the state’s Division of Emergency Management and its Department of Health and Human Services with the Nevada Office of the Military for the duration of the COVID-19 public health crisis. More.

Latest on COVID in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham transitioned the state to a tiered county-by-county COVID-19 risk system, which enables local communities to shed restrictions as soon as public health data show the virus is retreating within their borders. More.

Nov. 23: The Governor called the New Mexico Legislature into special session on Nov. 24 to take up a relief package for residents who have been affected by the economic devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

Oct. 27: The Governor, along with state behavioral health officials, highlighted various mental health resources available to residents during this difficult time. More.

Oct. 23: The Governor introduced new public health measures, such as enhanced enforcement of safety requirements at establishments offering limited indoor-dining and a statewide mandatory closing time for retail entities. More.

Oct. 6: The Governor announced a calendar of 13 family-friendly Halloween activities New Mexicans can safely enjoy at home during October. More.

Sept. 23: The Governor amended the list of states from which visitors and arriving residents must quarantine, adding Colorado, Oregon and Rhode Island as high-risk states. More.

Sept. 17: The Governor announced the state will update its guidance within the emergency public health order to permit small groups in exercise settings and safe outdoor activities for New Mexicans. More.

Sept. 10: The Governor held a press conference to update the public on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

Sept. 3: The Governor issued a revised executive order amending the mandatory quarantine for individuals arriving in the state and exempting travelers and residents arriving from states with lower COVID-positivity rates, while retaining the quarantine requirement for those arriving from high-risk states. More.

Aug. 27: The Governor outlined an emergency public health order, which permits certain relaxations of occupancy restrictions while maintaining the essential public health framework for mitigating and responding to the incidence and spread of COVID-19. More.

Aug. 20: The Governor announced the state will invest more than $13.3 million of Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funds in emergency housing assistance for low- and moderate-income New Mexicans. More.

Aug. 14: The Governor, in collaboration with the New Mexico Coalition of Community Foundations, distributed $500,000 in funds to 39 food banks and food distribution sites serving communities in all 33 counties in the state. More.

Aug. 6: The Governor issued a revised executive order requiring quarantine for individuals arriving in the state, while incorporating adjustments for those leaving for urgent medical and family needs. More.

July 30: The Governor announced the state will extend its emergency public health order and keep intact existing public health restrictions and guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19. More.

July 27: The Governor announced that applications have gone out for $178 million of CARES Act funding, $28 million of which is available for tribal government grants and $150 million for city and county grants. More.

July 13: The Governor re-implemented emergency public health restrictions on high-contact indoor environments where face-coverings are not worn to slow the spread of COVID-19. More.

July 7: The Governor allocated $400 million from the state’s $5 billion Severance Tax Permanent Fund for loans to small businesses and nonprofits, as well as almost $50 million for loans to local governments. More.

June 25: The Governor announced that due to a rise in cases, the state’s business restrictions – allowing restaurants and salons, for example, to operate at partial capacity – will remain in place. More.

June 11: The Governor announced the state’s emergency public health order will be amended to permit a limited reopening for breweries, followed by a broader reopening on June 15. More.

May 28: The Governor amended the state’s public health order to permit indoor dining, hair salons, gyms, and indoor shopping malls to reopen on a limited basis and in accordance with required COVID-Safe Practices. More.

May 22: The Governor, in partnership with the Department of Health and the State Personnel Office, began accepting applications to fill up to 250 contact-tracing positions as the fight against COVID-19 moves into the next phase. More.

May 15: The Governor signed a modified public health order allowing retail outlets to operate at 25% of their maximum occupancy as determined by fire code. More.

May 5: The Governor urged business owners to begin preparing for the first phase of reopening the state, which began on May 6 and includes mandatory face coverings in enclosed public areas. More.

April 30: The Governor extended the state’s emergency public health order through May 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic remains a grave risk to residents of all ages and in all communities. More.

April 27: The Governor launched a series of public service announcements highlighting the personal stories of residents who have experienced the pain and suffering of COVID-19 and to underscore the importance of remaining physically distanced to protect public health. More.

April 20: The Governor continues to send a high volume of supplemental personal protective equipment to cities, counties, tribes, pueblos, state agencies, elder care facilities, health care clinics and more in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

April 14: The Governor launched a COVID-19 data portal, which currently includes county-by-county breakdowns of positive cases by age, gender and ethnicity. The portal also includes reporting about testing by county. More.

April 6: The Governor extended the public health emergency order in the state through at least April 30, encouraged social distancing and the preservation of safety equipment for health care workers. More.

March 26: The Governor formally requested that the U.S. Defense Department deploy a staffed 248-bed U.S. Army combat support hospital to Albuquerque as a proactive measure to enhance the state’s treatment capacity. More.

Latest on COVID in North Dakota

NORTH DAKOTA

Gov. Doug Burgum reallocated approximately $35 million in federal funding to support the state’s COVID-19 response, including $15 million to support medical staffing and nearly $14 million to support economic recovery. More.

Nov. 13: The Governor signed an executive order requiring face coverings to be worn in indoor businesses and indoor public settings as well as outdoor public settings where physical distancing is not possible. More.

Nov. 9: The Governor announced steps to help reduce the pressure on hospitals and health care workers as a result of increasing hospitalizations for COVID-19. More.

Oct. 14: The Governor announced updates to the ND Smart Restart guidelines specific to large gatherings and businesses to help reverse the trend of rising COVID-19 cases and reduce the spread of coronavirus in communities. More.

Oct. 12: The Governor announced competitive grants are now available to K-12 school districts for developing and improving the availability of distance or remote learning techniques and technologies. More.

Sept. 27: The Governor met with the leaders of Bismarck’s two largest hospital systems to review current bed availability and plans to handle additional patients if COVID-19 cases continue to rise. More.

Sept. 3: The Governor announced changes to the COVID-19 risk levels for 21 of the state’s 53 counties under the ND Smart Restart plan, stressing the need to reverse the upward trend of positive test rates and active coronavirus cases. More.

Sept. 1: The Governor announced that FEMA has approved the state’s participation in the Lost Wages Assistance program, which will provide an additional $300 per week on top of claimants’ regular weekly unemployment benefit if they are unemployed due to COVID-19. More.

Aug. 13: The Governor announced the launch of the new Care19 Alert smartphone app designed to notify users of possible COVID-19 exposure while protecting their privacy. More.

Aug. 3: The Governor and the North Dakota Emergency Commission approved a third tranche of federal funding to support the state’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, directing nearly $320 million to cities and counties, public health services, unemployment insurance and other programs. More.

July 28: The Governor announced the formation of a task force to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Burleigh and Morton counties, including the Bismarck-Mandan metro area, which have seen sharp increases in COVID-19 cases recently. More.

July 14: The Governor released the K-12 Smart Restart guidelines to help the state’s school districts plan a reopening this fall that provides a safe, high-quality educational experience for all students. More.

June 23: The Governor signed an executive order that extends the renewal date for motor vehicle registrations and driver licenses that expired on or after March 1, 2020. The new renewal date is Aug. 31, 2020. More.

June 18: The Governor announced that the North Dakota Emergency Commission voted unanimously to direct over $406 million in federal funding to the state’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. More.

June 5: The Governor signed an executive order modifying restrictions on visitation at the state’s long-term care facilities, allowing for a phased approach to resuming visitation. More.

May 29: The Governor announced the state is moving to the next phase of its ND Smart Restart plan, as it continues to see a high rate of testing per capita, a low positive test rate, and adequate hospital capacity to handle potential surges in COVID-19 cases. More.

May 20: The Governor announced that the state will launch a second smartphone application using exposure notification technology developed by Apple and Google to assist with COVID-19 contact tracing. More.

May 15: The Governor announced guidelines for large gatherings, banquets, ballrooms, and event venues as part of the ND Smart Restart plan, limiting maximum occupancy to 50%, up to 250 people. More.

May 8: The Governor announced that the state’s Department of Health will begin operation of a Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System, which uses vapor-phase hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate N95 respirator masks. More.

May 1: The Governor announced his executive order directing schools to provide education via distance learning will remain in effect through the end of the current school year to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect students, staff and communities. More.

April 22: The Governor outlined a plan to significantly increase COVID-19 testing capacity, a critical component for protecting vulnerable populations and reopening businesses in the state. More.

April 15: The Governor extended access restrictions on certain businesses for an additional 10 days and outlined a path for them to reopen as the number of COVID-19 cases in the state continues to climb. More.

April 13: The Governor signed an executive order allowing for changes necessary to maintain critical operations for vulnerable youths being served in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities and Qualified Residential Treatment Programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

April 7: The Governor, in partnership with the Department of Health and app developer ProudCrowd, launched a free mobile platform to help track the spread of COVID-19 in the state. More.

April 1: The Governor issued an executive order waiving the mandatory one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits as claims continue to increase as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

Latest on COVID in the Northern Mariana Islands

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

Gov. Ralph Torres announced the allocation of $980,000 through the CARES Act to support commercial and subsistence fishermen affected by COVID-19. More.

Nov. 24: The Governor announced a community outreach program regarding the COVID-19 vaccine to better educate residents about the forthcoming inoculation. More.

Oct. 9: The Governor donated a surplus of personal protective equipment valued at over $154,000 to the Guam Memorial Hospital. More.

Sept. 16: The Governor renewed an executive order directing the territory’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office to undertake necessary containment measures to protect the health and safety of the public. More.

Sept. 6: The Governor announced that temporary restrictions on in-person interactions, social gatherings, and business hours, which began on Aug. 24, will be allowed to expire as of Sept. 6. More.

Aug. 30: The Governor announced that FEMA has provided the territory with $10.9 million for personal protective equipment, medical supplies, and test kits in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. More.

Aug. 21: The Governor announced that COVID-19 Emergency Directives have been amended to temporarily reimplement restrictions on in-person interactions, social gatherings, and business hours to protect the health and safety of the people of the territory. More.

Aug. 13: The Governor announced that schools are permitted to reopen subject to approval of reopening plans and assessment of facilities. More.

Aug. 5: The Governor amended the territory’s COVID-19 Emergency Directives to allow businesses to open from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., allow for social gatherings at public beaches, and to modify curfew hours to 2-4 a.m. More.

July 31: The Governor announced that approximately $35 million in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation have been disbursed to more than 3,000 eligible and approved claimants, as of July 31. More.

July 21: The Governor announced that the Department of Interior has approved $2.5 million in CARES Act funding to expand medical capacity and strengthen the territory’s response to the pandemic. More.

July 4: The Governor delivered testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, stating that the territory “is in dire need of direct financial support to alleviate the deep budget shortfalls” it faces. More.

June 15: The Governor lowered the islands' community vulnerability to Level Blue, which allows for the partial resumption of international flights. More.

May 29: The Governor issued guidance for restaurants who are re-opening for dine-in services and has begun conducting inspections for certification of compliance. More.

May 20: The Governor, in partnership with the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation, announced the reopening of some hospital services, including elective or non-emergency surgeries. More.

May 15: The Governor announced that testing in the territory will now expand to include Tinian and Rota, starting on May 18. More.

May 11: The Governor joined the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation to celebrate National Hospital Week, highlighting all the innovative ways that the territory’s healthcare workers are supporting the needs of their community during the pandemic. More.

April 27: The Governor announced that the territory would begin community-based testing for COVID-19 at the Saipan International Airport on April 28. More.

April 14: The Governor announced that the territory received the first 20,000 COVID-19 test kits that it purchased from South Korea. In total, the CNMI will receive 60,000 test kits. More.

April 8: The Governor informed the public that the his COVID-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation will begin to utilize Diagnostic Laboratory Services in Hawaii for specimen testing, in addition to the Guam Public Health Laboratory. More.

April 6: The Governor announced that 118 individuals will be completing their 14-day quarantine during the week of April 6-12, 2020. More.

March 27: The Governor signed an executive order requiring that all individuals entering the territory must quarantine at a designated site for 14 days. More.

Latest on COVID in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA

Gov. Kevin Stitt made his second convalescent plasma donation to help critically ill COVID-19 patients in the state. More.

Nov. 16: The Governor announced an amended executive order that increases safety measures for restaurants, bars, and state employees to prevent the spread of COVID-19. More.

Nov. 7: The Governor issued a statement reminding residents to wash their hands frequently, keep their distance from others, and wear a mask. More.

Oct. 23: The Governor issued an amended executive order that extends the COVID-19 state of emergency and updates hospital and testing reporting requirements. More.

Oct. 1: The Governor announced that the state has received an initial allocation of roughly 77,000 Abbott Laboratories BinaxNOW rapid point-of-care COVID-19 tests. More.

Sept. 21: The Governor proclaimed Oct. 1-3 as "Oklahoma Restaurant Days" to support and celebrate the state’s eateries. More.

Sept. 3: The Governor traveled to Guymon, where he and state leaders visited with the local community to encourage Oklahomans to continue working together to slow the spread of COVID-19. More.

Aug. 28: The Governor issued Fourth Amended Executive Oder 2020-20, extending the state of emergency related to COVID-19 that has been in place since March 15. More.

Aug. 19: The Governor announced FEMA has approved the state's application to provide unemployed Oklahomans with an additional $300 per week in benefits under the Lost Wages Assistance program. More.

Aug. 17: The Governor submitted a grant application to FEMA to begin the process of implementing the Lost Wages Assistance program, which would provide the state’s unemployment claimants with an additional $300 per week. More.

Aug. 6: The Governor announced the state will allocate approximately $250 million in CARES Act Coronavirus Relief dollars to cities and counties based on their population, allowing local governments to access funds more quickly and with maximum efficiency. More.

July 30: The Governor announced that the state is allocating $10 million in federal CARES Act funding to supply schools with PPE in order to open safely for in-person learning. More.

July 21: The Governor and Interim Health Commissioner Colonel Lance Frye announced additions to the state’s hospital surge plan, adding five “flex centers” if additional hospital beds are needed. More.

July 17: The Governor allocated $30 million from the Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund, authorized by the CARES Act, towards three new initiatives: Learn Anywhere Oklahoma, Bridge the Gap Digital Wallet, and Stay in School Funds. More.

July 10: The Governor announced on July 10 that $4.2 million in CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds would be distributed to 18 city and county governments to offset expenses incurred due to impacts from the pandemic. More.

June 19: The Governor announced two grant programs leveraging CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds, including $10 million towards an Eviction Mitigation grant program and $100 million to the Oklahoma Business Relief Program. More.

June 12: The Governor issued an amended executive order, which allows for visitation to long-term care facilities to resume in a phased approach, effective June 15. More.

June 2: The Governor announced that the state tested more than 35,800 residents and staff at 265 nursing homes and long-term care facilities during May. More.

May 29: The Governor announced that the state will move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan, allowing businesses to resume unrestricted staffing at their worksites, provided they observe proper CDC-recommended social distancing protocols. More.

May 20: The Governor launched an online platform to help maximize availability of the $1.2 billion in federal funds provided to the state under the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund. More.

May 12: The Governor issued an amendment to a previous executive order, allowing the state’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to assist with potential livestock processing facility disruptions. More.

May 12: The Governor announced a bipartisan legislative advisory group to work with his administration to effectively distribute approximately $1.2 billion in federal funds provided to the state under the CARES Act. More.

May 1: The Governor announced a partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma to increase COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, with specific attention to underserved areas. More.

April 23: The Governor spoke with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. John Polowczyk, the leader of the FEMA supply chain task force, to discuss the state’s PPE supply and distribution. More.

April 16: The Governor set guidelines for medical providers to determine which elective surgeries can resume April 24. All minor medical procedures and non-emergency dental procedures such as outpatient surgeries or procedures for not life-threatening illnesses may resume May 1. More.

April 10: The Governor announced a comprehensive hospital surge plan, which is designed to ensure the state is fully prepared to handle any surge in demand on its hospital and health care systems as a result of COVID-19. More.

April 2: The Governor signed an executive order ensuring support staff of the state’s public schools will be paid for the remainder of their current contract despite school buildings being closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

April 2: The Governor declared a health emergency, giving him the authority to allow health care professionals who have left the workforce to quickly rejoin the fight against COVID-19. More.

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OREGON

Gov. Kate Brown held a press conference to update Oregonians on the status of COVID-19 in the state and the pending federal approval for vaccines. More.

Nov. 17: The Governor announced that the state will commit $55 million in financial assistance to support businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. More.

Nov. 9: The Governor announced the addition of Baker, Clackamas, Union, and Washington counties to the Two-Week Pause on social activities to help stop rapid spread of COVID-19 where community transmission is on the rise. More.

Oct. 23: The Governor extended COVID-19 protections for agricultural workers in employer-provided housing through the off season. More.

Oct. 6: The Governor announced the state will be receiving up to 80,000 COVID-19 rapid tests per week until the end of the year. More.

Sept. 28: The Governor established a new moratorium preventing residential evictions for non-payment and other no-cause evictions through Dec. 31. More.

Sept. 18: The Governor announced that Umatilla and Morrow Counties have succeeded in reducing the spread of COVID-19 sufficiently enough to be removed from the County Watch List. More.

Sept. 11: The Governor announced that Jackson and Jefferson Counties have succeeded in reducing the spread of COVID-19 sufficiently enough to be removed from the County Watch List. More.

Sept. 1: The Governor extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for an additional 60 days, until Nov. 3. More.

Aug. 31: The Governor, through executive action, extended protections from foreclosure for the state’s homeowners and business owners until Dec. 31. More.

Aug. 19: The Governor announced that Umatilla County has succeeded in reducing the spread of COVID-19 to the point that it will move from Baseline Stay Home status to Phase 1, effective Aug. 21. More.

Aug. 13: The Governor announced that Malheur County will move from Phase 2 back to Phase 1 status, effective Aug. 17, due to a rapid increase of cases in the region. More.

Aug. 5: The Governor announced that she will be working with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak to increase telehealth access across the region. More.

July 31: The Governor announced that she will be convening a special session of the state legislature on Aug. 10 to rebalance the state budget by addressing the revenue shortfall created by the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

July 23: The Governor announced the release of draft guidance for early learning and childcare programs across the state following a meeting of the Healthy Early Learners Council. More.

July 16: The Governor issued a statement, indicating that school this fall will “not look like a normal year” and many districts “will focus on online distance learning or have a hybrid model of some online education and some in-person classroom time.” More.

July 13: The Governor announced that, effective July 15, face coverings will be required in outdoor public spaces when six feet of distance cannot be maintained. In addition, indoor social get-togethers of more than 10 people will be prohibited. More.

July 2: The Governor launched a statewide public awareness campaign with Portland-based ad agency Wieden+Kennedy to inform Oregonians about the urgent importance of wearing face coverings in public. More.

June 26: The Governor expanded her previous order requiring face coverings in indoor public spaces to add Clatsop County, effective July 1. More.

June 19: The Governor issued updated guidance requiring the use of face coverings in indoor public spaces for employees, contractors, volunteers, customers, and visitors. More.

June 10: The Governor will convene a Healthy Schools Reopening Council to advise her and the Oregon Department of Education during the Ready Schools, Safe Learners K-12 schools reopening process. More.

June 3: The Governor announced guidance regarding Phase 2 of reopening, which, among other provisions, includes gathering limits of 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors. More.

May 29: The Governor announced a $30 million investment to secure the state’s food supply chain and protect essential agricultural workers from COVID-19. More.

May 15: The Governor finalized statewide and county guidance as counties and businesses across the state begin the reopening process. More.

May 14: The Governor announced that qualifying counties demonstrating that they meet all of the state’s safety and preparedness prerequisites for reopening can begin entering Phase I of reopening on May 15. More.

May 7: The Governor announced new guidance for counties and businesses under the state’s phased reopening process, which could begin as soon as May 15 with limited reopening of additional business sectors, including physical distancing and widespread use of face coverings. More.

May 1: The Governor introduced new plans for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, foundational elements of her framework for reopening the state safely. More.

April 23: The Governor launched a new public awareness campaign focused on connecting people most at-risk of experiencing health complications with the information and resources they need to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

April 17: The Governor issued an executive order preventing creditors or debt collectors from garnishing federal CARES Act recovery rebate payments, offering the same protection as the recipients of other government payments, such as Social Security, disability, and veterans’ benefits. More.

April 13: The Governor announced the state will pay the Oregon Food Bank weekly, as needed over the next eight weeks, to meet the increased demand. The state expects to receive a 75% reimbursement from FEMA. More.

April 7: The Governor convened the COVID-19 Medical Advisory Panel, a group of doctors, infectious disease experts, and medical professionals from across the state who will review the status of the virus and make recommendations. More.

April 1: The Governor placed a 90-day moratorium on commercial evictions for nonpayment, in light of the impacts on business owners caused by the COVID-19 crisis. More.

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SOUTH DAKOTA

Gov. Kristi Noem announced that $10 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds has been awarded to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority to assist residents who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and need help paying their housing expenses. More.

Oct. 9: The Governor announced the launch of the Small Business and Healthcare Provider Relief Program, which will utilize up to $580 million in Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars to assist small businesses, community-based healthcare providers, and non-profits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

Sept. 18: The Governor laid out a framework for up to $100 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to assist the state’s community-based healthcare providers in their fight against the pandemic. More.

Sept. 9: The Governor laid out a framework for up to $400 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to assist small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

Sept. 3: The Governor announced that the state’s public and private schools will receive an additional $75 million, or $500 per student, in new funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. More.

Aug. 25: The Governor signed an executive order that suspends requirements for Opportunity Scholarship applicants who did not have the chance to take an ACT test this previous spring or summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

July 27: The Governor announced the launch of UpSkill, a program to support workers dislocated by COVID-19. It consists of 22 online certificate programs in high-demand fields, including business, healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing. More.

July 7: The Governor signed an executive order that restates the COVID-19 emergency period to be from July 1-Dec. 30 for purposes of federal law related to coronavirus funding. More.

June 22: The Governor announced additional assistance with food costs to families who lost access to free or reduced-price school meals after pandemic-related school closures. More.

June 9: The Governor announced that increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will continue to help address food costs during the pandemic. More.

May 26: The Governor signed two executive orders suspending various requirements for state licensing boards and extending the existing COVID-19 State of Emergency to Dec. 30. More.

May 18: The Governor signed an executive order suspending the rule governing on-site visits of Level IV and Level V trauma hospitals during the COVID-19 emergency. More.

May 15: The Governor announced her plan to increase testing in the state, which includes an increased focus on residents and staff in nursing homes and connected assisted living centers. More.

May 11: The Governor signed an executive order suspending a statute related to the renewal of certain alcoholic beverage licenses to give business owners flexibility as they recover from the economic impact of COVID-19. More.

April 28: The Governor introduced her “Back to Normal” plan, which outlines guidance for individuals, employers, schools, health care providers and local governments. More.

April 21: The Governor announced the first 94 loan recipients of the state’s Small Business Relief Fund, which provides small businesses access to capital during the pandemic. More.

April 20: The Governor signed an executive order to help the state’s pork producers as the industry faces the impact of COVID-19. The rulemaking removes overstocking restrictions on pork producers and provides temporary flexibility in their state and county regulatory obligations. More.

April 9: The Governor signed an executive order extending her initial state of emergency declaration from March 13, which keeps active certain emergency powers that allow state agencies to use all resources available to fight the virus’ spread. More.

April 8: The Governor directed adults over the age of 65 and people of any age who have certain serious underlying medical conditions to stay at home, with exceptions for those who are in critical infrastructure jobs, for essential errands, and the like. More.

March 23: The Governor issued an executive order calling on the state’s retailers to offer special shopping times or access periods for populations particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. More.

UTAH

Gov. Gary Herbert held a press conference, urging residents to continue being cautious and limit social gatherings to stop the spread of the virus. More.

Nov. 12: The Governor updated guidance under the State of Emergency and coinciding Public Health order to clarify that business services provided at a place of residence (e.g. house cleaning, plumbing) are permitted. More.

Nov. 9: The Governor declared a new state of emergency to address hospital overcrowding, which includes the introduction of a mask mandate and a limit on casual social gatherings to household-only until Nov. 23. More.

Oct. 14: The Governor announced a new Transmission Index that provides guidance based on the calculated amount of infection and transmission that happens in a given community. More.

Oct. 1: The Governor launched a $2 million Small Business Quarantined Employee Grant, created using federal CARES Act funding to provide a lifeline to small businesses experiencing payroll issues during the pandemic. More.

Sept. 28: The Governor announced that he is extending an executive order pertaining to the suspension of enforcement of statutes relating to telehealth services. More.

Sept. 21: The Governor, in light of rising COVID-19 cases, issued an executive order that will again activate a State of Emergency. More.

Sept. 11: The Governor issued an executive order moving Box Elder County and Carbon County to the Minimal Level of Restriction Status. More.

Sept. 4: The Governor signed an executive order moving Salt Lake City to the Low Level of Restriction Status and Sevier County to the Minimal Level of Restriction Status. More.

Aug. 31: The Governor signed legislation that allocates more than $150 million in federal funding towards COVID-19 relief and recovery. More.

Aug. 21: The Governor signed an executive order, suspending certain statutes that interfere with medical providers’ ability to offer telehealth services. More.

Aug. 17: The Governor issued an executive order adopting version 4.10 of the state’s Phased Guidelines, which, among other things, clarifies that political subdivisions may adopt mask mandates without prior approval from the Utah Department of Health. More.

Aug. 8: The Governor extended his executive orders related to COVID-19 through Aug. 20, which require, among other things, face coverings be worn in all state-run facilities. More.

July 27: The Governor issued an executive order adopting version 4.9 of the Phased Guidelines, which provides guidance for restaurants operating 24 hours per day and restaurants with buffet service. More.

July 20: The Governor issued an executive order adopting version 4.8 of the Phased Guidelines. The updated guidelines allow, but do not require, schools in the Orange (Medium Risk) Phase to open and provide some level of in-person instruction. More.

July 10: The Governor extended his executive order mandating the use of face coverings in all state facilities. More.

June 30: The Governor signed a bill that creates economic recovery programs in response to COVID-19. More.

June 25: The Governor signed a bill that expands workers' compensation coverage for first responders who contract COVID-19 on the job. More.

June 19: The Governor approved requests for nine of the state’s counties to transition to Green, or New Normal Health Risk Status. More.

June 16: The Governor issued a proclamation calling the Utah Legislature into a Fifth Special Session, intended to, among other things, address rent and mortgage assistance for individuals and small businesses affected by COVID-19. More.

June 5: The Governor extended his COVID-19 health risk status order to June 12, clarifying that current health risk guidance for the state remains unchanged. More.

May 27: The Governor issued an executive order updating guidelines for areas in low health risk designation under the state’s phased health guidance plan. More.

May 22: The Governor approved requests for the municipalities of Bluff and Mexican Hat to transition to Orange, or Moderate Health Risk Status. Both areas are in San Juan County. More.

May 16: The Governor, in consultation with the state’s Department of Health, issued an executive order moving much of the state to Low Health Risk Status, or Yellow, effective May 16. More.

May 6: The Governor issued an executive order clarifying guidelines for social gatherings, outdoor recreation, and fitness centers in the moderate- and low-risk phases of his Utah Leads Together plan. More.

April 28: The Governor announced his ‘A Mask for Every Utahn’ initiative, a public-private partnership to provide a free face mask to residents who don’t have one. More.

April 22: The Governor announced the public beta testing phase for Healthy Together, a symptom checking mobile application that augments the state’s current contact tracing efforts. More.

April 13: The Governor extended the Stay Safe Stay Home Directive through the end of April. The extension is consistent with the Utah Leads Together Plan, which projected an 8-12-week urgent response phase. More.

April 9: The Governor issued an executive order establishing a requirement for individuals entering the state to submit an electronic travel declaration form to the Department of Transportation. More.

April 2: The Governor issued an order extending the closure of dine-in options at food service establishments until April 15. The order also reiterates strict hygiene and public health standards. More.

April 1: The Governor instituted a moratorium on residential evictions for a narrow group of tenants directly impacted by COVID-19, effective through May 15. More.

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WASHINGTON

Gov. Jay Inslee announced additional economic support for workers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a three-week extension of the state’s current restrictions. More.

Nov. 20: The Governor announced additional financial support for families and businesses impacted by the pandemic, including $70 million in business support grants. More.

Nov. 9: The Governor announced that Dr. Ed Marcuse and Dr. John Dunn will represent Washington in the multi-state COVID Vaccine Scientific Safety Review Workgroup formed in partnership with California, Oregon and Nevada. More.

Oct. 20: The Governor issued a proclamation establishing safety guidelines for higher education institutions and living facilities. More.

Oct. 6: The Governor announced several updates to the state’s Safe Start reopening plan, including guidelines for outdoor recreation, restaurants, and wedding receptions. More.

Sept. 24: The Governor announced that the state is setting new requirements for commercial airports and recommendations for airlines to help protect the health and safety of workers, passengers and crew in the aviation sector. More.

Sept. 16: The Governor announced updated guidance for weddings and funerals as part of the state’s Safe Start phased reopening plan. More.

Sept. 11: The Governor announced that gyms, yoga studios, and indoor sports facilities can open for personal fitness and training, group fitness classes, and practice for certain low- and medium-contact sports. Occupancy is limited to ensure proper physical distancing, and masks are required. More.

Sept. 2: The Governor announced the extension of 26 proclamations in response to the pandemic, including measures regarding telehealth, unemployment benefits, and long-term care facilities. More.

Aug. 31: The Governor announced nearly $190 million will be awarded from the state’s federal stimulus funding to local governments that did not receive direct distributions under the CARES Act. More.

Aug. 19: The Governor issued an update to Proclamation 20-57, “Concerning the Health of Agricultural Workers.” The proclamation now requires agricultural employers to test their workforce broadly when health officials identify an outbreak that passes certain thresholds. More.

Aug. 10: The Governor announced the creation of two funds to help workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: The Immigrant Relief Fund and the Food Production Paid Leave Program. More.

Aug. 6: The Governor announced guidance that allows long-term care facilities to offer visitation and other similar activities. More.

July 30: The Governor issued a proclamation that exempts personally identifiable information collected by COVID-19 case investigators from public disclosure. More.

July 24: The Governor announced the extension of Washington's Safe Start Phased Reopening plan, which changes guidance and regulations for activities shown to provide a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure, including restaurants, bars, and fitness centers, as well as weddings and funerals. More.

July 16: The Governor reduced the state’s limit on social gatherings from 50 people to 10 people and introduced a ban on live entertainment across the state. More.

July 8: The Governor extended a proclamation that waives statutory and regulatory requirements relating to licensing of health care facilities. It also loosens restrictions on the manufacturing of hand sanitizer. More.

July 2: The Governor announced a statewide requirement for businesses to mandate face coverings for all employees and customers. More.

June 24: The Governor unveiled guidance for reopening in-person instruction at higher education institutions this fall, including limits on class size, symptom monitoring, personal protective equipment usage, and approval from local health districts. More.

June 19: The Governor announced additional clarification for non-religious weddings and funeral or memorial services in Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the state’s re-opening plan. More.

June 15: The Governor announced the extension of a proclamation in response to the continuing pandemic, extending the state waiver of truck driver hours restrictions through July 14. More.

June 5: The Governor released a template for businesses in Phase 3 of the “Safe Start” plan. Each business or entity operating in Phase 3 must develop a written safety plan outlining how its workplace will prevent the spread of COVID-19. More.

May 31: The Governor issued his Safe Start proclamation, which replaces the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order that expired on June 1. The new guidance outlines a county-by-county phased reopening process that allows for flexibility and local control. More.

May 22: The Governor requested an extension of authority and additional funding for Washington National Guard employment in support of COVID-19 pandemic emergency response operations through July 31. More.

May 15: The Governor extended a proclamation that strengthens emergency protection for domestic violence victims amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. More.

May 4: The Governor unveiled his “Safe Start” plan, a phased approach to re-opening the state’s economy that allows for modifications of business closures and physical distancing measures while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19. More.

April 29: The Governor rolled out a new COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard to aid the state in gauging when and how to lift restrictions around the ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. More.

April 27: The Governor announced a partial re-opening of outdoor recreation activities with appropriate safety precautions, including fishing, hunting, golf, and day use of state parks and public lands. More.

April 16: The Governor expanded protections for renters, building on his previous order that prevented landlords from evicting in all situations that fall within the Landlord Tenant Act, and prohibited law enforcement from assisting in any evictions. More.

April 13: The Governor issued a proclamation giving high-risk workers the right to protect themselves from COVID-19 without jeopardizing their employment status or loss of income. More.

April 7: The Governor joined key nonprofits and local philanthropies to launch a coordinated, statewide food relief fund to help reach those in need. More.

March 30: The Governor created an online form to report businesses potentially violating “stay at home” orders and is providing guidance to local law enforcement on enforcing bans on gatherings of individuals. More.

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WYOMING

Gov. Mark Gordon announced updated public health orders, including a statewide mask mandate, tighter restrictions on gathering sizes, and a reduction in hours for certain businesses. More.

Nov. 19: The Governor announced additional statewide measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19, such as limiting outdoor events to 50% of venue capacity with a maximum of 250 people. More.

Oct. 30: The Governor announced that the state is stepping up its efforts to protect vulnerable populations, enhance contact tracing, and expand testing availability to all residents. More.

Oct. 21: The Governor announced that the state has submitted its initial plan for distributing and administering a COVID-19 vaccine to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More.

Oct. 8: The Governor allocated $25 million in CARES Act dollars to replenish the Unemployment Trust Fund and an additional $16.4 million in Workers Compensation Fund Premium Credits to help address the financial and economic strain on businesses during the pandemic. More.

Sept. 15: The Governor announced that the state’s public health orders have been extended through Sept. 30. One change has been made to Order No. 1, which now permits indoor close-contact group activities and sports to occur in all settings. More.

Sept. 1: The Governor launched the Wyoming Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program to provide support for meat processing facilities impacted by supply chain disruptions and regional shutdowns resulting from COVID-19. More.

Aug. 27: The Governor extended the state’s current public health orders, without any changes, through Sept. 15. More.

Aug. 12: The Governor eased restrictions on the size of permitted outdoor gatherings, allowing no more than 50% of venue capacity, with a maximum of 1,000 people as long as social distancing and increased sanitization measures are in place. More.

Aug. 5: The Governor announced a program that gives residents who are unemployed or underemployed due to COVID-19 eligibility for a grant to pay for education at one of the state’s community colleges or the University of Wyoming. More.

July 29: The Governor announced that applications for the next two waves of funding under the COVID-19 Business Relief Program opened to the state’s businesses and nonprofits on August 4. More.

July 13: The Governor extended the state’s current public health orders through July 31 as COVID-19 cases continue to increase. More.

July 9: The Governor announced that, as of July 9, the state has distributed $30 million to expand COVID-19 testing capacity and assist counties with contact tracing efforts. More.

July 1: The Governor, in partnership with developer ProudCrowd, has made available a free mobile app to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The app, Care19 Diary, is already in use in North and South Dakota. More.

June 29: The Governor extended the state’s current public health order through July 15, due to a recent increase in cases. More.

June 17: The Governor issued updated guidance to allow long-term care facilities to permit in-person visitation outdoors under specific guidelines. More.

June 10: The Governor issued an updated public health order that, among other things, allows K-12 schools, community colleges, the university, and other educational institutions to reopen facilities and resume in-person instruction for all students. More.

June 4: The Governor instructed state agencies to immediately take action to further reduce spending and prepare for deeper COVID-driven budget cuts in the coming months. More.

May 27: The Governor announced that updated public health orders effective June 1 will ease restrictions on public gatherings, allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people. More.

May 20: The Governor signed three pieces of legislation that provide a framework for spending the $1.25 billion in federal funds awarded to the state through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. More.

May 14: The Governor updated public health orders, effective May 15, that will ease restrictions on several business categories and permit restaurants to resume indoor table service statewide. More.

May 7: The Governor signed a proclamation convening a special session of the state’s legislature to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

April 23: The Governor unveiled a plan to transition the state to a new phase of its COVID-19 response, creating a pathway to ease restrictions, recover businesses, and resume some activities. More.

April 17: The Governor thanked the people of his state for their diligence and confirmed that existing statewide orders will remain in place until at least April 30. More.

April 15: The Governor instructed all state agency directors to identify opportunities to immediately reduce spending to help mitigate the fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

April 9: The Governor had his major disaster declaration approved, which allows all 23 of the state’s counties and the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes to access funding and services for crucial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. More.

April 3: The Governor extended three existing statewide health orders through April 30 to slow the community transmission of COVID-19. More.

March 22: The Governor announced that the state’s small businesses are eligible to apply for up to $2 million per company in federal economic disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration. More.