Although The United States continues to be the country most affected by the coronavirus pandemic and even totals 929,730 COVID-19 cases., some states of the North American country consider that it is time to start opening.
Even there were states that started this opening since last Friday, as was the case of Georgia, yes, implementing some restrictions to try to avoid a new outbreak, among which it is important to maintain physical distance.
Currently, four states have begun to open some parts, while others 15 states are set to open starting next week, most ending the ‘Stay at Home’ order beginning Friday, April 30.
The states that reopened
Arkansas- Was one of the first states to re-authorize open. Restaurants opened on April 24, as well as some not-so-essential businesses. Despite this, there are some restrictions.
Georgia- One of the most criticized. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp authorized gyms, barbershops, bowling alleys, etc. to be opened April 24In addition, on the 27th restaurants, theaters and cinemas will also be opened. President Donald Trump criticized the decision, considering that they were not ready to open.
Oklahoma- Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma, never issued a ‘Stay at Home’ order, but had nonetheless closed many establishments. From April 24, barber shops, pet stores are open, while restaurants, cinemas, among other things, will open from May 1.
South Carolina- Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, was one of the last to give the order ‘Stay at Home’. However, oddly enough, he was also the first to start easing restrictions. Since April 20, some retail stores have opened.
States opening this week
Montana– April 26
Colorado– April 27 (With some restrictions, plus some counties will maintain ‘Stay at Home’ order)
Minnesota– April 27
Mississippi– April 27
Alabama– April 30th
Arizona– April 30th
Florida– April 30th
Hawaii– April 30th
Idaho– April 30th
Louisiana– April 30th
Maine– April 30th
Nevada– April 30th
New Mexico– April 30th
Tennessee– April 30th
Texas– April 30th
The states that will follow the order ‘Stay at Home’
However, there are also many states that have not yet planned to reopen, among which obviously stand out New York, who is the most affected in the whole country, reason why Governor Andrew Cuomo decided to extend the order until May 15. New Jersey, California and Michigan, are others that, having many cases, still do not plan to open.
All states that won’t open this week
-California
-Connecticut
-Delaware
-District of Columbia
-Illinois
-Indiana
-Iowa
-Kansas
-Kentucky
-Maryland
-Massachusetts
-Michigan
-Missouri
-Nebraska
-New Hampshire
-New Jersey
-North Carolina
-North Dakota
-Ohio
-Oregon
-Pennsylvania
-Rhode Island
-South Dakota
-Utah
-Vermont
-Virginia
-Washington
-West Virginia
-Wisconsin
-Wyoming
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