Numerous states and cities have shut down schools, restaurants and bars amid the COVID-19 outbreak, while the CDC recommends practicing social distancing and keeping gatherings under 50 people for the next eight weeks.
California: Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom shut down bars, nightclubs, wineries and breweries and cut restaurant occupancy by half on March 15, according to The Sacramento Bee.
Illinois: On March 15, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered bars and restaurants to close their dining rooms until March 30, according to NBC News. Pickup and delivery orders are still allowed.
Michigan: Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer temporarily shut down bars and restaurants for dine-in service, according to WZZM 13.
New York City: Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio said March 15 there's a chance schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year, according to NBC News. New York City did not close bars and restaurants, instead enforcing penalties on establishments that exceed half-capacity occupancy.
Ohio: Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced March 15 that all bars and restaurants will shut down indefinitely, though restaurants will still be able to operate carryout and delivery services, according to NBC News.
Washington: All bars, entertainment and recreational facilities across the state will be shut down March 17, and restaurants will be limited to takeout or delivery only, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee said.
"Your actions could kill someone. Stop it," Mr. Inslee warned in a March 15 tweet addressing people who aren't practicing social distancing.
Washington, D.C.: Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser limited service to tables of six peoples or fewer and temporarily shut down nightclubs and multipurpose facilities, according to NBC News.
Numerous states and cities have shut down schools, restaurants and bars amid the COVID-19 outbreak, while the CDC recommends practicing social distancing and keeping gatherings under 50 people for the next eight weeks.
California: Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom shut down bars, nightclubs, wineries and breweries and cut restaurant occupancy by half on March 15, according to The Sacramento Bee.
Illinois: On March 15, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered bars and restaurants to close their dining rooms until March 30, according to NBC News. Pickup and delivery orders are still allowed.
Michigan: Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer temporarily shut down bars and restaurants for dine-in service, according to WZZM 13.
New York City: Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio said March 15 there's a chance schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year, according to NBC News. New York City did not close bars and restaurants, instead enforcing penalties on establishments that exceed half-capacity occupancy.
Ohio: Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced March 15 that all bars and restaurants will shut down indefinitely, though restaurants will still be able to operate carryout and delivery services, according to NBC News.
Washington: All bars, entertainment and recreational facilities across the state will be shut down March 17, and restaurants will be limited to takeout or delivery only, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee said.
"Your actions could kill someone. Stop it," Mr. Inslee warned in a March 15 tweet addressing people who aren't practicing social distancing.
Washington, D.C.: Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser limited service to tables of six peoples or fewer and temporarily shut down nightclubs and multipurpose facilities, according to NBC News.