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A State-By-State Guide To Reopening America

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Most of the decision making regarding when and how businesses should reopen is left to the states. To help you quickly and easily find what you need to know, here’s a state-by-state guide to what types of businesses and gatherings are open and which are still closed, as of June 26, 2020. 

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Alabama 

  • What’s Open: All retail stores, restaurants, bars, hair salons, entertainment venues, educational institutions and summer camps, with certain restrictions. Hospitals and nursing homes still have restricted visitation. 
  • What’s Closed: Athletic competitions can’t resume until June 15.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Alaska 

  • What’s Open: All businesses, including recreational activities, sports and houses of worship, can return to 100% of normal capacity. Limited visitation access to senior centers, prisons and institutions remains in effect.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Arizona 

  • What’s Open: Retail businesses are permitted to resume in-person operations; cosmetologists and barber shops are permitted to resume appointment-based services; restaurants and coffee shops are permitted to resume dine-in services with social distancing measures. Gyms, pools, spas, movie theaters, casinos, shopping malls and places of worship are permitted to open under certain conditions.
  • The latest state guidelines are here and here

Arkansas

  • What’s Open: Outdoor gatherings, such as parks or athletic fields, are permitted to reopen. Indoor venues such as theaters, arenas, stadiums, and auction houses are also permitted to reopen, under certain conditions. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

California

  • What’s Open: “Lower risk” businesses such as bookstores, clothing stores, florists, sporting goods stores and outdoor museums are permitted to reopen, under certain conditions. Places of worship and in-store retailers are permitted to reopen at limited capacity. 
  • What’s Closed: With exception of select counties, sports venues, gyms, dine-in restaurant services, bars and nightclubs, salons and barbershops, movie theaters and concert venues remain closed.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Colorado 

  • What’s Open: Children’s summer day camps. Retail stores and personal care services, including hair salons and barber shops, campsites and other outdoor activities are permitted to reopen. Dine-in restaurants are permitted to reopen at 50% capacity. 
  • What’s Closed: Bars and nightclubs, gyms and movie theaters.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Connecticut

  • What’s Open: Retail stores, offices and restaurants are permitted to reopen. Social and recreational gatherings are limited to 5 or fewer people until June 20.
  • What’s Closed: Bars, gyms, bowling alleys, theaters, nail salons, spas, tattoo parlors, hair salons, libraries and amusement parks.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Delaware

  • What’s Open: Small retail stores, places of worship, beaches, pools, ice cream shops, restaurants and bars, malls, barber shops, hair salons, tanning salons, parks, gyms and casinos are permitted to reopen under strict restrictions.
  • What’s Closed: Convention centers, water parks, sporting venues, tattoo parlors, massage therapy services, nail salons, spas, facials, waxing services and summer school programs. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

District of Columbia 

  • What’s Open: Retail businesses operating with curbside, front-door or delivery, barbershops and hair salons operating by appointment only and under strict restrictions, restaurants with outdoor seating, dog parks, golf courses, parks, tennis courts and tracks and fields are permitted to reopen. Gatherings are limited to 10 or fewer people.
  • What’s Closed: Playgrounds, public pools, recreation centers, nail salons and waxing salons.
  • The latest D.C. guidelines are here.

Florida

  • What’s Open: Restaurants, retail, museums and libraries, gyms and fitness centers all under limited capacity, sports venues, vacation rentals, barber shops and salons, and long-term care facilities are permitted to reopen.
  • What’s Closed: Bars, some beaches and state parks, nightclubs and large venues. Short-term vacation rentals of homes and condominiums must seek approval.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Georgia 

  • What’s Open: Gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barber shops and salons, theaters, private social clubs, bars, nightclubs and dine-in restaurants are permitted to reopen, with restrictions. 
  • What’s Closed: Live performance venues and amusement parks.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Hawaii  

  • What’s Open: Auto dealerships, car washes, pet grooming services, places of worship, retail and repair services, shopping malls, indoor exercise facilities, restaurants, museums and theaters are permitted to reopen.
  • What’s Closed: Large venues, bars and clubs. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Idaho

  • What’s Open: Daycares, organized youth activities and camps, places of worship, restaurants, indoor gyms and recreation facilities, salons including hair, nail, massage and cosmetic salons and movie theaters are permitted to reopen, with guidelines. 
  • What’s Closed: Nightclubs and large venues, including sporting venues. Visits to senior living facilities and congregate facilities are also prohibited.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Illinois 

  • What’s Open: Some state parks, some bars and restaurants (outdoor dining only), some retail, some outdoor sports, some barber shops, hair salons and tattoo parlors, some gyms (outdoor classes and personal training only), some child care and summer programs are permitted to reopen. Gatherings of 10 people or fewer are allowed in some areas.
  • What’s Closed: Chicago will not partially reopen until June 3.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Indiana

  • What’s Open: Places of worship, public libraries, hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, spas, and tattoo parlors, restaurants, beaches, retail stores, malls, gyms, fitness centers and community sports facilities and pools, campgrounds, youth camps, daycares and state parks are permitted to reopen. Social gatherings of up to 100 people are permitted.
  • What’s Closed: Playgrounds, overnight youth camps, bars and nightclubs, cultural and entertainment venues, amusement parks, water parks, and tourism sites, festivals, fairs, and parades, movie theaters.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Iowa 

  • What’s Open: Restaurants, bars, fitness centers, malls, libraries, race tracks, retail stores, places of worship, campgrounds, tanning facilities and medical spas, salons, barber shops, massage services, tattoo parlors, movie theaters, zoos, aquariums, museums, wedding reception, state parks are permitted to reopen. Schools will be able to resume school-sponsored learning and activities.
  • What’s Closed: Indoor theaters, performance venues, senior citizen centers and indoor playgrounds.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Kansas

  • What’s Open: State guidelines recommend some childcare facilities, libraries, personal service businesses, fitness centers and health clubs, casinos, indoor leisure spaces, community centers, organized sports facilities and restaurants are permitted to reopen. Gatherings of more than 15 individuals are not recommended. (Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has put the decision making in the hands of county health officials)
  • What’s Closed: The state recommends the following remain closed: some large entertainment venues, fairs, festivals and parades, summer camps, most swimming pools, bars and nightclubs.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Kentucky

  • What’s Open: Restaurants, places of worship, movie theaters, fitness centers, auctions, aquatic centers, bowling alleys, auto and dirt track racetracks, fishing tournaments, and Kentucky State Park lodges can reopen.
  • What’s Closed: Child care programs, youth sports, bars, campgrounds, aquariums, distilleries, libraries, outdoor attractions and museums.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Louisiana

  • What’s Open: Restaurants, places of worship, gyms and fitness centers, shopping malls, barber shops and hair and nail salons, casinos, theaters, racetracks (minus spectators), museums, zoos, aquariums, bars and breweries with food permits are permitted to reopen.
  • What’s Closed: Amusement parks, massage and spa establishments, tattoo parlors. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Maine 

  • What’s Open: Barber shops and hair salons, lodging, day camps, state park campgrounds, community sports, tanning salons and retail stores are permitted to reopen with restrictions. Outdoor and indoor dining at restaurants can reopen in some areas. Gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited.
  • What’s Closed: Gyms and fitness centers, nail salons.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Maryland 

  • What’s Open: Outdoor recreation, including small group sports, fishing, hunting and exercise at state parks, retail stores, houses of worship and barber shops, outdoor dining at restaurants, outdoor pools, youth day camps and drive-in movie theaters are permitted to reopen.
  • What’s Closed: Gyms, movie theaters and other entertainment venues remain closed. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Massachusetts  

  • What’s Open: Places of worship, drive-in movie theaters, barbershops and outdoor recreation, including golf, fishing, hunting and parks, are permitted to reopen with social distancing measures. Libraries and retail stores can offer curbside pickup, and restaurants can serve takeout. 
  • What’s Closed: Casinos, tattoo parlors, nail salons, massage therapy, bars, gyms, museums, movie theaters, concert venues, night clubs, stadiums and summer camps are closed. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Michigan  

  • What’s Open: Outdoor recreation, take out for restaurants and bars, and retail shopping by appointment are permitted with restrictions across the state. In some regions, restaurants and bars can offer dine-in services. Social gatherings are limited to 10 people.
  • What’s Closed: Theaters, gyms, casinos, barber shops and cosmetology services remain closed. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Minnesota

  • What’s Open: Retail stores, malls, houses of worship, pools, outdoor recreation, barbershops, cosmetology services and tattoo parlors are allowed to reopen with restrictions. Restaurants and bars can offer outdoor dining at limited capacity. 
  • What’s Closed: Gyms, movie theaters, museums, zoos, concert halls and other indoor venues are closed. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Mississippi  

  • What’s Open: All businesses, including restaurants, bars, retail, barber shops, cosmetology services, tattoo parlors, gyms, libraries, museums and movie theaters, are to resume operations at limited capacity. Summer schools, outdoor recreation and large venues can also reopen with restrictions. Gatherings are limited to 20 people indoors and 50 people outdoors, or 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors with social distancing.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Missouri  

  • What’s Open: Retail stores, movie theaters, stadiums, festivals, gyms, barber shops, cosmetology services, places of worship, outdoor recreation, summer school and dine-in services at restaurants and bars are permitted to reopen with social distancing measures. 
  • What’s Closed: Visitation at nursing homes is prohibited. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Montana  

  • What’s Open: Most businesses and organizations, including retail stores, barber shops, restaurants, bars, concert venues, casinos, gyms, outdoor recreation, summer schools, places of worship and movie theaters have been permitted to reopen at limited capacity. Social gatherings are limited to 50 people. 
  • What’s Closed: Visitation at nursing homes is prohibited.
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Nebraska 

  • What’s Open: Barber shops, cosmetology services, gyms, houses of worship and restaurants are permitted to resume in-person operations with social distancing measures. Bars, stadiums, libraries, movie theaters and other large venues can reopen in most of the state, and low-contact sports leagues can begin practice. Social gatherings are limited to 25 people. 
  • What’s Closed: Low-contact sports leagues can’t resume competitions until June 18. Parades are prohibited through at least June 30. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Nevada 

  • What’s Open: Outdoor recreation, gyms, pools, movie theaters, museums, retail stores, dine-in at restaurants and bars, barber shops, cosmetology services, and places of worship are permitted to reopen with restrictions. Social gatherings are limited to 50 people. 
  • What’s Closed: Nightclubs, brothels, sports and concert venues with live audiences are closed. Casinos are set to reopen on June 4. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

New Hampshire

  • What’s Open: Golf courses, state parks, campgrounds, barber shops, retail stores, drive-in movie theaters, outdoor dining, places of worship, gyms, beaches, tattoo parlors and other cosmetology services can reopen in limited capacity. Social gatherings are limited to less than 10 people. 
  • What’s Closed: Visitation at nursing homes and all other nonessential businesses are closed. Summer camps may reopen June 22. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

New Jersey  

  • What’s Open: Restaurants and other non-essential businesses for curbside pick-up only, car dealerships and bicycle shops, outdoor recreational businesses, such as golf ranges, tennis clubs and community gardens. Outdoor gatherings are limited to 25 people.
  • What’s Closed: In-person retail, in-person dining at restaurants or bars, hair salons and entertainment venues.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

New Mexico

  • What’s Open: Restaurant dine-in services, gyms, barber shops, cosmetology services, retail stores, malls, houses of worship, summer camps and some state parks can reopen with limited operations. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

New York   

  • What’s Open: Retail stores are permitted to reopen for pickup for all regions except New York City. In-store retail and barber shops can resume services with restrictions in certain regions. Outdoor recreation, state beaches and drive-in movie theaters can reopen with social distancing measures statewide.
  • What’s Closed: Dine-in services at restaurants, in-person retail, gyms, barber shops, cosmetology services and entertainment venues are closed.
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

North Carolina   

  • What’s Open: Retail, dine-in at restaurants, barber shops, cosmetology services, stadiums, pools, summer camps and parks are permitted to reopen with restrictions. Social gatherings are limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. Visitation at nursing homes is restricted.
  • What’s Closed: Bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, gyms, museums and other indoor entertainment venues are still closed. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

North Dakota   

  • What’s Open: Gyms, barber shops, cosmetology services, movie theaters, retail stores, parks, summer schools, dine-in services at restaurants and bars, sports arenas, concert halls and other large entertainment venues are permitted to reopen with restrictions. Social gatherings are limited to 250 people. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Ohio   

  • What’s Open: Retail, low-contact sports, gyms, dine-in at restaurants and bars, barber shops and cosmetology services are permitted to reopen with social distancing measures. Most outdoor recreation, including at beaches and campgrounds, is also allowed to resume. 
  • What’s Closed: Movie theaters, concert venues, casinos, amusement parks, close-contact sports leagues and most entertainment venues are closed. Visitation at nursing homes is prohibited. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Oklahoma  

  • What’s Open: Outdoor recreation, retail, barber shops, cosmetology services, dine-in service at restaurants and bars, movie theaters, tattoo parlors, sporting venues, outdoor concerts, gyms, places of worship, outdoor festivals and summer camps can reopen with social distancing measures.
  • What’s Closed: Visitation at nursing homes is prohibited. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Oregon   

  • What’s Open: Dine-in at restaurants and bars, barber shops, cosmetology services, retail businesses, outdoor recreation, summer school and gyms are permitted to reopen in most of the state with restrictions. Social gatherings are limited to 25 people in most counties. 
  • What’s Closed: Movie theaters, concert venues and live-audience sporting events are closed. Visitation at nursing homes is prohibited. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

Pennsylvania   

  • What’s Open: Reopening guidelines vary by county. Some areas only permit in-person retail and takeout at restaurants and bars, while others have allowed gyms, barbershops, dine-in services and entertainment venues, including movie theaters and malls, to reopen with restrictions. Golf courses, fishing trips and private campgrounds are permitted to reopen statewide. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Rhode Island  

  • What’s Open: Retail businesses, houses of worship, dine-in at restaurants and bars, state parks and beaches, barbershops, cosmetology services, malls and gyms are permitted to reopen at limited capacity. Social gatherings are limited to 15 people. 
  • What’s Closed: Youth sports and summer camps are set to resume on June 29. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

South Carolina  

  • What’s Open: Restaurants, gyms, barbershops, cosmetology services and entertainment venues, including museums, amusement parks and zoos, are permitted to reopen with social distancing measures. Youth and adult sports leagues can resume practices. 
  • What’s Closed: Night clubs, movie theaters and concert venues remain closed. Visitation at nursing homes is prohibited. Sports leagues can hold competitions starting June 15. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here

South Dakota  

  • What’s Open: All restaurants, retail centers, barber shops, houses of worship and entertainment venues have been open under statewide policies, which never enforced business closures. Certain cities have issued their own orders closing nonessential businesses.
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Tennessee  

  • What’s Open: Restaurants, bars, places of worship and retail businesses can open for in-person services in limited capacity. Barber shops and cosmetology services are open for appointments. Large entertainment venues, including movie theaters, amusement parks and museums, can reopen with social distancing measures.
  • What’s Closed: Contact sporting events and visitation at nursing homes are prohibited. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here and here. 

Texas  

  • What’s Open: Restaurants (at 50% capacity), gyms, barber shops, cosmetology services, places of worship, movie theaters, museums, libraries, summer camps and retail businesses are open for in-person services in limited capacity. Educational institutions can start summer classes. 
  • What’s Closed: Bars; practices for recreational sports are allowed, but competitions can’t begin until June 15.
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Utah  

  • What’s Open: Gyms, barber shops, cosmetology services, theaters, museums and other entertainment and retail venues are open with social distancing measures. Dine-in is available at restaurants and bars, and houses of worship can hold in-person services. Social gatherings are limited to 50 people. In certain cities, gatherings are limited to 20 people. 
  • What’s Closed: K-12 schools are currently closed but plan to reopen for the 2020-2021 school year. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Vermont 

  • What’s Open: Retail businesses, gyms, farmers markets, theaters, places of worship and outdoor recreation, including parks and golf courses, are allowed to reopen. Outdoor dining is available at restaurants, and libraries are offering curbside checkout. Barber shops and cosmetology services can reopen for appointment-only services. Social gatherings are limited to 25 people. 
  • What’s Closed: Residential summer camps can reopen June 7. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here

Virginia 

  • What’s Open: Restaurants, retail businesses, barber shops, cosmetology services and houses of worship are permitted to reopen at 50% capacity. Beaches and parks are open with restrictions. Exercise facilities can offer outdoor recreation, and campgrounds are open for reservations. 
  • What’s Closed: Movie theaters, concert venues, arcades, museums, clubs and indoor gyms are closed. Public and private gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Washington 

  • What’s Open: Drive-in services at houses of worship, curbside pickup for retail and some outdoor activities, including golf, fishing and hunting, are permitted to resume. Certain counties have also reopened restaurants, indoor retail, barber shops, cosmetology services and gyms in a limited capacity. 
  • What’s Closed: Movie theaters, group sports, libraries, museums, nightclubs and concerts are closed. Public gatherings are not allowed in most of the state. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here and here.

West Virginia 

  • What’s Open: Gyms, malls, restaurants, bars, museums, drive-in movie theaters, places of worship, outdoor recreation, pools, barber shops and cosmetology services are allowed to reopen. 
  • What’s Closed: Concerts, sporting events and visitation at nursing homes are not allowed until further notice. Movie theaters and casinos are scheduled to reopen on June 5. Low-contact youth sports can resume on June 8. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here. 

Wisconsin 

  • What’s Open: Restaurants, bars, gyms, barber shops and other retail locations are permitted to open in some areas of the state since the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the statewide stay-at-home order on May 13. Certain counties have implemented their own restrictions on business reopenings. 
  • The latest state guidelines are here and here. 

Wyoming 

  • What’s Open: Dine-in at restaurants and bars, gyms, movie theaters and concert halls are permitted to reopen with social distancing measures. Cosmetologists and barber shops can offer appointment-based services. Some schools providing specialized care or instruction are permitted to operate with restrictions. Social gatherings are limited to 25 people.
  • The latest state guidelines are here.

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