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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at:
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Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Michigan
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The end of West Virginia’s indoor mask mandate
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COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year
We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially those affecting your daily life. Want to know what we covered Friday? Click here. |
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The next 24 hours
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What is changing in the next 24 hours?
Michigan (divided government): On Thursday, June 17, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) announced the end of most remaining statewide coronavirus restrictions, including the mask mandate, on June 22. Whitmer said some restrictions on long-term care facilities and prisons and jails would remain in effect. |
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Since our last edition
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What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here.
Alabama (Republican trifecta): The state stopped participating in pandemic-related federal unemployment benefit programs on June 19. Gov. Kay Ivey (R) made the announcement May 10.
Arizona (Republican trifecta): In-person visits resumed at correctional facilities June 19. Inmates are allowed up to three visitors - two adults and one minor. Additionally, attorney visits and in-person volunteer activities will be allowed.
Idaho (Republican trifecta): The state stopped participating in pandemic-related federal unemployment benefit programs on June 19. Gov. Brad Little (R) made the announcement May 11.
Indiana (Republican trifecta): The state stopped participating in pandemic-related federal unemployment benefit programs on June 19. Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) made the announcement May 17.
Massachusetts (divided government): On Friday, June 18, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley announced that masks would not be required for students or teachers in K-12 public schools in the fall. Riley said local school boards could still vote to maintain their mask requirements.
Nebraska (Republican trifecta): The state stopped participating in pandemic-related federal unemployment benefit programs on June 19. Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) made the announcement May 24.
New Hampshire (Republican trifecta): The state stopped participating in pandemic-related federal unemployment benefit programs on June 19. Gov. Chris Sununu (R) made the announcement May 13.
New Mexico (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) announced the state will end the color-coded tier system July 1. The state will end all capacity restrictions on events (including large indoor events), businesses, and state-defined mass-gatherings. The indoor public mask requirement will remain for unvaccinated individuals. Currently, every county in the state has Turquoise (lowest risk) restrictions.
New York (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced the state is starting to close down mass vaccination sites and will move resources to zip codes with low vaccination rates starting June 21.
North Dakota (Republican trifecta): The state stopped participating in pandemic-related federal unemployment benefit programs on June 19. Gov. Doug Burgum (R) made the announcement May 10.
Rhode Island (Democratic trifecta):
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Gov. Dan McKee (D) lifted mitigation measures for certain state-defined higher-risk activities and settings, including live indoor performances, indoor hookah lounges, saunas, and nightclubs. For more information on the previous restrictions, click here.
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McKee also extended the statewide mask requirement for unvaccinated individuals through July 17.
West Virginia (Republican trifecta):
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On Sunday, June 20, Gov. Jim Justice (R) announced he signed an order lifting the statewide indoor mask requirement.
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The state stopped participating in pandemic-related federal unemployment benefit programs on June 19. Gov. Jim Justice (R) made the announcement May 14.
Wyoming (Republican trifecta): The state stopped participating in pandemic-related federal unemployment benefit programs on June 19. Gov. Mark Gordon (R) made the announcement May 11. |
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This time last year: Monday, June 22, 2020
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The first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was confirmed on Jan. 21, 2020. But it wasn’t until March when the novel coronavirus upended life for most Americans. Throughout March and April, many states issued stay-at-home orders, closed schools, restricted travel, and changed election dates. Many of those policies remain in place today. Each week, we’ll look back at some of the defining policy responses of the early coronavirus pandemic.
Here's what happened this time last year. To see a list of all policy changes in each category, click the links below.
Monday, June 22, 2020:
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Federal government responses:
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President Trump (R) signed a proclamation restricting the issuance of some visas permitting immigrants to work in the United States, citing pandemic-related economic disruption. Visas affected included L-1s, H-1Bs, H-4s, H-2Bs, and J-1s.
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Additional activity
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In this section, we feature examples of other federal, state, and local government activity, private industry responses, and lawsuits related to the pandemic.
On Monday, June 21, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended restrictions on nonessential travel between Mexico and Canada through July 21. |
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