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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at:
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The end of New Jersey’s COVID-19 emergency
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Reopening guidance in Illinois
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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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Since our last edition
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What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here.
Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): Gov. David Ige (D) announced all intercounty travel restrictions will end June 15. On the same day, out-of-state travelers who were fully vaccinated in Hawaii can bypass the quarantine requirements without a negative test.
Illinois (Democratic trifecta): Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) announced Phase 5 reopening guidance, effective June 11. On that day, the statewide mask requirement will end, and large events and gatherings can expand to full capacity.
Kentucky (divided government): Gov. Andy Beshear (D) announced the Shot at a Million vaccination incentive program. Residents 18 and older who have received at least one dose of a vaccine can enter to win one of three $1 million cash prizes. Residents 12-17 who have received at least one dose of a vaccine can enter to win one of 15 full scholarships (including tuition, room, and board) to a public in-state college or university. For more information on entering the drawing, and to see drawing dates, click here.
New Jersey (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order ending the state’s coronavirus emergency on June 4. Murphy declared the emergency March 9, 2020. On the same day, Murphy signed legislation leaving certain executive orders (including the eviction moratorium and the prohibition against garnishing stimulus checks) in place until Jan. 1, 2022.
Oregon (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Kate Brown (D) announced most coronavirus restrictions (including the Risk Level framework, statewide mask requirement, and social distancing restrictions) will end once 70% of adult residents 18 and older receive at least their first dose of a vaccine. At the time of the announcement, 66.2% of adults had received at least one dose.
Texas (Republican trifecta): On Monday, June 7, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) extended the statewide COVID-19 disaster emergency through June.
Vermont (divided government): On Friday, June 4, Gov. Phil Scott (R) announced a series of weekend pop-up vaccination clinics around the state. The clinics are part of an effort to get 80% of eligible residents inoculated with at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine. Scott said that if the state reached that 80% threshold, then he would end remaining COVID-19 restrictions. At the time of the announcement, the state said 78.6% of residents had received at least one shot. |
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This time last year: Monday, June 8, 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 8, 2020:
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Travel restrictions:
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) announced that out-of-state visitors from New Hampshire and Vermont no longer had to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
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Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) eased the quarantine requirement on out-of-state travelers from counties across New England with similar COVID-19 caseloads to Vermont. The Agency of Commerce and Community began releasing a weekly map identifying quarantine and non-quarantine counties based on COVID-19 case rates.
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