Documenting Rhode Island's path to recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

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Ballotpedia’s coverage of COVID-19 includes how federal, state, and local governments are responding, and how those responses are influencing election rules and operations, political campaigns, the economy, schools, and more.

This article contains a general timeline of noteworthy state government responses to the coronavirus pandemic since April 2020. It also includes details on three specific types of state responses to the pandemic:

• Statewide travel restrictions
• School reopenings and closures
• Statewide mask requirements

Additionally, the article includes:

• Noteworthy coronavirus lawsuits
• Diagnosed or quarantined officials and candidates

Response news updates

The following section provides a timeline of Rhode Island's reopening activity beginning in April 2020. The entries, which come from our Documenting America's Path to Recovery newsletter, are sorted by month in reverse chronological order. The date shown is the day that we wrote about them in the newsletter. They appear exactly as they appeared in the newsletter.

July 2021

• July 15: On July 13, Gov. Dan McKee (D) announced the state will be the first where all colleges and universities will require students to be vaccinated when returning in the fall.
• July 13: On July 6, Gov. Dan McKee (D) signed an executive order ending the statewide mask requirement for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.
• July 8: On July 6, Gov. Dan McKee (D) announceda vaccination incentive fund that will distribute seventy-five $10,000 grants to nonprofit organizations. Lotteries for the grants will be held for every 5,000 vaccines administered to residents.

June 2021

• June 21:
  • 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.
  • McKee also extended the statewide mask requirement for unvaccinated individuals through July 17.
• June 11: Gov. Dan McKee (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order until July 9.
• June 3: On June 2, Gov. Dan McKee (D) announced the state would be hosting its first public drive-through vaccination clinic. The clinic will provide Pfizer vaccines to individuals age 12 or older on Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fidelity Investments parking garage located at 100 Salem Street in Smithfield.
• June 2: On June 1, Gov. Dan McKee (D) announced that the state would be lifting its outdoor mask requirement for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals on Wednesday, June 2. In his press release, he recommended that unvaccinated individuals continue wearing masks in crowded outdoor settings or when in close proximity to other unvaccinated individuals.
• June 1: Gov. Dan McKee (D) announced on May 25 that the Rhode Island State House would reopen to the public on June 1. The building will be open to visitors Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and visitors will be required to sign a log book, wear masks in public areas, and have their temperatures taken.

May 2021

• May 24: All remaining coronavirus restrictions, except the indoor mask requirement for unvaccinated people, ended May 21 for most industries. Restaurants, bars, places of worship, retailers, gyms, and most other businesses can operate with no capacity limits. To see guidance for each industry, click here.
• May 18:
  • Gov. Dan McKee (D) announced fully vaccinated individuals will not have to wear masks in most indoor public settings starting May 18.
  • McKee also announced all remaining coronavirus restrictions, except three-foot social distancing requirements at indoor businesses, will end May 21. Previously, the remaining restrictions were scheduled to end May 28.
• May 12: Gov. Dan McKee (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order until June 10.
• May 10: Gov. Dan McKee (D) eased restrictions for most businesses on May 7. Places of worship and businesses like restaurants, retailers, gyms, and personal care services can expand to 80% capacity as long as three-foot distancing can be maintained. Outdoor dining is also permitted at 100% capacity with three-foot distancing between tables. Social gatherings can expand from 15 to 25 people indoors and from 50 to 75 people outdoors. For a full list of current restrictions, click here.
• May 3: Gov. Dan McKee (D) ended the state’s outdoor mask requirement for fully vaccinated people who can stay at least three feet away from others.

April 2021

• April 30: Gov. Dan McKee (D) lifted the outdoor mask requirement for fully vaccinated people who can still maintain three-foot distancing.
• April 22: Gov. Dan McKee (D) extended the state’s coronavirus mask order through May 20.
• April 19: Residents 16 and older are eligible for vaccination starting April 19.
• April 15: Gov. Dan McKee (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order until May 13.
• April 5: On April 5, Rhode Island expandedvaccine eligibility to all individuals 50 years of age and older.

March 2021

• March 24: Gov. Dan McKee (D) extended the state’s mask order until April 21.
• March 19: Starting March 19, indoor dining capacity can increase from 66% to 75%. Indoor attendance limits at catered events (like wedding receptions) are increasing from 30 to 100 people, with the maximum capacity limit increasing from 50% to 75%. Outdoor catered event attendance limits are increasing from 100 to 200 people. Social gatherings of 15 people indoors or 50 people outdoors are permitted. Previously, social gatherings were capped at two households indoors or three outdoors. Places of worship can operate at 75% capacity, up from the previous 40% limit. Retailers, personal care service providers, gyms, and other businesses can also increase capacity. For a full list of changes, click here.
• March 17: Gov. Dan McKee (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order until April 14.
• March 15:
  • On March 12, Gov. Dan McKee (D) announced restaurants can move indoor dining tables from eight feet apart to six feet, effective immediately. Bar areas can also seat patrons until 12 a.m. (previously, patrons had to leave at 11 p.m.).
  • Starting March 19, indoor dining capacity will increase from 66% to 75%. Indoor attendance limits at catered events (like wedding receptions) will increase from 30 to 100 people, with the maximum capacity limit increasing from 50% to 75%. Outdoor catered event attendance limits will increase from 100 to 200 people. Social gatherings of 15 people indoors or 50 people outdoors will be permitted. Previously, social gatherings were capped at two households indoors or three outdoors. Places of worship can operate at 75% capacity, up from the current 40% limit. Retailers, personal care service providers, gyms, and other businesses can also increase capacity. For a full list of changes, click here.
  • All residents 60 and older and residents 16 or older with an underlying medical condition (including lung disease, heart disease, and diabetes) became eligible for vaccination on March 12.
• March 12: Gov. Dan McKee (D) announcedschool staff and childcare workers will be eligible for vaccination starting March 12. Previously, Rhode Island prioritized individuals based on age and underlying conditions.

February 2021

• February 24: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) extended the state’s mask order through March 24.
• February 22: Individuals 65 and older are eligible to register for vaccination starting Feb. 22. Previously, anyone age 75 and older could schedule an appointment.
• February 18: On Feb. 18, individuals 75 and older can make vaccination appointments. This marks the beginning of Phase 2 in the state’s distribution plan. On Feb. 22, individuals 65 and older will be eligible to register for vaccination. Previously, in Phase 1, nursing home residents and healthcare workers were prioritized.
• February 17: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order until March 17.
• February 12: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced places of worship and theaters are allowed to expand from 25% to 40% capacity, and bar areas in restaurants can reopen, starting Feb. 12.
• February 8: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) signed an executive order loosening coronavirus restrictions. Catered events (including wedding receptions) are limited to 30 people indoors or 50 outdoors. Restaurants can seat up to eight people from two households at an indoor table. Offices can reopen at 33% capacity.
• February 2:
  • Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) ended the order requiring businesses like restaurants, gyms, and recreational facilities to close nightly by 10 p.m. on weekdays and 10:30 p.m. on weekends. The order was first implemented Nov. 8.
  • Rhode Island started vaccinating individuals age 75 and older and is targeting later in February to vaccinate people 65 and older. Previously, only health care workers, first responders, and nursing home residents and staff were eligible.

January 2021

• January 28: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) extended the state’s mask requirement until Feb. 25.
• January 21: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) signed an executive order allowing state-defined low- and moderate-risk school sports to resume games and practices starting Jan. 20. Higher-risk sports (like wrestling) and interstate competitions are still prohibited.
• January 20: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order until Feb. 17.
• January 4: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) extended the state’s coronavirus restrictions through Jan. 28.

December 2020

• December 23: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order until Jan. 20, 2021.
• December 21: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) allowed Rhode Island on Pause restrictions to expire Dec. 21. Indoor dining at restaurants and bars can expand from 33% capacity to 50% capacity. Gyms and indoor entertainment businesses can reopen with one person per 150 square feet capacity. Indoor private gatherings are still limited to household members through the holidays.
• December 1: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced the state is allocating $50 million in federal funding to help replace lost business revenue resulting from the state’s pause. Businesses can apply to receive up to $50,000, depending on their estimated lost revenue. Raimondo said an additional $50 million from the federal government will go to unemployment checks. Residents on unemployment will receive an additional $200 for every week the state stays under Rhode Island on Pause restrictions.

November 2020

• November 30: Gov. Gina Raimondo’s (D) statewide pause is effective Nov. 30 through Dec. 13. Bar areas, recreational venues (like bowling alleys), gyms, and in-person college and university instruction are closed. Indoor dining is limited to 33% capacity, and retailers are limited to one customer per 100 square feet. Religious services are limited to 25% capacity with a maximum of 125 people.
• November 20: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced new coronavirus restrictions. Social gatherings among members from outside of a single household are banned, effective Nov. 19. Starting Nov. 30, bar areas, recreational venues (like bowling alleys), gyms, and in-person college and university instruction will be closed. Indoor dining will be limited to 33% capacity, and retailers will be limited to one customer per 100 square feet. Religious services will be limited to 25% capacity with a maximum of 125 people.
• November 6: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) issued additional restrictions to mitigate transmission. The new measures include a stay-at-home advisory from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weeknights and from 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m on weekends. Restaurants and entertainment venues are required to close between the same times. Raimondo also extended the state’s mask requirement to all public places (including outdoors and at the gym) regardless of social distancing ability.

October 2020

• October 27: On Oct. 30, Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced gatherings are limited to 10 people (down from 15), and spectators are not allowed at youth sporting events for the next two weeks. Ice rinks and other indoor sports facilities will also be closed for one week starting Nov. 2. Raimondo also extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through Dec. 2.
• October 15: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) issued an executive order requiring businesses to close break rooms for 90 days.

September 2020

• September 25: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) signed an executive order extending Phase 3 of Rhode Island’s reopening plan through Oct. 28.
• September 15: In-person K-12 classes were allowed to resume statewide on Sept. 14. Cumberland and Warwick school districts are starting the school year fully remotely. Most school districts resumed with a hybrid schedule.

August 2020

• August 31: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced every public school district in the state except Providence and Central Falls will be permitted to resume in-person instruction when schools reopen for the 2020-2021 academic year. Raimondo said in-person classes are still scheduled to start Sept. 14. Raimondo also signed an executive order extending Phase III of the state’s reopening plan.
• August 25: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced the Facilities Readiness Team will inspect every public school in the state to ensure compliance with Department of Health guidelines before reopening. Public schools statewide are set to reopen on Sept. 9 for teachers and Sept. 14 for students.
• August 12: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced on Aug. 12 she was delaying the start of the school year until Sept. 14. She previously said she wanted schools to reopen at the end of August.
• August 6: On Aug. 5, Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced a new metric for determining if schools can reopen to in-person instruction. Schools in any city or town with more than 100 positive cases per 100,000 residents will be prohibited from fully reopening to in-person instruction.

July 2020

• July 29: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) extended Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan until August 28. Raimondo also announced gathering limits are reduced from 25 people to 15, effective July 29.
• July 8: The state is beginning to allow limited visits to long-term care and assisted living facilities on July 8. Before opening to visitors, facilities must develop visitation plans which must be approved by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

June 2020

• June 30: Rhode Island is moving to the third phase of reopening on June 30. Phase 3 allows gatherings of up to 25 people indoors and 50 outdoors. It also permits entertainment businesses (like bowling alleys and movie theaters) and some larger events (like concerts and festivals) to reopen with restrictions. Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) said Rhode Island will require travelers from states with 5% or greater positivity rates to self-quarantine for 14 days or be able to present proof of a recent negative coronavirus test.
• June 26: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) said she is not ready to announce Phase 3 of reopening, which was originally expected to begin on June 30.
• June 11: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced school districts were aiming to reopen in-person learning on Aug. 31. The state issued a 2020-2021 calendar for all public schools in the state. Superintendents will have to submit plans to the state for how their schools will operate using each of the following three models, depending on the circumstances: traditional full-time, hybrid, and fully remote.
• June 1: The state is moving into the second phase of reopening on June 1. Phase Two allows personal service businesses (such as barbershops and salons), gyms, indoor dine-in services, indoor malls, and some outdoor entertainment activities to reopen. It also lifts the state’s travel restrictions and permits gatherings of up to 15 people.

May 2020

• May 28: State officials released guidance for gyms, which will begin reopening on June 1.
• May 22: Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an executive order extending Phase One of Rhode Island’s reopening plan until May 31. She said the state is on track to enter the second phase of reopening beginning June 1. Phase Two will allow personal service businesses (such as barbershops and salons), gyms, and some outdoor entertainment activities to reopen. It will also lift the state’s travel restrictions and allow groups of up to 15 people to gather.
• May 19: Gov. Gina Raimondo announced that the Scarborough and East Matunuck state beaches would reopen to the public at limited capacity on May 25. She also set a target of May 30 for in-person religious services to resume under state guidelines.
• May 18: On May 18, the state began allowing outdoor dining at restaurants. It also began requiring open businesses to maintain written COVID-19 Control Plans detailing precautions they have taken to prevent the spread of the virus. The state released a required Control Plan template for businesses to fill out. Businesses do not need to submit their plan to the state for review, but they must provide it to the Rhode Island Department of Health if requested. Non-essential retailers must also sign and display a compliance checklist in an area visible to employees and visitors and keep records available to the Department of Health upon request for contact tracing. Businesses that have not yet opened must complete the Control Plan and checklist requirements before they reopen.
• May 14: On May 13, Rhode Island released a set of guidelines for reopening businesses. Additionally, the state released a required template for businesses to fill out detailing their coronavirus control plan. Businesses do not need to submit their plan to the state for review before opening, but they must be able to provide it to the Rhode Island Department of Health if requested.
• May 12: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced on Monday, May 11, that restaurants will be allowed to offer outdoor seating on May 18. Parties will be limited to five people or less, and restaurants will be required to maintain logs of employees and customers for contract tracing purposes. Rhode Island entered the first phase of its reopening plan Saturday, May 9.

Vaccine distribution

This section contains a table of quick facts on the state’s vaccine distribution plan and a timeline of noteworthy events, including updates on vaccine availability for new groups of individuals, changes to state distribution plans, and much more. If you know of a noteworthy story we are missing, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.

The Rhode Island Department of Health released a distribution plan on October 16, 2020.

Quick facts

Rhode Island state vaccination plan quick information
What governing entities are responsible for vaccine allocation and distribution?	Rhode Island Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Subcommittee
Where can I find a quick breakdown of phases in my state?	COVID-19 Vaccine Infographic
Where can I find the distribution plan?	Rhode Island COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
When was the plan first released to public?	October 16, 2020
When was the plan most recently updated?	October 16, 2020
Where can I find answers to frequently asked questions?	COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find data related to the coronavirus vaccine in my state?	Rhode Island COVID-19 Response Data
Where is the state health department's homepage?	Rhode Island Department of Health
Where can I find additional information about the state's vaccine distribution?	The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan in Rhode Island - AARP

Timeline

• April 19, 2021: Rhode Island residents 16 and older became eligible for vaccination.
• April 5, 2021: Rhode Island expanded vaccine eligibility to all individuals 50 years of age and older.
• March 12, 2021: Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) announced school staff and childcare workers were eligible for vaccination starting March 12. Previously, Rhode Island prioritized individuals based on age and underlying conditions. All residents 60 and older and residents 16 or older with an underlying medical condition (including lung disease, heart disease, and diabetes) also became eligible for vaccination.
• February 22, 2021: In Rhode Island, individuals 65 and older became eligible to register for vaccination. Previously, anyone age 75 and older could schedule an appointment.
• February 18, 2021: In Rhode Island, individuals 75 and older became eligible for vaccination appointments. This marked the beginning of Phase 2 in the state’s distribution plan. On Feb. 22, individuals 65 and older were scheduled to become eligible to register for vaccination. Previously, in Phase 1, nursing home residents and healthcare workers were prioritized.
• January 28, 2021: Rhode Island started vaccinating individuals age 75 and older. Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) said the state was targeting later in February to vaccinate people 65 and older. Previously, only health care workers, first responders, and nursing home residents and staff were eligible.

School reopenings and closures

See also: School responses in Rhode Island to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Schools in Rhode Island were closed to in-person instruction on March 16, 2020, and remained closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. The state allowed schools to start reopening on September 14, 2020. The timeline below lists statewide responses we tracked.

• June 29, 2021: At the end of the school year, Burbio reported most schools were in-person in Rhode Island .
• January 15, 2021: Public schools were allowed to reopen on a staggered schedule between Jan. 7 and Jan. 15. After reopening, districts and schools were allowed to make their own decisions on openings and closures, but the state encouraged in-person learning schedules.
• September 14, 2020: In-person K-12 classes were allowed to resume statewide. Cumberland and Warwick school districts were starting the school year fully remotely. Most school districts resumed with a hybrid schedule.
• Sept. 10, 2020: At the beginning of the school year, Burbio reported about half of schools were in-person in Rhode Island .
• August 31, 2020: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced every public school district in the state except Providence and Central Falls would be permitted to resume in-person instruction when schools reopened for the 2020-2021 academic year. Raimondo said in-person classes were still scheduled to start Sept. 14. Raimondo also signed an executive order extending Phase III of the state’s reopening plan.
• August 24, 2020: Raimondo announced the Facilities Readiness Team would inspect every public school in the state to ensure compliance with Department of Health guidelines before reopening. Public schools statewide were set to reopen on Sept. 9 for teachers and Sept. 14 for students.
• August 12, 2020: Raimondo announced she was delaying the start of the school year until Sept. 14. She previously said she wanted schools to reopen at the end of August.
• June 19, 2020: The Rhode Island Department of Education released health and safety guidelines for reopening elementary and secondary schools.

• April 23, 2020: Island Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced that schools would not reopen for in-person instruction for the remainder of the academic year. Prior to the announcement, schools were closed through April 30.
• March 30, 2020: Raimondo announced that the statewide school closure, initially scheduled to end April 3, was extended through April 30.
• March 13, 2020: Raimondo ordered all public schools in the state to close. She said that the spring break planned for April would be rescheduled to the week of March 16. The Department of Education later closed all schools through April 3.

Statewide travel restrictions

See also: Travel restrictions issued by states in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

Does Rhode Island have restrictions on travel? No. Gov. Daniel McKee (D) rescinded an executive order requiring unvaccinated out-of-state travelers to quarantine or provide a negative COVID-19 test on July 6, 2021.

More information can be found at Visit Rhode Island.

Timeline

• July 6, 2021: Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee (D) rescinded an executive order requiring unvaccinated out-of-state travelers to quarantine or provide a negative COVID-19 test.
• February 1, 2021: The Rhode Island Department of Health removed Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming states from its travel restrictions list. Travelers arriving in Rhode Island from those states are not required to quarantine for 14 days. Thirty-three states remain on the list.
• June 30, 2020: Out-of-state visitors and Rhode Island residents traveling to Rhode Island from parts of the country with a positive coronavirus test rate of 5% or higher will need to provide a negative test result or quarantine for 14 days.
• March 28, 2020: Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) issued an executive requiring any person traveling to Rhode Island for any reason other than employment to automatically self-quarantine for two weeks. Residents who can work from home are required to do so. If a resident was unable to telecommute, they needed to self-quarantine when not at work. Public health, public safety, and healthcare workers were exempt.

Statewide mask requirements

See also: State-level mask requirements in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020

On June 4, 2020, Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) signed an executive order requiring individuals to wear face coverings in public. The Rhode Island Department of Commerce released guidance on face coverings. To view that guidance, click here.

Gov. Dan McKee (D) announced fully vaccinated individuals did not have to wear masks in most indoor public settings starting May 18.

On June 2, McKee ended the statewide outdoor mask mandate for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.

On July 6, McKee signed an executive order ending the statewide mask requirement for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.

On Dec. 15, McKee announced a new statewide mask requirement would go into effect on Dec. 20, 2021. Masks were required regardless of vaccination status at indoor venues with a capacity of 250 or more. For smaller indoor venues and businesses with indoor operations, establishments had to either require masks for all individuals, require vaccines for all individuals, or allow individuals to either wear a mask or show proof of vaccination.

On Feb. 9, McKee announced the state would end its statewide mask requirement on Feb. 11.

Noteworthy lawsuits

See also: Lawsuits about state actions and policies in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

Ballotpedia has not covered any noteworthy lawsuits in this state. Click the link above to see noteworthy lawsuits filed in response to the coronavirus pandemic in other states.

Officials and candidates diagnosed with or quarantined due to coronavirus

See also: Government official, politician, and candidate deaths, diagnoses, and quarantines due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

The table below lists officials or candidates who have been diagnosed with or quarantined due to coronavirus. The most recent announcements appear first.

Name	Office	Date	Status
Moira Walsh	Rhode Island House of Representatives District 3	July 15, 2020	Walsh announced on Twitter that she was self-quarantining after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Daniel McKee	Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island	January 9, 2021	McKee announced he would self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Grace Diaz	Rhode Island House of Representatives District 11	December 30, 2020	On December 30, 2020, Diaz announced that she had tested positive for coronavirus.
Sabina Matos	Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island	December 28, 2021	Matos announced on December 28, 2021, that she tested positive for COVID-19. She said she was vaccinated at the time she contracted the virus.
Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung	Candidate, Rhode Island House of Representatives District 15	April 28, 2020	On April 28, 2020, Fenton-Fung announced that she tested positive for COVID-19.

Paths to recovery by state

To read about other states’ responses and recoveries, click one of the links below:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Other state government responses

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General resources

The chart below shows coronavirus statistics from countries across the world. The information is provided by Real Clear Politics.

Click the links below to explore official resources related to the coronavirus outbreak.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
• U.S. Department of Education
• World Health Organization
• Trends in Number of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in the US Reported to CDC, by State/Territory
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccinations, Our World in Data (Number of vaccines administered)
• Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker, New York Times (Progress of vaccine trials)

See also

• Documenting America's Path to Recovery
• School responses in Rhode Island to the coronavirus pandemic
• School responses to the coronavirus pandemic by state
• COVID-19 vaccine distribution by state
• Travel restrictions by state
• Federal government responses to the coronavirus pandemic