Daily COVID-19 Report - State by State

Some of the new developments in today’s report include:

• Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) issued an order establishing a Michigan Nursing Homes COVID-19 Preparedness Task Force.
• Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) has extended the Safe Return instituted via EO No. 1492 until July 6.
• Utah Governor Gary Herbert (R) issued an order updating guidelines (Version 4.7) for all business sectors in the reopening phases process.

Since the global outbreak of Coronavirus:

► Over 185 bills have been introduced in 42 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia on paid sick leave and worker protections as well as appropriations requests.

► Over 350 executive actions have been issued in 50 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands related to declarations of states of emergency, school closures, prohibition of mass gatherings, retail and business closures and restrictions, and stay at home orders. Over 1,300 executive actions have been issued in total.

► Over 20 state task forces have been established by 12 governors.

► Over 25 states and the District of Columbia have issued emergency regulations on a number of issues including but not limited to insurance carriers, labor and wage, and medical licensure.

► 69 legislative chambers have either temporarily adjourned, moved to virtual meetings, or announced an early recess or sine die.