Daily COVID-19 Report - State by State

2020 State and Local Government Responses

to COVID-19

JULY 10, 2020 4:44PM EST

This is Stateside's Daily Report about State and Local Government responses to the evolving COVID-19 situation. For updates throughout the day follow us on Twitter at @StatesideAssoc.

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

• California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) ordered 19 counties to cease indoor operations for restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, entertainment centers, and zoos. Bars must also cease all operations.

• Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) issued an executive order directing the Colorado Department of Human Services to access federal funds for child care services due to COVID-19.

• New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) issued an order which extends the state of emergency until August 4.

Since the global outbreak of Coronavirus:

► Over 190 bills have been introduced in 43 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 1,320 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.