What's the government response timeline for United States?

"Contact tracing was used in Seattle and parts of California early on in their coronavirus outbreaks, but as community spread took hold, many cities and states switched to a "mitigation" approach, like closing schools and other social distancing measures." https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/04/10/831200054/cdc-director-very-aggressive-contact-tracing-needed-for-u-s-to-return-to-normal

Starting Sunday, passengers flying to the U.S. from Hubei province in China will be placed under a 14-day quarantine. Archived link: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/u-s-declares-public-health-emergency-over-coronavirus-n1127856

Some testing was carried out before this, but was the date when testing began on all: -Travelers from China, Italy, Iran, Japan and South Korea, all which the CDC placed travel restrictions on in the weeks before. -Cases where respiratory illness was severe enough to require hospitalization, regardless of personal or travel history. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-the-cdcs-restrictive-testing-guidelines-hid-the-coronavirus-epidemic-11584882001

CDC upgrades it's warning to level 3, meaning avoid non-essential travel. This leads to the cancellation of large events, like the American Physical Society annual meeting. https://www.aps.org/upload/CancellationAttendanceCert.pdf

As of March 2, foreign nationals who have travelled to Iran within the past 14 days are denied permission to enter the US. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/coronavirus-travel-restrictions/

"Anyone who wants a coronavirus test may get one if a doctor agrees". However, testing capacity is still fairly limited. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/04/health/coronavirus-test-demand.html?auth=login-facebook

Washington District Shuts Down All Schools to Slow Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak Link: https://www.thedailybeast.com/northshore-school-district-shuts-down-all-schools-to-slow-deadly-coronavirus-outbreak

San Fransisco private businesses are advised to cancel large events like athletic contests and music concerts. Only recommendation at this time https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/sf-officials-urge-residents-to-limit-outings-avoid-large-gatherings/

San Fransisco bans gatherings more than 1000 people https://www.businessinsider.com/san-francisco-bans-large-gatherings-1000-people-2020-3?r=US&IR=T Statewise-changes and dates are listed in website: https://archive.vn/6NqU4

Statewise-changes and dates are listed in website: https://archive.vn/6NqU4 Oregon: No gatherings of more than 250 people in Oregon for 4 weeks, Gov. Kate Brown says Link: https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/03/no-gatherings-of-250-or-more-people-in-oregon-for-4-weeks-gov-kate-brown-says.html Washington: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said he’s banning gatherings of more than 250 people in several counties. Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/11/washington-state-bans-large-events-to-contain-the-coronavirus-outbreak.html

California: Gov. Newsom orders statewide cancellation of gatherings over 250 people https://archive.vn/AKQZJ

New York: Gov. Cuomo bans gatherings of more than 500 people in New York state Link: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gov-cuomo-bans-gatherings-more-500-people-new-york-state-n1157086

For state by state restrictions see: https://archive.vn/6NqU4

TRUMP: "If you don't have to travel I wouldn't do it ... we want this thing to end." https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/03/14/coronavirus-travel-president-trump-adds-united-kingdom-ireland-fl "CDC does not generally issue advisories or restrictions for travel within the United States." https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html

US travel ban on 26 European countries comes into force https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51883728

First drive-through testing site introduced in New York https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-york-launches-drive-thru-testing-site-for-covid-19 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-york-launches-drive-thru-testing-site-for-covid-19

First stay at home orders on March 15th in Puerto Rico, March 19th in California, and so forth. For a good record of when these went into effect in each state: https://archive.vn/wip/XBuyE There still remain a few states who have no enforced stay at home orders, and some states will begin their move away as of April 24th

The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.16.20_coronavirus-guidance_8.5x11_315PM.pdf

Decisions to close transit systems in the U.S. are decentralized and rest with local jurisdictions or regional transit authorities. Large cities' transit systems (which are discussed in the NY Times article) remain open, while smaller transit systems have suspended or closed. Evidence of smaller systems closing as early as March 17, as reported in this trade publication: https://www.masstransitmag.com/bus/article/21130388/smaller-transit-providers-suspending-service-or-limiting-to-medically-necessary-trips-due-to-covid19-concerns (Livingston Essential Transportation Service (LETS) is a medium urban system with Livingston County as its service area. LETS is also a department of the county government.)

TRUMP 14/03: "If you don't have to travel I wouldn't do it ... we want this thing to end." https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/03/14/coronavirus-travel-president-trump-adds-united-kingdom-ireland-fl "CDC does not generally issue advisories or restrictions for travel within the United States." CDC "The CDC does not generally issue advisories or restrictions for travel within the United States." https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html

Several States implementing working from home or stay at home policies: Alabama: April 3 Alaska: Mar 28 Arizona: Mar 31 California: March 19 Colorado: March 26 - April 11 Connecticut: March 23 Delaware: March 24 - May 15 Dist. of Columbia: Florida: April 3 Georgia: April 3 - 13 Hawaii: March 25 Idaho: March 25 Illinois: March 21 Indiana: March 24 - April 6 Kansas: March 30 Kentucky: March 26 Louisiana: March 23 https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/23/us/coronavirus-which-states-stay-at-home-order-trnd/index.html

State by state variation, California starts on 19/03, then others follow https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/emergencies-closures-states-handling-coronavirus-200317213356419.html --------- Financial Times from 23/03/20 ----------- Please use the sharing tools found via the share button at the top or side of articles. Copying articles to share with others is a breach of FT.com T&Cs and Copyright Policy. Email licensing@ft.com to buy additional rights. Subscribers may share up to 10 or 20 articles per month using the gift article service. More information can be found at https://www.ft.com/tour. https://www.ft.com/content/f96ada9f-bd2a-39a7-8b59-c4170f5a1101 Peter Wells MAR 23, 22:46 More than 42% of the US now under 'stay at home' orders New Mexico has become the latest state to issue a stay at home order, bringing the proportion of the US population under lockdown now and in coming days to more than 40 per cent. The order from the southwestern state, which comes into effect at 8am on March 24, means the number of US states ordering residents to stay at their residences more than doubled on Monday to 15. Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, West Virginia and Wisconsin made such announcements earlier in the day. The 15 states where those orders are effective or about to come into effect cover just over 42 per cent of the population in the 50 states and District of Columbia. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the US has soared to more than 41,000 as of Monday, 579 of whom have died, according to John Hopkins University. That is more cases than any country after China and Italy, and the number of people who test positive is expected to continue to rise rapidly as the US ramps up the ability to test people with symptoms. New York is the hardest-hit state, with the number of confirmed cases rising by 5,707 in the past 24 hours, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 20,875. Some individual cities and counties have issued stay at home orders, even though the states have not. As such, the proportion of the population affected by those restrictions probably exceeds 42 per cent. Texas, the US's second most-populous state, does not have a stay at home order in place, but local media reported the capital, Austin, was expected to take this route tomorrow, following in the footsteps of Dallas and Waco. https://www.ft.com/content/f96ada9f-bd2a-39a7-8b59-c4170f5a1101

State by state differences shown in archived link: https://archive.vn/6NqU4 Illinois March 21 at 5 p.m., which bans gatherings of more than 10 people. Georgia introduces ban on gatherings of more than 10 people: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-georgia-idUSKBN2180GR

State by state variation, California starts on 19/03, then others follow https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/emergencies-closures-states-handling-coronavirus-200317213356419.html --------- Financial Times from 23/03/20 ----------- Please use the sharing tools found via the share button at the top or side of articles. Copying articles to share with others is a breach of FT.com T&Cs and Copyright Policy. Email licensing@ft.com to buy additional rights. Subscribers may share up to 10 or 20 articles per month using the gift article service. More information can be found at https://www.ft.com/tour. https://www.ft.com/content/f96ada9f-bd2a-39a7-8b59-c4170f5a1101 Peter Wells MAR 23, 22:46 More than 42% of the US now under 'stay at home' orders New Mexico has become the latest state to issue a stay at home order, bringing the proportion of the US population under lockdown now and in coming days to more than 40 per cent. The order from the southwestern state, which comes into effect at 8am on March 24, means the number of US states ordering residents to stay at their residences more than doubled on Monday to 15. Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, West Virginia and Wisconsin made such announcements earlier in the day. The 15 states where those orders are effective or about to come into effect cover just over 42 per cent of the population in the 50 states and District of Columbia. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the US has soared to more than 41,000 as of Monday, 579 of whom have died, according to John Hopkins University. That is more cases than any country after China and Italy, and the number of people who test positive is expected to continue to rise rapidly as the US ramps up the ability to test people with symptoms. New York is the hardest-hit state, with the number of confirmed cases rising by 5,707 in the past 24 hours, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 20,875. Some individual cities and counties have issued stay at home orders, even though the states have not. As such, the proportion of the population affected by those restrictions probably exceeds 42 per cent. Texas, the US's second most-populous state, does not have a stay at home order in place, but local media reported the capital, Austin, was expected to take this route tomorrow, following in the footsteps of Dallas and Waco. https://www.ft.com/content/f96ada9f-bd2a-39a7-8b59-c4170f5a1101

Unemployment insurance in the U.S. is state-specific, but overseen by the U.S. Dept. of Labor. On average, unemployment insurance replaces ~50% of lost wages for a finite period of time. The CARES Act, signed into law on 27 March 2020, boosted unemployment benefits by supplementing state benefits with $600 per week, and expanding eligibility to individuals that normally don't qualify for unemployment insurance (e.g. gig workers & independent contractors). Secondary source, archived: https://www.cbpp.org/research/economy/policy-basics-unemployment-insurance The CARES Act also established a low-interest, forgivable loan program for small businesses to help keep employees on payroll. Primary source, U.S. Small Business Administration, archived: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program

CARES Act, signed into law on 27 March 2020, implemented targeted debt relief based on Federal jurisdiction (e.g. eviction freezes for federal housing programs, mortgage forbearance for federally-backed mortgages, etc.). Primary source (U.S. House of Representatives, Financial Services Committee, archived link: https://financialservices.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=406472 Debt/contract relief also implemented at state level (e.g. eviction freezes, rent increase freezes, utility bill late charge waivers, etc.), but case-specific and not captured in this coding scheme.

Massachusetts initiates extensive contact tracing; most of the US remains unable to do so, hence coding remains at 1. https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-covid-19-community-tracing-collaborative-to-further

Some states have still not introduced restrictions: Use this for live updates https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html

"A handful of more rural states — Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota — did not have statewide stay-at-home orders in place as of Tuesday. A few others had only partial orders, issued locally by cities or counties." The web archive has this page regularly archived for each of the days throughout this period, so useful to see the changes. Archived link: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html

Education trade publication's tracker of school closures. Link not archivable. https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-coronavirus-and-school-closures.html

Alameda County recommends canceling, postponing large events https://abc7news.com/health/alameda-county-recommends-canceling-postponing-large-events-amid-covid-19-outbreak/6004261/

Covered by stay-at-home orders, which in the U.S. are issued by state or local jurisdictions (no national mandate). https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-policy-watch/stay-at-home-orders-to-fight-covid19/

Covered by stay-at-home orders, which in the U.S. are issued by state or local jurisdictions (no national mandate). https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-policy-watch/stay-at-home-orders-to-fight-covid19/ See also https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html

Covered by stay-at-home orders, which in the U.S. are issued by state or local jurisdictions (no national mandate). https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-policy-watch/stay-at-home-orders-to-fight-covid19/ See also https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html

Testing frameworks differ significantly between state and local jurisdictions. Drive-through testing available in certain areas, as noted in prior updates to this indicator. National policy, set by the CDC, is closer to 1 - Symptomatic & eligible (archived link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/clinical-criteria.html)

"Right now in hot spots like New York City, contact tracing isn't really happening....Since the epidemic isn't affecting all places equally, in a place like Utah, where the case count is much lower than New York City, contact tracing is feasible and happening now." Archived link: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/04/14/833726999/how-contact-tracing-can-help-fight-coronavirus

Education trade publication's tracker of school closures. As of 16/04, South Dakota, Tennessee, Maine, Idaho, and California only recommend, but not require all schools to close. Link not archivable. https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-coronavirus-and-school-closures.html

Coordinated public campaign: https://www.coronavirus.gov/ Announcement of 'Opening Up America Again' guidelines from the White House, released on 16 April, which outline phased return/ opening. Archived link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/

Covered by stay-at-home orders, which in the U.S. are issued by state or local jurisdictions (no national mandate). Archived link: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/12/815200313/what-governors-are-doing-to-tackle-spreading-coronavirus

Covered by stay-at-home orders, which in the U.S. are issued by state or local jurisdictions (no national mandate). Archived link: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/12/815200313/what-governors-are-doing-to-tackle-spreading-coronavirus

Testing frameworks differ significantly between state and local jurisdictions. Drive-through testing available in certain areas, as noted in prior updates to this indicator. National policy, set by the CDC, is closer to 1 - Symptomatic & eligible (archived link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/clinical-criteria.html)

Large transit systems remain open with reduced service, while certain small transit systems remain closed. Decision to close public transit rests with local jurisdictions and/or regional transit authorities. One such example of a closed system (Kalamazoo, MI): https://www.kmetro.com/

National Public Radio interview with CDC director: "The CDC is only talking about directly deploying hundreds of workers, and the country probably needs tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of these contact tracers. And, you know, it's a huge gamble to think we have all summer to get this together." Archived link: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/840522572

All states have now ordered schools to close through the end of the school year, with a few exceptions (Wyoming schools ordered closed through 30 April, Montana through 6 May, New York & New Jersey through 15 May, etc.). Per tracker updated by education trade publication Education Week. Link not archivable: https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-coronavirus-and-school-closures.html Universities have largely closed or moved instruction to digital learning, although there may be exceptions (varies depending on whether university is public v. private, and the state in which a university is located). Archived link: https://www.ncsl.org/research/education/higher-education-responses-to-coronavirus-covid-19.aspx

All states have ordered or recommended school closures, with most states implementing this until the end of the academic year and some into May, as shown in the archived link: https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-coronavirus-and-school-closures.html Universities and colleges have largely cancelled in-person classes or shifted to online-only instruction. Archived link: https://www.ncsl.org/research/education/higher-education-responses-to-coronavirus-covid-19.aspx

Public transport open with some restrictions and changes to services. For example, New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) show they are running services. Report that they will be shutting the subway from 1-5 am to disinfect trains (starting May 6th) https://new.mta.info/coronavirus/subway-and-bus-service

Continuation of ban of foreign nationals entering the US who have visited the following countries in the last 14 days: China Iran European Schengen area (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City) United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) Republic of Ireland https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html

17 states have reopened non-essential businesses that have distancing measures in place, whilst many others remain closed for all but essential work. Archived link: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html

State by state differences in bans on gatherings, with many with orders to ban gatherings of more than 10 people. Archived link: https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/Coronavirus-countries-cities-ban-events-meetings

Talks of expanding income support to Jan 2021: I assume that this was not discontinued during this period https://fortune.com/2020/05/13/stimulus-check-round-2-next-second-payment-checks-2020-how-much-worth-who-qualifies-children-unemployment-benefits-heroes-act-coronavirus-relief/

Federal student loans repayment have been suspended until September. Now there is talk about forgiving them: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherrim/2020/05/12/stimulus-proposal-10000-student-debt-forgiveness/

Most states continue to implement stay at home orders whilst some are being relaxed: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html

State by state differences on stay in place legislation; https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html

Covered under stay at home orders, which differ between states. Largely, 'residents to only leave for essential activities, essential government functions or to operate essential businesses or operations'. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html Summary of state to state differences: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/12/815200313/what-governors-are-doing-to-tackle-spreading-coronavirus

Probably no reopening in the majority of states until late 2020: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/18/us/schools-closed-coronavirus/

13 States are lifting restrictions (some of them reopening businesses) although they do not meet White House criteria (e.g. downward trend in new cases) for reopening. Other states maintain their stay-at-home orders https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/coronavirus-us-states-reopen-business-map-trump-a9511306.html

13 States are lifting restrictions (some of them reopening businesses) although they do not meet White House criteria (e.g. downward trend in new cases) for reopening. Other states maintain their stay-at-home orders https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/coronavirus-us-states-reopen-business-map-trump-a9511306.html

13 States are lifting restrictions (some of them reopening businesses) although they do not meet White House criteria (e.g. downward trend in new cases) for reopening. Other states maintain their stay-at-home orders https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/coronavirus-us-states-reopen-business-map-trump-a9511306.html

13 States are lifting restrictions (some of them reopening businesses) although they do not meet White House criteria (e.g. downward trend in new cases) for reopening. Other states maintain their stay-at-home orders https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/coronavirus-us-states-reopen-business-map-trump-a9511306.html

"A few states require anyone traveling from out of state to immediately self-quarantine for a period of 14 days, while many other states strongly urge or recommend such quarantines. Even within that quarantine guidance, states have regularly exempted (1) travel for essential activities (i.e., to provide medical or home care for others) and (2) travel necessary for jobs at essential businesses." https://www.natlawreview.com/article/reading-between-lines-which-domestic-travel-quarantine-guidelines-apply

No lifting of travel bans from China and Europe soon. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-travel-analysi/why-the-united-states-might-not-open-up-to-international-travelers-any-time-soon-idUSKBN22Q2SP

Big gaps across jurisdictions persist. Also, in many cases testing is left to private companies: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-tests/cvs-health-to-launch-covid-19-drive-thru-test-sites-in-five-u-s-states-idUSKBN22Q1W8

Proposed bill to expand contact tracing, but for now "There are only 2,200 contact tracers in the entire United States right now, which has 330 million people. As many as 50,000 public healthjobs have been lost since the Great Recession, and public health departments simply don’t have the resources to hire the people they need." https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/coronavirus-contact-tracing-could-stop-covid-19-reopen-america-we-ncna1206701

Current CDC guidance can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/open-america/contact-tracing.html

While some states are doing extensive contact tracing, many states are currently unable to do so; https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/16/us-states-begin-reopening-contact-tracing-programs-scramble

It is difficult to modify this "3" given the immense variations across the country, given that decisions as to who gets tested depend on state and county level decisions. However, this 3 may be inappropriate, given that in a vast majority of states, testing is only being carried out for patients showing symptoms. CDC guidelines establish the following: - Testing is recommended for all close contacts of confirmed or probable COVID-19 patients. - Those contacts who test positive (symptomatic or asymptomatic) should be managed as a confirmed COVID-19 case. - Asymptomatic contacts testing negative should self-quarantine for 14 days from their last exposure (i.e., close encounter with confirmed or probable COVID-19 case) - If testing is not available, symptomatic close contacts should self-isolate and be managed as a probable COVID-19 case. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/contact-tracing/contact-tracing-plan/contact-tracing.html

KFF reporting that several states still instituting large gatherings ban. [Select large gathering ban in drop down interactive map] https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE

KFF reporting that several states still instituting bans on gatherings of more than 10 people (including MA, MN, NC, OK, and NV). [Select large gathering ban in drop down interactive map] https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE

New York City subway system has overnight closures remaining in effect, even as service expands. NYC: https://abc7ny.com/reopen-nyc-mta-subway-ny/6232748/

As reported in NYT tracker updated June 12, stay-at-home orders are largely loosening or being allowed to expire around the country, with states such as California and Oregon still reporting regional shut downs. KFF reports further stay at home orders are still in effect. NYT report (updated June 12): https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html KFF report (published June 12): https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE CA government reporting stay-at-home orders update June 12" https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl_LEiL6B6gIVFk2GCh1vvwHBEAAYASAAEgIZF_D_BwE OR government showing Multnomah County has not yet progressed to Stage 1 opening: https://govstatus.egov.com/reopening-oregon

KFF reports mandatory quarantine for travelers from certain states remain for Kansas, and for all air travelers for New Mexico. https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE Forbes reports that Maine has maintained restrictions for summer visitors, including continued bans of visitors from states beyond Vermont and New Hampshire (these to be reviewed in July)/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2020/06/12/these-2-states-now-require-summer-visitors-to-take-a-covid-19-test/#1ef5a10ef6dc

Banned arrival of foreign nationals from some regions, namely China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and Brazil as reported on CDC websites. US citizens or permanent residents are permitted to return through selected airports with additional screening procedures. CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html

Economic Impact Payments still open for application and information on IRS website. https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

Student loan relief remains active (through September): https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus

'Opening up America' messaging still in effect. https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/

US states inconsistent in contact tracing capabilities. Washington Post report: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/the-health-202/2020/06/15/the-health-202-u-s-isn-t-ready-for-the-contact-tracing-it-needs-to-stem-the-coronavirus/5ee6528b602ff12947e8c0d7/

According to Yale Program on Financial Stability, June 8 saw enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act that lessen the burden of PPP loans on borrowers and ease requirements https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm1026

According to Yale Program on Financial Stability, the US Treasury Department "issued new and revised guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in the form of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA), which expands eligibility for businesses with owners who have past felony convictions." https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6EgMa4KGDfFzcsZJKqwiH7yqkhnCQtW7gI7eHpZuqg/edit

KFF reports sustained school closures in almost all states (Montana has rescinded school closure, several other state governments have "recommended" closure) https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE

New York Times reporting of each states' guidelines shows that on June 15, Delaware became the last state to let expire a stay at home order, meaning all employers can now require anyone to return to work. NYT overview: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html New Hampshire media confirmation: https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/coronavirus/all-nh-businesses-now-have-date-to-reopen/article_558bfac2-5c67-5163-9fa3-7d7fcb426d9f.html "As Gov. Chris Sununu ended the ban on gatherings of more than 10, he also announced his stay-at-home order will expire Monday, meaning all employers can now require anyone to return to work." KFF provides further confirmation, as of June 15 update all states have (at minimum) some non-essential businesses permitted to reopen with reduced capacity––most states had even more flexible opening policies. No data presented on KFF page for UT, WY, SD, NE or AR, but individual searches for state-specific policies shows that none currently require total closure of non-essential businesses in any of those states, and some did not close businesses in the first place. https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE

KFF reports several states still holding stay at home orders. https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE California one example of continued stay at home order even as phased reopening continues https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/

Inter-state travel bans and quarantine requirements remain in effect in several states. KFF: https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE Multistate: http://archive.vn/W6GLl

CDC still bans foreign nationals who have been in specific countries in the past 14 days. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html

KFF's non-essential business closures indicator further confirms that all states who had closed non-essential businesses have permitted their reopening in some capacity, though closer look at state policies still restrict many industries across the country. https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE

KFF reports large gatherings ban varying by state but largely enacted (though many states have recently expanded permissible gathering numbers). https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE

While most state governments have permitted gatherings (at least up to and including 10 people), New Mexico has defined "mass gatherings" as 5 or more people outside of the same household and has banned them until the end of June. https://www.krqe.com/health/three-months-in-whats-changed-during-new-mexicos-covid-19-shutdown/ Some cities and counties seem to appear to have similar restrictions (ex: Palm Springs and Orange County in California) https://www.palmspringsca.gov/government/covid-19-updates KFF reports large gatherings ban varying by state but largely enacted (though many states have recently expanded permissible gathering numbers). No recorded policies specified in KFF as disallowing 10 or fewer (lowest limits are "expanded to new limit below 25" and ">10 prohibited"). Restrictions vary on form (indoor/outdoor, private/religious etc), however all states report permissions of gatherings of 10 or fewer even in strictest forms. https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE

Overnight closures remain in NYC subway. https://new.mta.info/coronavirus Denver public transit shows evidence of reductions in service due to lack of demand (ex: routes by reservation only) https://www.rtd-denver.com/service-changes/covid-19-service-plan Chicago committed to keeping all lines lines open in May. https://chi.streetsblog.org/2020/05/15/unlike-mta-cta-wont-close-the-l-for-cleaning-but-homeless-on-transit-need-services/ LA public transit experiencing reductions in service (below report from April), though this was as a result of pandemic not a safety measure. http://archive.vn/km1v8

Unemployment benefits specific to COVID recovery continue to be administered through states. However, USA today reports the $600 in extra jobless benefits are set to expire July 31. https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus/unemployment-insurance

Utility shut-off protections continue in addition to previously listed protections. https://www.naruc.org/compilation-of-covid-19-news-resources/state-response-tracker/ Some protections on eviction protections, mortgage payment forbearance, and small business loans under the CARES act are set to expire in July and August. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/06/22/cares-act-600-unemployment-other-covid-19-relief-set-end/3211921001/

Testing has become much more available since March (though uneven, and not as high proportional availability as other countries). https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/testing/individual-states/usa Testing available through several commercial and private entities even without symptoms. Example from North Texas: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-health/2020/06/09/heres-where-you-can-get-a-coronavirus-test-in-north-texas/

Reporting published June 19 summarizes the continuation of CARES Act enhanced unemployment insurance in line with previously coded policies up to July 31 (assuming Congress does not extend extra payments) http://archive.fo/cZQtI

Reporting published June 19 summarizes the continuation of eviction freezes for federally-backed properties to expire on July 25, with state-level variation for private properties. The Federal Housing Finance authority had also announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages would be expended until August 31. Student loan reprieve lasts until September 30. summary: http://archive.fo/cZQtI federal housing finance agency: http://archive.vn/zKtGc

Tri-state governors (of NY, NJ, and CT) expand list of states whose visitors will be required to quarantine for 14 days effective midnight June 25. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-governor-murphy-and-governor-lamont-announce-joint-incoming-travel-advisory-all

CDC continues to report foreign travelers from certain countries being prohibited. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html

Government coronavirus page and "Opening up America Again" page still active, press briefings ongoing. https://www.coronavirus.gov/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/

The Trump administration announced June 24 that it would end funding for 13 federally run and funded COVID-19 testing sites at the end of June, describing that control would be transitioned to the states where the testing centers are located (CO, PA, IL, NJ, TX). These are the last of the original 41 federally operated testing sites. While state funding and direct control is ending, coding maintained at the level of 3 due to promises that testing site capacity and operations would not change (this should be followed). http://archive.vn/oMFch

States continue or reinstate closures of non-essential businesses, mostly indoor bars and dining services, as well as entertainment. https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/ http://archive.fo/AMJhx

New Mexico still bans gatherings of more than 5 people. https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2020/07/01/if-covid-19-situation-doesnt-improve-nm-may-bring-back-restrictions/

Miami Beach enacts a 12:30am curfew, limiting movement within that time except for essential services to begin July 2. Miami-Dade County enacts a countywide curfew from 10pm to 6am beginning July 3. Miami Beach https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/City-of-Miami-Beach-Amends-Emergency-Order-July-1-20201.pdf Miami-Dade County https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2020-07-02-mayor-covid-measures.asp

Overnight service closures (1-5am) continue on NYC subway. https://new.mta.info/

Amid other widespread event cancellations, July 4 celebration and firework cancellations by cities and towns. https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/business/fourth-of-july-fireworks-displays.html

Small-business owners now have until Aug. 8 to apply for PPP loans. The Small Business Administration will begin accepting loan applications Monday, an SBA official said. The program’s original deadline was June 30. President Trump signed the order on July 4. White House announcement: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/bill-announcement-102/ Explainer article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ppp-loans-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-changes-11594033156

KFF reports ongoing widespread school closures for the school year. KFF reports that CA, OR, NM, NY, and ME all maintain statewide stay-at-home orders. https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/

KFF reports that CA, OR, NM, NY, and ME all maintain statewide stay-at-home orders. https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/

Harvard Global Health Institute testing and tracing tracker (released July 1) shows most states not meeting their stated testing goals, though fee-for-service options continue to be offered. https://globalepidemics.org/july-6-2020-state-testing-targets/

Harvard Global Health Institute testing and tracing tracker (released July 1) shows most states not meeting their stated contact tracing goals. https://globalepidemics.org/july-6-2020-state-testing-targets/

Tri-state area continues to requires quarantines of visitors from certain US states with high community spread. http://archive.fo/I0QIR

With rising case counts, some states have paused or reversed opening plans. However, even these states still allow some non-essential businesses to operate (retail, personal care, etc) according to KFF and the NYT. https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html

KFF reports that California has banned all gatherings, and that MN, NC, and MD have all banned gatherings of more than 10 people (10 people being allowed is currently coded as a level 4). However, several other states have lifted gathering restrictions. This has led to cancellation of events exceeding this limit. (use selection of 'large gatherings ban;) https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE

KFF reports that California has banned all gatherings, and that MN, NC, and MD have all banned gatherings of more than 10 people (10 people being allowed is currently coded as a level 4). However, several other states have lifted gathering restrictions. (use selection of 'large gatherings ban;) https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE

NYC metro 1-5am closure still in effect. https://new.mta.info/ St. Louis metro shows altered/reduced capacity. https://www.metrostlouis.org/health/

KFF reports that California is the only remaining state with a stay at home order in place. (select stay at home order in drop down) https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE

CDC page continues to show regional bans, corroborated by travel recap sites and other news sources. http://archive.fo/ACpjM https://thepointsguy.com/guide/reopening-soon-a-country-by-country-guide-to-coronavirus-recovery/ https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/us-working-eu-reopen-international-travel

Congress is set to discuss new COVID-19 aid package, stimulus this week with input from the president. An aid package has already passed the house. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/20/treasury-yields-investors-monitor-us-coronavirus-cases-stimulus-talks.html https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/top-republicans-meet-with-trump-to-negotiate-next-coronavirus-stimulus-package

"Senate Republicans’ proposed $1 trillion coronavirus aid bill on Monday, but Democrats have criticized the package’s limitations compared to a $3 trillion proposal that passed the House of Representatives in May. Complicating matters further, President Donald Trump on Tuesday voiced disagreement with some aspects of the bill, though talks are continuing". https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/29/europe-markets-coronavirus-cases-rise-us-stimulus-hits-impasse.html

Florida will provide COVID-19 antigen test results within 15 minutes at two sites in Miami-Dade county starting on Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis said at a news conference. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-florida/florida-to-provide-15-minute-covid-19-test-results-at-two-sites-idUKKCN24Z25S

Update on the previously mentioned aid plan: There is still a long way to go and an agreement to a timeline to reach an agreement -- one that is already one week after the initial deadline -- isn't much on its face. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/05/politics/congress-stimulus-negotiations/index.html

With certain exceptions, the CDC still notes the prohibiting of foreign nationals from entry to the US if they have been in China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil in the last 14 days. See the CDC website: http://archive.vn/3ElqN

According to data published and updated on 13 August by KFF, some states have started to roll back measures by allowing some or all non-essential businesses to reopen. For instance: - All non-essential businesses permitted to reopen in the following states: AL, CT, FL, ID, IN, MS, MT, PA, VA - New business closures or limits in the following states: AZ, CA, SC, TX See the data on KFF, archived: http://archive.vn/3R7DI. The data utilised is tabulated under the heading "State Social Distancing Actions".

According to data published and updated on 13 August by KFF, actions regarding large gatherings have been undertaken: - States that have "lifted" the ban of large gatherings: MO, NH, OK, SC, AL, AK, AR, FL, ID, KS, MD - State where all gatherings have been prohibited: CA See the data on KFF, archived: http://archive.vn/g9pDC.

Based on data from KFF, stay at home orders have been lifted in all states, with the exception of CA where there is a statewide order to stay at home, and in MA, GA and NY where orders have been rolled back to only include high risk groups. See the data on KFF, archived: http://archive.vn/J7Msr. The data utilised is tabulated under the heading "State Social Distancing Actions".

Based on data from KFF, stay at home orders have been lifted in all states, with the exception of CA where there is a statewide order to stay at home, and in MA, GA and NY where orders have been rolled back to only include high risk groups. See the data on KFF, archived: http://archive.vn/J7Msr. The data utilised is tabulated under the heading "State Social Distancing Actions".

According to the New York Times, New York City is the only major school district in the country to open for students part-time this fall. See the article in the New York Times, archived: http://archive.vn/OkUNQ

Fox News noted that according to a memo from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), unemployed Americans could start receiving an extra $300 in weekly jobless benefits at the end of August. The roll out of the benefit is dependent on each individual state, but 29 August is said to be the likely start date. See the article at Fox News online, archived: http://archive.vn/27TDa See the memo from FEMA, archived: http://archive.vn/nY7Q2