As we all await Governor Eric Holcomb’s answer today on how the State will move forward with the Stay at Home order, here is what our neighboring states are doing.
Ohio Governor Dewine announced last evening that he is extending the stay at home order for his state through 11:59 p.m. May 29, with only certain businesses allowed to remain open. Governor DeWine announced health procedures that don’t require an overnight stay can begin again today along with dentist offices and veterinarian offices. On May 4, general office spaces, distribution centers, manufacturing centers, and construction can continue. On May 12, consumers, retail, and services can reopen.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended her state’s stay-at-home order until May 15 last week.
Governor J.B. Pritzker broke down changes coming to Illinois’ stay-at-home order beginning Friday. The amended order will continue until May 30, easing restrictions for some, but heightening them for others. Starting today in Illinois retail stores can reopen by taking orders online and over the phone and offering pick-up and delivery. Greenhouses and garden centers will be opening with specified social distancing measures in place. Many of our state parks will be open, and many golf courses will open with strict social distancing measures in place. And elective surgeries that had been put off due to the crisis can now be scheduled in surgicenters and hospitals.
Governor Andy Beshear’s stay-at-home order is currently indefinite in Kentucky but on Wednesday, Governor Beshear said that as long as Kentucky keeps up the fight against the coronavirus with promising results, the following business sectors are in line to restart:
- May 11 – Manufacturing, construction, vehicle and vessel dealerships, professional services (at 50% of pre-outbreak capacity), horse racing (without spectators), pet grooming and boarding
- May 20 – Retail, houses of worship
- May 25 – Social gatherings of no more than 10 people, barbers, salons, cosmetology businesses, and similar services
Governor Beshear said that a couple of industries and businesses are not quite ready to open, which include restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, campgrounds, youth sports, summer camps, daycares (except for essential health care workers), and public pools.
