Joel Shannon, U.S.A. TODAY
Released 8: 52 a.m. ET April 19, 2020| Updated 2: 24 p.m. ET April 19, 2020
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Different social distancing orders across the U.S.A. helped slow the spread of the coronavirus, however states are feeling increasing pressure from protesters and at times the White House to unwind limitations. Some are outlining their strategies to do so.
President Donald Trump, who announced standards Thursday for states to start opening their economies, pointed out a handful of states taking steps towards a “safe, steady and phased opening,” consisting of Texas, Vermont and Ohio. He is pressing to relax the U.S. lockdown by Might 1, a strategy that hinges partly on more coronavirus testing.
Numerous states announced strategies to collaborate their action with next-door neighbors: California is moving forward in coordination with Washington and Oregon; governors from New york city, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island revealed plans to form a joint job force.
Some restrictions have actually currently been lifted. On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered some municipalities the green light to reopen beaches with restricted hours for walking, cycling, hiking, fishing, running, swimming, taking care of animals and browsing. In Jacksonville, people enthusiastically flocked to beaches when they resumed, drawing criticism on social networks. On Saturday, DeSantis said schools would remain closed through completion of the academic year.
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Here is a list of states making transfer to roll back social distancing regulations. We will keep this file updated:
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Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order that resumed outdoor leisure businesses, including golf courses, bait shops, public and private marinas and outdoor shooting ranges. The order went into impact the following day and requires locals to follow social distancing guidelines suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The order came a little more than 2 weeks before Walz’s stay-at-home required is set to expire May 4. All indoor recreational centers must remain closed up until then.
Montana
Trump stated Saturday that Montana will “begin lifting restrictions” on April 24.
New York
On Saturday, New york city joined Connecticut and New Jersey in opening up their marinas, boatyards and boat launches for leisure use.
The state updated its guidance for golf courses, unlocking for public and personal courses to open. Golf players will need to walk the course and bring their own bags without a motorized cart, according to Dani Lever, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s communication director.
Ohio
On May 1, the state will implement a “gradual” strategy to open, Gov. Mike DeWine stated April 16.
DeWine stated the strategy is being completed with magnate and advisors. It will start with companies able to include social distancing, cleaning up procedures and other steps to decrease spread of the infection.
Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced executive orders Friday that will ease a few of the limitations on retail stores and parks, but he said all schools, public and personal, will stay closed for the rest of the school year.
Abbott said all shops in Texas will be able to run retail-to-go beginning April24 They can provide products to customer’s vehicles, homes or other areas. State parks are to be reopened Monday.
Vermont
On Friday, Gov. Phil Scott revealed strategies to resume some businesses — under limitations — on Monday. Farmers markets can reopen in minimal capacities, beginning May 1.
Contributing: Lorenzo Reyes, U.S.A. TODAY; The Associated Press
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