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The majority of people in the United States are under a form of stay-at-home order to try to squelch the deadly coronavirus pandemic, yet some still have their reasons for wanting to drive across parts of the country.The majority of people in the United States are under a form of stay-at-home order to try to squelch the deadly coronavirus pandemic, yet some still have their reasons for wanting to drive across parts of the country.
In the last days, The New York Times has heard from people who have older parents in need of assistance, a new grandmother in Ohio whose daughter in North Carolina wants help with the baby, and those who were scheduled to move to a new job or home, all seeking advice on whether a road trip was advisable or even feasible.In the last days, The New York Times has heard from people who have older parents in need of assistance, a new grandmother in Ohio whose daughter in North Carolina wants help with the baby, and those who were scheduled to move to a new job or home, all seeking advice on whether a road trip was advisable or even feasible.
The Constitution guarantees the right to enter one state and leave another, but jurisdictions can require quarantines or statements of purpose. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, has said the White House coronavirus task force “literally every day” considers the possibility of restricting domestic travel in certain areas.The Constitution guarantees the right to enter one state and leave another, but jurisdictions can require quarantines or statements of purpose. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, has said the White House coronavirus task force “literally every day” considers the possibility of restricting domestic travel in certain areas.
With the situation in such flux, anyone considering a long-distance drive should follow the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and also research the situation in the states, counties and cities that they will be visiting for closures, restrictions, food options and hotel reservations.With the situation in such flux, anyone considering a long-distance drive should follow the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and also research the situation in the states, counties and cities that they will be visiting for closures, restrictions, food options and hotel reservations.
Here is the situation as of April 10 in each of the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia. Additionally, Alaska and Hawaii are requiring anyone arriving to quarantine for 14 days.Here is the situation as of April 10 in each of the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia. Additionally, Alaska and Hawaii are requiring anyone arriving to quarantine for 14 days.
Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Allowed to remain open.Hotels: Allowed to remain open.
Other: All beaches closed.Other: All beaches closed.
Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: There is a statewide order prohibiting dine-in service in any county with confirmed cases of Covid-19, which currently includes all counties in Arizona.Restaurants: There is a statewide order prohibiting dine-in service in any county with confirmed cases of Covid-19, which currently includes all counties in Arizona.
Hotels: Allowed to remain open.Hotels: Allowed to remain open.
Other: A mandatory 14-day quarantine for most travelers arriving by air from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut went into effect on April 9.Other: A mandatory 14-day quarantine for most travelers arriving by air from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut went into effect on April 9.
Driving restrictions: An executive order from Gov. Asa Hutchinson prevents individual jurisdictions in the state from issuing shelter-in-place orders, so some areas are implementing curfews instead. Both Little Rock and Jonesboro limit travel from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.Driving restrictions: An executive order from Gov. Asa Hutchinson prevents individual jurisdictions in the state from issuing shelter-in-place orders, so some areas are implementing curfews instead. Both Little Rock and Jonesboro limit travel from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Hotels, motels and vacation rentals are open only to authorized guests.Hotels: Hotels, motels and vacation rentals are open only to authorized guests.
Other: Casinos are closed, and state parks are open only for day use.Other: Casinos are closed, and state parks are open only for day use.
Driving restrictions: Stay-at-home order in effect for all but essential activities.Driving restrictions: Stay-at-home order in effect for all but essential activities.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: More than 150 hotels are providing discounted housing to health care workers helping coronavirus patients, and 800 others are potentially eligible for participation in the state’s leasing program.Hotels: More than 150 hotels are providing discounted housing to health care workers helping coronavirus patients, and 800 others are potentially eligible for participation in the state’s leasing program.
Other: Many state and national parks are closed. Travel to rural outdoor destinations is discouraged.Other: Many state and national parks are closed. Travel to rural outdoor destinations is discouraged.
Driving restrictions: Shelter-in-place order in effect for all but essential activities. On April 9, officials in Gunnison County, home to Crested Butte Mountain ski resort, issued a public health order prohibiting all nonresidents, including nonresident homeowners, from remaining in the county until at least April 30.Driving restrictions: Shelter-in-place order in effect for all but essential activities. On April 9, officials in Gunnison County, home to Crested Butte Mountain ski resort, issued a public health order prohibiting all nonresidents, including nonresident homeowners, from remaining in the county until at least April 30.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Not ordered to close.Hotels: Not ordered to close.
Other: Rocky Mountain National Park is closed. Nonessential travel to rural destinations is discouraged because of limited medical facilities.Other: Rocky Mountain National Park is closed. Nonessential travel to rural destinations is discouraged because of limited medical facilities.
Driving restrictions: A shelter-in-place order is in effect for all but essential activities. Any person coming into Connecticut by any mode of transportation is strongly urged to self-quarantine for 14 days.Driving restrictions: A shelter-in-place order is in effect for all but essential activities. Any person coming into Connecticut by any mode of transportation is strongly urged to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Lodging for leisure, vacation and other nonessential purposes is prohibited.Hotels: Lodging for leisure, vacation and other nonessential purposes is prohibited.
Other: Gov. Ned Lamont has strongly encouraged all Connecticut residents to avoid out-of-state travel.Other: Gov. Ned Lamont has strongly encouraged all Connecticut residents to avoid out-of-state travel.
Driving restrictions: Anyone from out of state traveling into Delaware is ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days, unless they are just transiting. Law enforcement officers are authorized to stop vehicles with out-of-state license plates to ask about recent travel and inform them of the quarantine requirement, unless they are driving on I-95, I-295, or I-495. A shelter-in-place order is in effect for all but essential activities.Driving restrictions: Anyone from out of state traveling into Delaware is ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days, unless they are just transiting. Law enforcement officers are authorized to stop vehicles with out-of-state license plates to ask about recent travel and inform them of the quarantine requirement, unless they are driving on I-95, I-295, or I-495. A shelter-in-place order is in effect for all but essential activities.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: All short-term rentals in the state are banned through May 15, with the exception of rentals to certain groups, including health care providers, journalists, those with public housing vouchers and victims of domestic violence.Hotels: All short-term rentals in the state are banned through May 15, with the exception of rentals to certain groups, including health care providers, journalists, those with public housing vouchers and victims of domestic violence.
Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order for all but essential activities is in effect. Travel is allowed for nonresidents to return to their homes outside of Washington, D.C.Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order for all but essential activities is in effect. Travel is allowed for nonresidents to return to their homes outside of Washington, D.C.
Restaurants: Some are open for takeout and delivery.Restaurants: Some are open for takeout and delivery.
Hotels: Have not been ordered to close.Hotels: Have not been ordered to close.
Driving restrictions: The governor is requiring most individuals who enter Florida from states with substantial community spread — including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut — to self-quarantine or self-isolate for 14 days or the duration of their trip, whichever is shorter. Roadside checkpoints are set up on interstates, and, in addition, anyone from Louisiana will be ordered to quarantine for 14 days. A shelter-in-place order is in effect except for essential trips.Driving restrictions: The governor is requiring most individuals who enter Florida from states with substantial community spread — including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut — to self-quarantine or self-isolate for 14 days or the duration of their trip, whichever is shorter. Roadside checkpoints are set up on interstates, and, in addition, anyone from Louisiana will be ordered to quarantine for 14 days. A shelter-in-place order is in effect except for essential trips.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Those offering vacation rentals are prohibited from taking on new reservations and from accepting new guests, in most cases. Hotels, motels, inns, time-shares and resorts are exempt.Hotels: Those offering vacation rentals are prohibited from taking on new reservations and from accepting new guests, in most cases. Hotels, motels, inns, time-shares and resorts are exempt.
Other: Theme parks and other attractions are closed, as are many beaches. The Florida Keys are closed to visitors.Other: Theme parks and other attractions are closed, as are many beaches. The Florida Keys are closed to visitors.
Driving restrictions: A shelter-in-place order is in effect for all but essential activities.Driving restrictions: A shelter-in-place order is in effect for all but essential activities.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: New short-term vacation rentals are suspended from April 9 through April 30; this does not apply to hotels, motels, extended-stay lodging or campgrounds.Hotels: New short-term vacation rentals are suspended from April 9 through April 30; this does not apply to hotels, motels, extended-stay lodging or campgrounds.
Other: Beaches are open, but visitors must follow social-distancing guidelines.Other: Beaches are open, but visitors must follow social-distancing guidelines.
Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order is in effect for all but essential activities. Some counties have individual orders. Anyone arriving in Blaine County from out of state, for instance, must isolate for 14 days, regardless of whether they are a resident or visitor.Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order is in effect for all but essential activities. Some counties have individual orders. Anyone arriving in Blaine County from out of state, for instance, must isolate for 14 days, regardless of whether they are a resident or visitor.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Blaine County, home to Sun Valley, has banned hotel and short-term rentals to those from outside the county unless they are performing essential functions.Hotels: Blaine County, home to Sun Valley, has banned hotel and short-term rentals to those from outside the county unless they are performing essential functions.
Other: Leisure travel in Idaho is discouraged. Idaho state parks are closed to camping through May 15. Many hot springs, campgrounds and parking areas in Boise National Forest are closed.Other: Leisure travel in Idaho is discouraged. Idaho state parks are closed to camping through May 15. Many hot springs, campgrounds and parking areas in Boise National Forest are closed.
Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order is in effect for all but essential activities.Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order is in effect for all but essential activities.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: No closure order.Hotels: No closure order.
Other: State parks, recreation areas and historic sites are closed, as are Chicago’s entire Lakefront Trail, adjacent parks, 606 Trail and Riverwalk.Other: State parks, recreation areas and historic sites are closed, as are Chicago’s entire Lakefront Trail, adjacent parks, 606 Trail and Riverwalk.
Driving restrictions: A shelter-in-place order bans all but essential activities and travel. For instance, nonresidents are allowed to return to their homes outside of the state, but are “strongly encouraged to verify that transportation out of Indiana remains available and functional before such travel.”Driving restrictions: A shelter-in-place order bans all but essential activities and travel. For instance, nonresidents are allowed to return to their homes outside of the state, but are “strongly encouraged to verify that transportation out of Indiana remains available and functional before such travel.”
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Hotels and motels remain open only for lodging and food delivery or carryout.Hotels: Hotels and motels remain open only for lodging and food delivery or carryout.
Other: Campgrounds throughout Indiana are closed except to those who live in R.V.s or in campgrounds with no other viable place of residence. No overnight stays are allowed in state parks.Other: Campgrounds throughout Indiana are closed except to those who live in R.V.s or in campgrounds with no other viable place of residence. No overnight stays are allowed in state parks.
Driving restrictions: None.Driving restrictions: None.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: No closure order.Hotels: No closure order.
Other: Casinos, campgrounds and all other nonessential businesses have been ordered closed.Other: Casinos, campgrounds and all other nonessential businesses have been ordered closed.
Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order is in effect for all but essential activities. Depending on the date of travel, home quarantine for 14 days is required for those who recently visited Connecticut, Louisiana, Colorado, California, Florida, New York, Washington, Illinois and New Jersey.Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order is in effect for all but essential activities. Depending on the date of travel, home quarantine for 14 days is required for those who recently visited Connecticut, Louisiana, Colorado, California, Florida, New York, Washington, Illinois and New Jersey.
Restaurants: Open for takeout, curbside pickup and delivery only.Restaurants: Open for takeout, curbside pickup and delivery only.
Hotels: Have not been ordered closed.Hotels: Have not been ordered closed.
Driving restrictions: Residents or nonresidents of Kentucky who enter the state must self-quarantine for 14 days. Exceptions are made for those traveling for employment, for work related to the state of emergency, for essential supplies, for health care, to care for a vulnerable person, or when required by a court order. Residents are encouraged to stay home and limit in-person contact.Driving restrictions: Residents or nonresidents of Kentucky who enter the state must self-quarantine for 14 days. Exceptions are made for those traveling for employment, for work related to the state of emergency, for essential supplies, for health care, to care for a vulnerable person, or when required by a court order. Residents are encouraged to stay home and limit in-person contact.
Restaurants: Closed except for drive-through, delivery and, in some instances, takeout.Restaurants: Closed except for drive-through, delivery and, in some instances, takeout.
Hotels: Have not been ordered closed.Hotels: Have not been ordered closed.
Other: Kentucky State Parks are closed for overnight stays.Other: Kentucky State Parks are closed for overnight stays.
Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: Only drive-through, curbside and delivery service allowed.Restaurants: Only drive-through, curbside and delivery service allowed.
Hotels: Allowed to remain open.Hotels: Allowed to remain open.
Other: Concert, music halls and other places of public amusement have been closed.Other: Concert, music halls and other places of public amusement have been closed.
Driving restrictions: Gov. Janet Mills has ordered all travelers arriving in Maine, except for those providing essential services, to self-quarantine for 14 days. Visitors are also advised not to travel to Maine from a Covid-19 hot spot or if they are displaying symptoms of the coronavirus. A “Stay Healthy at Home” directive prohibits travel except for essential activity.Driving restrictions: Gov. Janet Mills has ordered all travelers arriving in Maine, except for those providing essential services, to self-quarantine for 14 days. Visitors are also advised not to travel to Maine from a Covid-19 hot spot or if they are displaying symptoms of the coronavirus. A “Stay Healthy at Home” directive prohibits travel except for essential activity.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: All lodging operations, including hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, inns, Airbnb rentals, R.V. parks and campgrounds have been suspended, except for those serving vulnerable populations.Hotels: All lodging operations, including hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, inns, Airbnb rentals, R.V. parks and campgrounds have been suspended, except for those serving vulnerable populations.
Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order is in place except for essential activities. Residents of Maryland who travel outside of the state are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days.Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order is in place except for essential activities. Residents of Maryland who travel outside of the state are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Restaurants: Takeout or drive-through only.Restaurants: Takeout or drive-through only.
Hotels: Have not been ordered closed.Hotels: Have not been ordered closed.
Other: Campgrounds are closed, except for those living in R.V.s at campgrounds who have no other viable place of residence. Casinos are closed.Other: Campgrounds are closed, except for those living in R.V.s at campgrounds who have no other viable place of residence. Casinos are closed.
Driving restrictions: All travelers arriving in Massachusetts are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days unless they are essential workers. Visitors should not travel to the state if they have symptoms of Covid-19. People are asked to stay at home except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: All travelers arriving in Massachusetts are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days unless they are essential workers. Visitors should not travel to the state if they have symptoms of Covid-19. People are asked to stay at home except for essential activities.
Restaurants: No dine-in-service.Restaurants: No dine-in-service.
Hotels: Lodging for leisure or vacation is prohibited, but it is allowed when necessary for an essential service.Hotels: Lodging for leisure or vacation is prohibited, but it is allowed when necessary for an essential service.
Driving restrictions: People may enter or leave the state to go to their residence. Travel to a vacation rental is banned. After Friday, travel between two residences within Michigan prohibited in most instances. A stay-at-home order bans all but essential activities.Driving restrictions: People may enter or leave the state to go to their residence. Travel to a vacation rental is banned. After Friday, travel between two residences within Michigan prohibited in most instances. A stay-at-home order bans all but essential activities.
Restaurants: Takeout food is allowed.Restaurants: Takeout food is allowed.
Hotels: Have not been closed.Hotels: Have not been closed.
Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order limits all but essential activities. Minnesotans are “encouraged to stay close to home and are strongly discouraged from engaging in unnecessary travel.”Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order limits all but essential activities. Minnesotans are “encouraged to stay close to home and are strongly discouraged from engaging in unnecessary travel.”
Restaurants: No dine-in service. Social distancing rules must be followed when picking up food.Restaurants: No dine-in service. Social distancing rules must be followed when picking up food.
Hotels: Have not been closed.Hotels: Have not been closed.
Driving restrictions: Stay-at home order in effect. People outside their homes should socially distance and avoid gathering in groups of more than 10.Driving restrictions: Stay-at home order in effect. People outside their homes should socially distance and avoid gathering in groups of more than 10.
Restaurants: Open for takeout, curbside pickup and delivery only.Restaurants: Open for takeout, curbside pickup and delivery only.
Hotels: Have not been ordered closed.Hotels: Have not been ordered closed.
Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order allows only for essential activities.Driving restrictions: A stay-at-home order allows only for essential activities.
Restaurants: Takeout, delivery or drive-through.Restaurants: Takeout, delivery or drive-through.
Hotels: Have not been ordered to close.Hotels: Have not been ordered to close.
Driving restrictions: Travelers from out of state for nonwork-related purposes must self-quarantine for 14 days or the duration of their visit, whichever is shorter. A stay-at-home order directs people to stay home as much as possible.Driving restrictions: Travelers from out of state for nonwork-related purposes must self-quarantine for 14 days or the duration of their visit, whichever is shorter. A stay-at-home order directs people to stay home as much as possible.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Have not been ordered closed.Hotels: Have not been ordered closed.
Driving restrictions: Travelers to the state from areas of widespread transmission should self-quarantine for 14 days, and all out-of-state travelers (excluding commuters who are driving across state lines for work) are asked to quarantine, if feasible. A Directed Health Measure limits public gatherings to 10 people.Driving restrictions: Travelers to the state from areas of widespread transmission should self-quarantine for 14 days, and all out-of-state travelers (excluding commuters who are driving across state lines for work) are asked to quarantine, if feasible. A Directed Health Measure limits public gatherings to 10 people.
Restaurants: Takeout, delivery or curbside service only. Lines must socially distance.Restaurants: Takeout, delivery or curbside service only. Lines must socially distance.
Hotels: Not ordered to close.Hotels: Not ordered to close.
Driving restrictions: People arriving in Nevada from out of state are asked to self-quarantine and monitor their health for 14 days after arriving. All people are asked to stay at home except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: People arriving in Nevada from out of state are asked to self-quarantine and monitor their health for 14 days after arriving. All people are asked to stay at home except for essential activities.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Some hotels and motels remain open.Hotels: Some hotels and motels remain open.
Other: Casinos are closed.Other: Casinos are closed.
Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Updated June 12, 2020Updated June 12, 2020
Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.
So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.
Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.
A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.
Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.
Exercise researchers and physicians have some blunt advice for those of us aiming to return to regular exercise now: Start slowly and then rev up your workouts, also slowly. American adults tended to be about 12 percent less active after the stay-at-home mandates began in March than they were in January. But there are steps you can take to ease your way back into regular exercise safely. First, “start at no more than 50 percent of the exercise you were doing before Covid,” says Dr. Monica Rho, the chief of musculoskeletal medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. Thread in some preparatory squats, too, she advises. “When you haven’t been exercising, you lose muscle mass.” Expect some muscle twinges after these preliminary, post-lockdown sessions, especially a day or two later. But sudden or increasing pain during exercise is a clarion call to stop and return home.Exercise researchers and physicians have some blunt advice for those of us aiming to return to regular exercise now: Start slowly and then rev up your workouts, also slowly. American adults tended to be about 12 percent less active after the stay-at-home mandates began in March than they were in January. But there are steps you can take to ease your way back into regular exercise safely. First, “start at no more than 50 percent of the exercise you were doing before Covid,” says Dr. Monica Rho, the chief of musculoskeletal medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. Thread in some preparatory squats, too, she advises. “When you haven’t been exercising, you lose muscle mass.” Expect some muscle twinges after these preliminary, post-lockdown sessions, especially a day or two later. But sudden or increasing pain during exercise is a clarion call to stop and return home.
States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.
Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.
If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)
Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.
The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: All lodging is restricted to vulnerable populations and essential workers.Hotels: All lodging is restricted to vulnerable populations and essential workers.
Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: Drive-through, delivery and takeout only.Restaurants: Drive-through, delivery and takeout only.
Hotels: Have not been ordered to close.Hotels: Have not been ordered to close.
Other: All state parks, forests and county parks are closed. Casinos are closed.Other: All state parks, forests and county parks are closed. Casinos are closed.
Driving restrictions: All travelers from outside the state are asked to self-isolate for 14 days and monitor themselves for any symptoms. Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: All travelers from outside the state are asked to self-isolate for 14 days and monitor themselves for any symptoms. Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: Takeout and delivery only.Restaurants: Takeout and delivery only.
Hotels: Hotels, motels, R.V. parks and other places of lodging shall not operate at more than 25 percent of maximum occupancy.Hotels: Hotels, motels, R.V. parks and other places of lodging shall not operate at more than 25 percent of maximum occupancy.
Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: Takeout and delivery only.Restaurants: Takeout and delivery only.
Hotels: Not asked to close.Hotels: Not asked to close.
Driving restrictions: While North Carolina’s borders are open, some counties have imposed entry restrictions or curfews. Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: While North Carolina’s borders are open, some counties have imposed entry restrictions or curfews. Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: Takeout and delivery only.Restaurants: Takeout and delivery only.
Hotels: Have not been ordered to close.Hotels: Have not been ordered to close.
Driving restrictions: Those arriving in North Dakota must quarantine immediately for 14 days or the duration of their stay, whichever is shorter. Some exemptions apply, including for commuters and some essential workers.Driving restrictions: Those arriving in North Dakota must quarantine immediately for 14 days or the duration of their stay, whichever is shorter. Some exemptions apply, including for commuters and some essential workers.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Not ordered to close.Hotels: Not ordered to close.
Other: Buildings at rest areas have been closed, although the parking lots remain open.Other: Buildings at rest areas have been closed, although the parking lots remain open.
Driving restrictions: People stopping in the state are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days unless they are traveling for an essential reason, such as health care, taking care of a vulnerable person, or a child custody arrangement. Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: People stopping in the state are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days unless they are traveling for an essential reason, such as health care, taking care of a vulnerable person, or a child custody arrangement. Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Have not been asked to close.Hotels: Have not been asked to close.
Other: Campgrounds are closed except for those living in R.V.s with no other place to go.Other: Campgrounds are closed except for those living in R.V.s with no other place to go.
Driving restrictions: Requires people arriving from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Louisiana, California and Washington to quarantine for 14 days. A statewide shelter-in-place order applies only to those 65 and older and those with underlying medical conditions. Some cities, like Oklahoma City and Tulsa, have issued broader stay-at-home orders.Driving restrictions: Requires people arriving from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Louisiana, California and Washington to quarantine for 14 days. A statewide shelter-in-place order applies only to those 65 and older and those with underlying medical conditions. Some cities, like Oklahoma City and Tulsa, have issued broader stay-at-home orders.
Restaurants: Curbside pickup and delivery only.Restaurants: Curbside pickup and delivery only.
Hotels: Have not been asked to close.Hotels: Have not been asked to close.
Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: Takeout or delivery only.Restaurants: Takeout or delivery only.
Hotels: Not ordered to close.Hotels: Not ordered to close.
Other: The entire Oregon state park system closed. No daytime or overnight visitors are permitted.Other: The entire Oregon state park system closed. No daytime or overnight visitors are permitted.
Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities. Travelers arriving in the state from New York, New Jersey or states with community spread of Covid-19 are asked to stay home for 14 days and self-monitor for symptoms.Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities. Travelers arriving in the state from New York, New Jersey or states with community spread of Covid-19 are asked to stay home for 14 days and self-monitor for symptoms.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Not ordered to close.Hotels: Not ordered to close.
Driving restrictions: Any person entering Rhode Island by any mode of transportation after visiting another state for a nonwork-related purpose must self-quarantine for 14 days, unless they are a public health, public safety or health care worker. Rhode Island State Police and National Guard have checkpoints set up to ask drivers if they plan to stay or are passing through. The state is under a stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: Any person entering Rhode Island by any mode of transportation after visiting another state for a nonwork-related purpose must self-quarantine for 14 days, unless they are a public health, public safety or health care worker. Rhode Island State Police and National Guard have checkpoints set up to ask drivers if they plan to stay or are passing through. The state is under a stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Not ordered to close.Hotels: Not ordered to close.
Other: State beaches and parks are closed. Seasonal campground openings are being postponed until at least May 1.Other: State beaches and parks are closed. Seasonal campground openings are being postponed until at least May 1.
Driving restrictions: Individuals entering South Carolina from an area with widespread or ongoing community coronavirus transmission should stay home for 14 days. By order of the governor, those locations include New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and the city of New Orleans. The state is under a stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: Individuals entering South Carolina from an area with widespread or ongoing community coronavirus transmission should stay home for 14 days. By order of the governor, those locations include New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and the city of New Orleans. The state is under a stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Hotels and other lodgings are prohibited from making or accepting new reservations from people from any area identified in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel advisory as having extensive community transmission. Essential workers are excluded.Hotels: Hotels and other lodgings are prohibited from making or accepting new reservations from people from any area identified in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel advisory as having extensive community transmission. Essential workers are excluded.
Other: Public beach access points are closed.Other: Public beach access points are closed.
Driving restrictions: Residents are asked, but not ordered, to stay home when possible, and not to congregate in groups larger than 10 people.Driving restrictions: Residents are asked, but not ordered, to stay home when possible, and not to congregate in groups larger than 10 people.
Restaurants and hotels: Most businesses are open.Restaurants and hotels: Most businesses are open.
Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: No on-site dining.Restaurants: No on-site dining.
Hotels: Have not been asked to close.Hotels: Have not been asked to close.
Other: Tennessee State Parks are closed through April 14, at least.Other: Tennessee State Parks are closed through April 14, at least.
Driving restrictions: People arriving in Texas by car from Louisiana, must self quarantine for 14 days, or the duration of their trip, whichever is shorter. Additionally, people arriving from California, Washington, Louisiana, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut or the cities of Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami, must also self quarantine. That restriction does not apply to certain essential workers and the military. Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: People arriving in Texas by car from Louisiana, must self quarantine for 14 days, or the duration of their trip, whichever is shorter. Additionally, people arriving from California, Washington, Louisiana, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut or the cities of Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami, must also self quarantine. That restriction does not apply to certain essential workers and the military. Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: People are encouraged to use pickup options for food and avoid eating in restaurants.Restaurants: People are encouraged to use pickup options for food and avoid eating in restaurants.
Hotels: Not ordered to close.Hotels: Not ordered to close.
Driving restrictions: The statewide “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directive allows people to travel from one county to another for work or an essential task, but asks that people otherwise stay home. Drivers coming into the state are told via highway signs to fill out an online survey that asks where they are coming from and if they have experienced symptoms of the coronavirus. An effort to text drivers with the request failed.Driving restrictions: The statewide “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directive allows people to travel from one county to another for work or an essential task, but asks that people otherwise stay home. Drivers coming into the state are told via highway signs to fill out an online survey that asks where they are coming from and if they have experienced symptoms of the coronavirus. An effort to text drivers with the request failed.
Restaurants: Takeout or delivery.Restaurants: Takeout or delivery.
Hotels: Have not been required to close.Hotels: Have not been required to close.
Other: State residents are supposed to self-quarantine for 14 days after traveling. Some cities, including Salt Lake City, have enacted their own stay-at-home orders. All national parks in Utah have closed, as have many other outdoor recreation areas.Other: State residents are supposed to self-quarantine for 14 days after traveling. Some cities, including Salt Lake City, have enacted their own stay-at-home orders. All national parks in Utah have closed, as have many other outdoor recreation areas.
Driving restrictions: Residents and nonresidents entering Vermont for anything other than an essential purpose ­­must self-quarantine for 14 days. State residents are encouraged to self-quarantine if they are traveling from an area that has a similar order in place. Vermont is under a statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activitiesDriving restrictions: Residents and nonresidents entering Vermont for anything other than an essential purpose ­­must self-quarantine for 14 days. State residents are encouraged to self-quarantine if they are traveling from an area that has a similar order in place. Vermont is under a statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities
Restaurants: Takeout service only.Restaurants: Takeout service only.
Hotels: Vacation rentals, hotels and other lodging have been ordered to close except for those needed for Covid-19 response.Hotels: Vacation rentals, hotels and other lodging have been ordered to close except for those needed for Covid-19 response.
Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.Driving restrictions: Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities.
Restaurants: Takeout and delivery only.Restaurants: Takeout and delivery only.
Hotels: No order for hotels to close.Hotels: No order for hotels to close.
Driving restrictions: The state’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order has banned gatherings and temporarily closed nonessential businesses.Driving restrictions: The state’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order has banned gatherings and temporarily closed nonessential businesses.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Not ordered to close.Hotels: Not ordered to close.
Other: All state parks are closed.Other: All state parks are closed.
Driving restrictions: Avoid nonessential travel. Those age 60 and older or with underlying health conditions should avoid nonessential public places.Driving restrictions: Avoid nonessential travel. Those age 60 and older or with underlying health conditions should avoid nonessential public places.
Restaurants: No dine-in service.Restaurants: No dine-in service.
Hotels: Not ordered closed.Hotels: Not ordered closed.
Other: Casinos are closed.Other: Casinos are closed.
Driving restrictions: State officials recommend canceling or postponing all nonessential travel, including within the state. Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities. Residents who traveled outside their local community in the past 14 days are asked to stay home and monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days upon return.Driving restrictions: State officials recommend canceling or postponing all nonessential travel, including within the state. Statewide stay-at-home order except for essential activities. Residents who traveled outside their local community in the past 14 days are asked to stay home and monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days upon return.
Restaurants: Takeout and delivery only.Restaurants: Takeout and delivery only.
Hotels: Not required to close.Hotels: Not required to close.
Other: Several counties in Wisconsin have issued travel advisories for seasonal and second-home owners.Other: Several counties in Wisconsin have issued travel advisories for seasonal and second-home owners.
Driving restrictions: Passage through the state is allowed, but nonresidents who are in-state for reasons other than work must self-quarantine for 14 days or the duration of the visit, whichever is shorter.Driving restrictions: Passage through the state is allowed, but nonresidents who are in-state for reasons other than work must self-quarantine for 14 days or the duration of the visit, whichever is shorter.
Restaurants: Delivery or takeout only.Restaurants: Delivery or takeout only.
Hotels: Not ordered closed.Hotels: Not ordered closed.