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Ex. MET-DCM-035Executive Order No. 10-2020Phase 1 reopening of Prince George's County (effective June 1, 2020)County Executive Angela D. AlsobrooksPrince George's County, MarylandCountyMay 28, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. PA-089Order on the cessation of the general statewide judicial emergency after June 1, 2020 (Nos. 531 and 532 Judicial Administration Docket)In re: General Statewide Judicial Emergency - Order (cessation as of June 1, 2020)Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (per curiam)PennsylvaniaCourtMay 27, 20202020 Q2Courts and public officesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. TN-084In re: COVID-19 Pandemic, No. ADM2020-00428, Order of May 26, 2020 (judicial-district reopening plans; continued suspension of jury trials)Order of May 26, 2020 (district plans governing in-person proceedings)Tennessee Supreme CourtTennesseeCourtMay 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Courts and public officesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. VT-051Tenth Amendment to Administrative Order No. 49 (promulgated May 13, 2020)Judicial emergency extended to September 1, 2020; nonemergency hearings resume June 1; jury trials suspended (criminal to Sept. 1, 2020…Vermont Supreme Court (memo to the bar)VermontCourtMay 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Gathering capCourts and public officesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-USCG-PORTS-086Legal Notice: Pandemic Emergency Management Plan (SC Ports, 2020)Pandemic Emergency Management PlanSouth Carolina State Ports AuthoritySouth Carolina State Ports Authority (State agency; Port of Charleston, Inland Ports Greer and Dillon)StateJune 2, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Workplace rulesQuarantine and isolationOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-26-007AVMA, COVID-19 impact on veterinary practices (April 2020 survey of practice owners; web page as captured June 2, 2020)COVID-19 impact on veterinary practicesAmerican Veterinary Medical Association (Veterinary Economics Division)United States (trade association; context)Sector regulatorJune 2, 2020OtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-EDUCATION-HIGHER-ED-070Preliminary Guidance for Phased Reopening of Pre-K to 12 Schools (June 3, 2020) requiring a board-approved Health and Safety Plan before any school entity reopensRequirement that every school entity adopt and post a Health and Safety Plan approved by its governing body, consistent with the Secretary…Pennsylvania Department of Education (Secretary Pedro A. Rivera; Acting Secretary Noe Ortega)Pennsylvania Department of Education (Secretary of Education); State levelStateJune 3, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Schools and child careWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. IA-073Iowa Guidance on Phased Easing of Restrictions for Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC Reopening Phases and Testing, FINAL 06/04/20)Three-phase framework for Iowa nursing facilities: Phase 1 generally prohibiting visitors, restricting non-essential personnel, limiting…Iowa Department of Public Health and Iowa Department of Inspections and AppealsIowaSector regulatorJune 4, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Health care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CHI-059Chancery Division General Administrative Order No. 2020-07 (Amended June 4, 2020)COVID-19 Measures Transition PlanPresiding Judge, Chancery Division, Circuit Court of Cook CountyCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Chancery DivisionCourtJune 4, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Courts and public officesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-BOARDS-047Emergency amendments to 22 TAC § 174.5 (issuance of prescriptions during the COVID-19 disaster), adopted June 5, 2020TMB Adopts Emergency Rule Related to Issuance of Prescriptions (June 5, 2020)Texas Medical Board, Executive Committee (with advice and direction from the Governor's Office)Texas Medical Board; State levelSector regulatorJune 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Health care ordersOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-MKE-076Moving Milwaukee Forward Order #3, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee (Phase 3) (early June 2020)Moving Milwaukee Forward Order #3 (Phase 3)City of Milwaukee, acting through its Commissioner of HealthCity of Milwaukee, WisconsinCityJune 5, 20202020 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-PDX-039Approval of Clark County to move to Phase 2 of the Safe Start Washington plan, effective June 5, 2020 (small gatherings of five outside the household per week; in-store retail; dine-in with limits; salons, barbers, real estate, pet grooming, new construction under State guidance)Clark County approved to move to Phase 2 of state reopening planWashington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman (Phase 2 approval); Clark County Public Health (Dr. Alan Melnick, health officer and director)Clark County, WashingtonCountyJune 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Business closureCapacity limitGathering capWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-SEA-028Executive release: King County approved for modified Phase 1 ('Phase 1.5') of Safe StartKing County approved to move to modified Phase 1 (June 5, 2020)King County Executive Dow Constantine; Washington Secretary of Health (approval)King County, WashingtonCountyJune 5, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-SEA-032Executive release: King County applies to re-open limited business activity (modified Phase 1)King County applies for re-opening of limited business activity (May 29, 2020)King County Executive Dow ConstantineKing County, WashingtonCountyMay 29, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-14-081Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTORS (June 5, 2020 version)Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTORSNational Association of REALTORSUnited States (trade association; context only)Sector regulatorJune 5, 2020OtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-20-045Executive Order 2020-114Safeguards to protect Michigan's workers from COVID-19 (rescinding EO 2020-97)Governor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganStateJune 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-16-110Executive Order 202.38Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency (religious gatherings; Phase 2 regions)Governor Andrew M. CuomoNew YorkStateJune 6, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Capacity limitGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. KS-026Governor's release: 'Governor Laura Kelly Recommends Communities Move into Phase 3 of Ad Astra Plan'Phase 3 recommended for Monday, June 8, 2020Office of the Governor (press release)KansasStateJune 5, 20202020 Q2Gathering capOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. PA-116Orders directing universal baseline COVID-19 testing of residents and staff: nursing care facilities (June 8, 2020; baseline by July 24, 2020) and personal care homes, assisted living residences and intermediate care facilities (June 26, 2020; baseline by Aug. 31, 2020)Orders of the Secretary of Health Directing Testing at Long-Term Care Facilities (June 8 and June 26, 2020)Secretary of Health Rachel Levine, M.D.PennsylvaniaStateJune 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-01-031COVID-19: Executive Orders by State on Dental, Medical, and Surgical Procedures (as updated June 8, 2020; Wayback capture Dec. 3, 2020)ACS State executive-order tracker, spring 2020 reopening ordersAmerican College of Surgeons (secondary source)United States (fifty-State tracker)Sector regulatorJune 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Health care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-16-016Emergency Executive Order 20-74Continuing to Safely Reopen Minnesota's Economy and Ensuring Safe Non-Work Activities during the COVID-19 Peacetime EmergencyGovernor Tim WalzMinnesotaStateJune 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Capacity limitGathering capEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-PDX-036Board decision of June 11, 2020 to hold off applying for Phase II reopening; extension of the local state of emergency to July 31, 2020Clackamas County exercises caution and holds off on Phase II reopening applicationClackamas County Board of County Commissioners; Public Health Officer Dr. Sarah PresentClackamas County, OregonCountyJune 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-CLT-030Media release: Orange County Extends Emergency Declaration, Mandates Face CoveringsOrange County Extends Emergency Declaration, Mandates Face Coverings (June 10, 2020)Orange County (media release quoting Chair Penny Rich and Health Director Quintana Stewart)Orange County (Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough)CountyJune 10, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationFace-covering requirementConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-PDX-007Statewide one-week pause on further county reopening (June 11, 2020), holding Multnomah County in the EO 20-25 baseline (stay-home directives) pending Phase 1 approvalMultnomah County must wait to reopen as Governor pauses further reopening statewideGovernor Kate Brown (statewide one-week pause on county reopening); Multnomah County (Phase 1 application of June 5, 2020)Multnomah County, OregonCountyJune 11, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-20-026Interim Guidance for Agricultural Workers and Employers (June 12, 2020)sameCDC and DOLUnited StatesFederalJune 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source

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