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Ex. AGY-FED-HEALTH-OTHER-044Guidance: Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (Mar. 25, 2020; revised Apr. 2020, May 2020, Sept. 2021; superseded Sept. 5, 2023)Enforcement Policy for Face Masks and Respirators During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health EmergencyFood and Drug Administration, CDRHUnited States (federal); Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological HealthFederalMar. 25, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Face-covering requirementSupply chainOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-107Ventilator Prioritization Guidelines: COVID-19 Pandemic Response (Apr. 14, 2020)Statewide ventilator allocation and prioritization guidelines for hospitals during a shortageMichigan Department of Health and Human ServicesMichigan - Department of Health and Human Services (State health department)StateApr. 14, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-025Executive Directive No. 20-027Hospital PPE Stockpile (hospitals to maintain a personal protective equipment stockpile)Judith M. Persichilli, Commissioner of HealthNew Jersey - Department of Health (State health department)StateAug. 24, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersWorkplace rulesSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-056Executive Directive No. 20-008Ventilator Beds (hospital ventilator-bed capacity and reporting)Judith Persichilli, Commissioner of HealthNew Jersey - Department of Health (State health department)StateApr. 14, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-104Michigan Interim COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy (Jan. 29, 2021)Allocation strategy: distribution to providers by population and social vulnerability; 90 percent administration within seven days expected…Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesMichigan - Department of Health and Human Services (State health department)StateJan. 29, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersVaccination or testingSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-108Michigan Interim COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy (updated June 8, 2021)Updated allocation and provider strategy after eligibility opened to all persons 12 and olderMichigan Department of Health and Human ServicesMichigan - Department of Health and Human Services (State health department)StateJune 8, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Vaccination or testingSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-02-068COVID-19 Health Mandate 005Elective medical proceduresGovernor Mike Dunleavy; Commissioner of Health and Social Services; Chief Medical OfficerAlaskaStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-SFO-019Order of the Health Officer of the County of Santa Clara (shelter in place), Mar. 16, 2020Order directing all individuals living in the County to shelter at their place of residence except to provide or receive certain essential…Health Officer of the County of Santa Clara (Sara H. Cody, M.D.)County of Santa ClaraCountyMar. 16, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-076NDCS 'Coronavirus Health Update' page (as archived Apr. 11, 2020)Inmate visitation suspended (Mar. 16, 2020); Board of Parole COVID-19 update (Mar. 17); Cornhusker State Industries redirected to hand…Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (Director Scott R. Frakes)Nebraska Department of Correctional Services; State levelStateMar. 16, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Gathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-DEN-039Public Health Order adopting Level Red: Severe Risk in Denver (Spanish-language copy of the November 20, 2020 order)DDPHE Level Red order of November 20, 2020 (Spanish version; the English text is stated in the DDPHE fact sheet, Ex. 027)Executive Director, DDPHECity and County of Denver, ColoradoCityNov. 20, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-LA-008Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community (Revised Order Issued July 14, 2020): Cessation of Indoor OperationsReopening Safer at Work and in the Community for Control of COVID-19 (July 14, 2020 revision closing indoor operations of gyms, worship…County of Los Angeles Health OfficerLos Angeles County Public Health JurisdictionCountyJuly 14, 20202020 Q3Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitFace-covering requirementConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-MKE-052Milwaukee County COVID-19 County Policies and Procedures: Administrative Orders 20-3 (Telework, eff. 3/16/2020), 20-4 (Social Distancing, eff. 3/16/2020), 20-7v8 (response to confirmed cases, 8/19/2021), 20-13v10 (Service Risk and Re-Opening Requirements, eff. 7/1/2021), 20-14v7 (Universal Face Mask Policy, eff. 8/2/2021), 20-17v4 (Health Screening, eff. 7/15/2021), 21-1v3 (Expanded Paid Sick Leave, eff. 5/2/2021), 21-3v2 (Vaccine Mandate, eff. 10/8/2021)Milwaukee County Administrative Orders on COVID-19 (index page as captured Nov. 23, 2021)Milwaukee County Executive (Administrative Orders of the County Executive and Department of Administrative Services)Milwaukee County, WisconsinCountyMar. 16, 2020Telework mandateFace-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-02-036Director's Order for the Management of Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures throughout OhioNon-essential surgery orderDirector of Health Amy Acton, M.D., Ohio Department of HealthOhioStateMar. 17, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-03-012Executive Order 20-10Conserving personal protective equipment; cancelling non-urgent health care proceduresGovernor Kate BrownOregonStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Business closureHealth care ordersSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-BOARDS-015Board of Pharmacy compilation, 'COVID-19 Response Efforts' (updated Oct. 6, 2025): rescinded and continuing COVID-19 waivers, resolutions and emergency rules with issue and rescission datesCOVID-19 Response Efforts: Rescinded COVID-19 Waivers and Guidance; COVID-19 Immunization Waivers; COVID-19 Waivers and Resolutions for…State of Ohio Board of PharmacyState of Ohio Board of Pharmacy; State levelSector regulatorOct. 6, 2025Health care ordersSupply chainOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-02-031Executive Order No. 20-10Prohibition on elective and non-urgent procedures; conservation of PPE; visitation restrictionsGovernor Kate BrownOregonStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. FOR-031Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Declaration of Infected Local Areas) Order 2020 [P.U.(A) 87/2020, Mar. 17, 2020] and Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020 [P.U.(A) 91/2020, Mar. 18, 2020] - the Movement Control Order (MCO), as reproduced in Malaysian Bar Circular No. 066/2020Movement Control Order regulationsMinister of Health under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342); National Security Council (Movement Control Order)MalaysiaForeign governmentMar. 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Context (guidance or announcement)Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTravel and quarantineSupply chainConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-KC-013Second Amended Order 20-01 (stay at home)Order directing all individuals in Kansas City to stay at home except for essential activities and closing non-essential businessesMayor Quinton Lucas (with the Director of Health)Kansas City, MissouriCityMar. 21, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capSchools and child careConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-PDX-011Two-Week Pause on social activities, Nov. 11-25, 2020, applied to Multnomah County (restaurant indoor capacity 50 including staff, party size six; indoor activities capped at 50; telework directed; long-term care indoor visits halted; social gatherings six)As COVID-cases increase, officials call two-week pause to separate people during infectious periodGovernor Kate Brown (Two-Week Pause); Chair Deborah Kafoury and Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines (County call to comply)Multnomah County, OregonCountyNov. 6, 20202020 Q4Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capHealth care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-PDX-037Two-Week Pause applied to Clackamas County, Nov. 11-25, 2020 (long-term care visitation halted; restaurant and bar patrons reduced; indoor groups capped at six; work from home)Clackamas County reacts to two-week pause to fight COVID-19Governor Kate Brown (Two-Week Pause); Clackamas County (Chair Jim Bernard; Public Health Officer Dr. Sarah Present)Clackamas County, OregonCountyNov. 9, 20202020 Q4Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capHealth care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-PDX-038Clackamas County's compliance with the Risk framework effective Dec. 3, 2020 (Extreme Risk on the latest data); County buildings open to the public 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays only, with appointments encouragedClackamas County embraces new data-driven framework to fight COVID-19 (County remains open to serve)Clackamas County (County Administrator Gary Schmidt; Public Health Director Philip Mason-Joyner); Governor Kate Brown and OHA (Risk framework)Clackamas County, OregonCountyNov. 25, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capCourts and public officesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-STL-045Amended Stay at Home Order (April 2, 2020)Amended Stay at Home OrderSt. Louis County Department of Public Health (Acting Director Dr. Emily Doucette)St. Louis County, MissouriCountyApr. 2, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MI-060MDHHS Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253: Gatherings and Face Mask Order ('Pause to Save Lives')Gatherings and Face Mask Order of November 15, 2020 (three-week pause)Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Director Robert Gordon)MichiganStateNov. 15, 20202020 Q4Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MI-065MDHHS Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253: Gatherings and Face Mask OrderGatherings and Face Mask Order of February 4, 2021 (clarifying gathering rules; in effect through March 29, 2021)Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Director Elizabeth Hertel)MichiganStateFeb. 4, 20212021 Q1Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MI-068MDHHS Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253: Gatherings and Face Mask OrderGatherings and Face Mask Order of April 16, 2021 (regime continued through May 24, 2021)Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Director Elizabeth Hertel)MichiganStateApr. 16, 20212021 Q2Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source