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Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-003News release, 'Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use' (conditions of reopening)Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-UseTexas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentTexas Parks and Wildlife Department (State agency)StateApr. 20, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-004News release, 'Texas State Parks to Allow Limited Overnight Camping Starting May 18'Texas State Parks to Allow Limited Overnight Camping Starting May 18Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Carter Smith, Executive Director)Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (State agency)StateMay 6, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-009News release, 'State Parks to Reduce Visitor Capacity During COVID-19 Pandemic' (capacity closures; walk-in prohibition; picnicking prohibited)State Parks to Reduce Visitor Capacity During COVID-19 PandemicConnecticut DEEP (Commissioner Katie Dykes), under Executive Order No. 7RConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (State agency)StateApr. 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-010News release, 'DEEP Issues State Park Operations Plan Heading into Summer Season' (parks open with capacity limits, distancing and face coverings; inland swim areas closed; groups over five prohibited)State Parks Remain Open with Restrictions; Shoreline Swimming Areas Open; Inland Swimming Areas Closed, Capacity Limits and Social…Connecticut DEEPConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (State agency)StateMay 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-013News release, 'California State Parks Announces Steps to Reduce Crowds at State Parks' (vehicular access closed at some units; full closures reserved)California State Parks Announces Steps to Reduce Crowds at State Parks to Help Slow Down the Spread of CoronavirusCalifornia State ParksCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation (State agency)StateMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-026OPRD website, 'COVID-19 Impacts: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department closures' (all campgrounds closed; day-use areas, restrooms, trails and boat launches closed in part; limited camping from June 9, 2020), as captured May 31, 2020Oregon State Parks closures (COVID-19 Response)Oregon Parks and Recreation DepartmentOregon Parks and Recreation Department (State agency)StateMay 31, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-047News release, 'State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use only' (visitor centers, camping and overnight accommodations remain closed; day trips close to home only)State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use onlyWDFW, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, DNRWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Parks and DNR (State agencies)StateApr. 27, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-049News release, 'State public lands managers to reopen campgrounds in 22 counties' (camping reopens June 1 only in Phase 2 counties approved by county officials; cabins, yurts, group campsites and other overnight accommodations remain closed)State public lands managers to reopen campgrounds in 22 countiesWashington State Parks, WDFW, DNRWashington State Parks and Recreation Commission, WDFW and DNR (State agencies)StateMay 29, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-102Closure of 40 State parks, forests and recreation areas (announced Apr. 9, 2020, effective Apr. 10, 2020) and reopening announcement of Apr. 28, 2020 (reopening May 1, 2020 with capacity limits and closed facilities)Wisconsin State parks closureWisconsin DNR, at the direction of Governor Tony EversWisconsin Department of Natural Resources (State agency)StateApr. 9, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AL-013Order of the State Health Officer Suspending Certain Public Gatherings Due to Risk of Infection by COVID-19 (Applicable Statewide), Amended April 3, 2020 (with technical revisions dated April 10, 2020) -- the Stay at Home OrderStay at Home OrderState Health Officer Scott Harris (announced by Governor Ivey)AlabamaStateApr. 3, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capSchools and child careHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. IL-005Executive Order 2020-10 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 8)Stay at Home; Social Distancing Requirements; Essential Businesses and Operations; Order ceasing evictionsGovernor JB PritzkerIllinoisStateMar. 20, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineSchools and child careEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. NC-023Executive Order No. 181Implementing a Modified Stay at Home Order and Requiring Night-Time Business ClosuresGovernor Roy CooperNorth CarolinaStateDec. 8, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Stay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. NY-022Executive Order No. 202.31 (New York Forward, Phase One)Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster EmergencyGovernor Andrew M. CuomoNew YorkStateMay 14, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. OK-029Third Amended Executive Order 2020-20Emergency continued; OSDH-OSDE teacher and support-employee COVID-19 testing plan ordered by Aug. 21, 2020Governor J. Kevin StittOklahomaStateJuly 30, 20202020 Q3Emergency declarationTelework mandateCapacity limitSchools and child careHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. PA-023Order of the Governor for Mitigation, Enforcement, and Immunity Protections (Nov. 23, 2020), secs. 1(A), 1(B), 2, 13 and 14 (with the Secretary's parallel Order for Mitigation and Enforcement, PA-022)Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Mitigation, Enforcement, and Immunity ProtectionsGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateNov. 23, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-20-044Executive Order No. 147Extension of Phase 2 Order and New Interim Measures to Save Lives in the COVID-19 Pandemic (face coverings)Governor Roy CooperNorth CarolinaStateJune 24, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. TN-007Executive Order No. 22An Order Directing Tennesseans to Stay Home Unless Engaging in Essential Activities to Limit Their Exposure to and Spread of COVID-19…Governor Bill LeeTennesseeStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineSchools and child careWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. WV-009Executive Order 9-20Stay at Home Order: general stay-at-home directive; closure of non-essential businesses; definition of Essential Businesses and Operations…Governor Jim JusticeWest VirginiaStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capSchools and child careEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read

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