COVID-19 state reopenings News

North Carolina Continues on Reopening Path Despite Rising Virus Numbers

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the state will keep its reopening guidelines in place for three more weeks, at a time when key coronavirus metrics worsen. Since Cooper increased mass indoor and outdoor gathering limits and …

South Carolina Allows Gyms, Barbers to Reopen; Hires 1,800 Contact Tracers

South Carolina moved closer to fully reopening its economy on Monday as restaurants reopened with restrictions and the state’s governor announced that public pools as well as gyms, salons, barbershops and other close contact businesses can resume operation next week. …

Mississippi Gov Allows Stay-at-Home Order to Expire but Urges Vigilance

Mississippi’s governor said the state’s stay-at-home order to curb the spread of the coronavirus will expire Monday, but he urged residents to remain vigilant and continue safe practices to stop the spread. Gov. Tate Reeves said Friday that the stay-at-home …

Florida Tourism, Hospitality Industry Plans to Ease into Reopening

Florida’s tourism and hospitality industry should reopen from the coronavirus pandemic slowly, focusing first on getting residents to take in-state vacations before branching out to domestic and international travelers, a business subcommittee charged with making recommendations was told Tuesday. Florida’s …