| Alabama |
- Reopening: Gov. Kay Ivey extended the statewide Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement. Individuals will be required to wear a mask or other facial covering when in public and in close contact with other people, as described in the order. This order extends until April 9, 2021. (March 4, 2021)
- Masks: Safer-at-Home orders include a statewide mask mandate in indoor spaces as well as outdoor spaces where 10 or more people are gathered. Applies to anyone 6 years of age or older, with some exceptions. Expires April 9, 2021.
- Reg: Second supplemental State of Emergency proclamation on transportation of emergency relief & supplies – includes waivers available for oversize, overweight loads (March 20, 2020)
- Reg: The Alabama Department of Revenue is providing an extension for motor vehicle registrations and property tax filings for 2020 and 2021. Details available on the ADOR website, under the dropdown menu, “Taxpayer relief related to COVID-19 (Executive Orders, Notices, Press Releases, etc.)
- Parking: According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, restrooms will remain open at all department-owned rest areas and cleaned thoroughly. Truck parking will remain open.
- Testing: Call the Alabama COVID-19 24/7 hotline at 1-888-264-2256 for testing sites and hours of operation.
- Vaccine: Looking to find out when and where you can get a COVID-19 vaccination? Alabama residents can go here for more information.
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| Alaska |
- Emergency: Gov. Mike Dunleavy allowed Alaska’s emergency order to expire on Feb. 14, becoming just the second state besides Michigan without a statewide emergency declaration. Get the latest information on COVID-19 response and advisories in Alaska, including updated travel guidance on the state’s resources page here. (February 15, 2021)
- Reopening: Find the latest guidance on Alaska’s current reopening phase here.
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Travel Restrictions: The expiration of the statewide emergency order means the end of mandatory COVID-19 testing in Alaska’s airports. Visitors from other states and countries should still submit a travel declaration through the online portal and arrive with proof of a qualifying negative COVID-19 test. Details here. (February 15, 2021)
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing in Alaska here.
- Vaccine: Looking for details on when and where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine? Click here for more info.
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| Alberta |
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| Arizona |
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| Arkansas |
- Emergency: The state of emergency orders in Arkansas will be extended by 60 days, but the statewide mask mandate will be allowed to expire on March 31. Get all the latest updates on COVID-19 in Arkansas here. (March 29, 2021)
- Reg: HOS waived for relief loads (March 11, 2020)
- Masks: The statewide mask mandate expires March 31.
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing locations statewide here.
- Food: State to allow food trucks at rest areas on I-30 in Malvern and I-40 in Russellville. (April 2, 2020)
- Vaccine: Find the latest info about COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Arkansas here.
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| British Columbia |
- Reopening: British Columbia remains in Phase 3 of its four-phase reopening. For a complete list of COVID-19 orders, notices and guidance in effect for the province, click here. (October 30, 2020)
- Reg: Updated exemption for truckers to the policy that all drivers who have been outside Canada in the 14 days prior to entering British Columbia, regardless of their point of entry to Canada, must complete, file, and have approved a self-isolation plan before entering British Columbia, each time they enter the province. This includes land crossings at borders, and also drivers who entered Canada elsewhere in the 14 days prior to entering British Columbia. (April 11)
- Vaccine: British Columbia’s phased approach to distributing COVID-19 vaccinations is underway. Details here.
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| California |
- Shutdown: Updates to state guidelines allow additional outdoor activities. Starting April 1, outdoor sports, live music and amusement parks can reopen, with attendance limits based on countywide metrics. Details here. (March 5, 2021)
- Reopening: Find current tier restrictions, as well as what’s open and what’s not, on a county-by-county basis on California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy landing page.
- Masks: Updated guidance requires masks or face coverings to be worn at all times when outside of the home, with some exceptions. (November 16, 2020)
- Reg: Executive order directs the California Department of Transportation to create a process for issuing temporary encroachment permits enabling commercial activities in the state highway right-of-way, allowing businesses located along state highways to expand their outdoor dining options onto sidewalks and parking areas, where safety permits. (October 28, 2020)
- Reg: HOS and Motor Carrier Property Permits waived (March 17, 2020)
- Reg: California DMV expands online services to allow for CDL renewals online (Aug. 4, 2020)
- Reg: DMV extends expiring driver licenses for drivers under age 70 through 2021. Additionally, commercial drivers may submit medical certificate updates for their license through the DMV’s Virtual Field Office, virtual.dmv.ca.gov. (May 22, 2020)
- Food: Food trucks allowed in rest areas. On June 15, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order extending the time frame by 60 days. (June 15, 2020)
- Testing: Free, confidential COVID-19 testing is available to every Californian that needs it. Appointments are required. Details here.
- Vaccine: Sign up for an email notification when its your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine in California here.
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| Colorado |
- Emergency: Colorado emergency declaration extended another 30 days. For the latest restrictions based on the state’s COVID Dial 3.0, go here. (March 16, 2021)
- Reopening: The Colorado Department of Health’s “Dial 3.0” plan is set to go into effect March 24. Those changes include easing capacity restrictions on indoor and outdoor events for counties in certain tiers. Details here. (March 22, 2021)
- Masks: Gov. Jared Polis has extended the statewide mask mandate an additional 30 days, but with new guidance aimed at loosening some restrictions for “Green” counties according to the state’s Dial 3.0 metric. Get the details here. (April 3, 2021)
- Reg: Vehicle registration, renewal fees waived
- Reg: Colorado DMV is in Phase 3 of its reopening. Appointments and masks are required at all locations. Find out what services can be completed online here.
- Food: Order extending authorization to open up rest areas to allow food trucks to serve truck drivers for an additional 30 days. (June 29, 2020)
- Testing: Click here for a link to community COVID-19 testing sites in Colorado (May 26, 2020)
- Vaccine: Colorado has established a hotline for vaccine information, as well as a website. The number is 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926). Calls are answered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Answers available in multiple languages.
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| Connecticut |
- Reopening: Get the latest guidance on Connecticut’s reopening, including information about travel advisories, mask mandates, and which businesses are opened or closed, from the state’s website here.
- Emergency Orders: Gov. Ned Lamont extends Connecticut’s State of Emergency for the COVID-19 Pandemic To April 20. (January 26, 2021)
- Masks: Pursuant to Executive Order No. 7NNN, masks or cloth face coverings that cover a person’s nose and mouth are required to be worn by all individuals age 2 or older when in public and a six-foot distance is unavoidable, whether indoors or outdoors. This does not apply to anyone for whom doing so would be contrary to their health because of a medical condition. The order also authorizes the commissioner of Public Health, local health departments, municipal chief elected officers, and state and local police to issue fines of $100 for violating the mask mandate, $250 for attending a large, unsanctioned event and $500 for organizing a large, unsanctioned event.
- Travel Advisory: While essential workers are exempt from Connecticut’s self-quarantine requirement when traveling to and from Connecticut is work-related, those workers are still required to complete the Travel Health Form, unless the workers spends less than 24 hours in Connecticut or in the Affected State or Affected Country, respectively. Details here.
- Reg: The expiration date of all Connecticut commercial driver’s licenses and learner’s permits that expire between March 10 and Dec. 31, 2020, is now extended for one year from the expiration date, not registrations. (November 30, 2020)
- Food: State to allow food trucks at rest areas. (April 10, 2020)
- Testing: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout Connecticut. Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact their primary care provider. Anyone who does not have a primary care provider should call 2-1-1 or visit the CT Testing Locator to locate the nearest testing site.
- Vaccine: Get the latest updates on Connecticut’s rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination, and sign up to receive a vaccine, at the state’s website.
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| Delaware |
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| District of Columbia |
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| Florida |
- Reopening: Gov. Ron DeSantis extends Florida’s emergency declaration for an additional 60 days. (February 26, 2021)
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Travel: Find the latest updates on travel information in the state of Florida here.
- Reg: HOS waived on emergency relief loads (March 15, 2020)
- Reg: Size, weight restrictions relaxed – permit information here.(March 15, 2020)
- Testing: Find free COVID-19 testing sites in Florida here.
- Vaccine: The state has developed a pre-registration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations for priority populations. To pre-register click here. Individuals can call and pre-register if they do not have Internet access here. More information on the state’s COVID-19 vaccination website here.
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| Georgia |
- Reopening: Gov. Brian Kemp has extended his emergency order that imposes COVID-19 safety rules through Friday, April 30. Among the changes, shelter-in-place orders for residents in Georgia long-term care facilities, which have been in place since March 2020, will be lifted starting on April 8. Capacity limits at restaurants and bars, as well as relaxing social distancing from 6 feet to 3.5 feet are also in the new orders. (March 31, 2021)
- Masks: On July 15, Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order suspending county and local ordinances requiring masks in public. No statewide mask order is in place. (July 15, 2020).
- Reg: HOS waived on emergency relief loads (March 14, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Health: Testing is available to all Georgians who request it, whether they have symptoms or not. To find a public health testing location, click here.
- Vaccine: Find a COVID-19 vaccination site near you in Georgia here.
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| Hawaii |
- Reopening: Get the latest info on COVID-19 in Hawaii, including travel restrictions, face masks and workplace guidance here.
- Travel: The mandatory 14-day quarantine for all out-of-state travelers remains in effect. All incoming travelers are required to create a profile and fill out an online health questionnaire on Safe Travels. The state of Hawai‘i will only accept Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) from a certified Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) lab test results from trusted testing and travel partners. A 14-day mandatory quarantine will be required for trans-Pacific travelers arriving without a confirmed negative COVID-19 test taken within the 72 hours before departure of the final leg of their trip to Hawai‘i. Travelers will not be able to obtain a Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) upon arrival at any Hawaiʻi airport. Beginning November 6, travelers from Japan may bypass the State of Hawai‘i’s mandatory 14-day quarantine with a pre-travel test. (November 2, 2020)
- Masks: An updated statewide mandate issued Nov. 16, requires those ages 5 and up to wear masks in all indoor public settings, in private vehicles when members of other households are present, and outdoors when 6 feet distance from non-household members can’t be maintained. There are limited exceptions, such as when eating and drinking, or for those with medical conditions. Violation is a misdemeanor with penalties of up to a year in jail and a $5,000 fine. (November 16, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: Crowds limited to 10; takeout and delivery only for at least next 30 days.
- Vaccine: Get the latest updates on Hawaii’s COVID-19 vaccination plan here.
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| Idaho |
- Reopening: Gov. Brad Little introduced modified Stage 2 restrictions including limiting the number of people who can gather indoors or outdoors to 10, with exceptions for certain activities. (December 30, 2020)
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Reg: Idaho DMV issues notice of emergency extensions, including driving credentials and vehicle registrations. All credentials/registrations which expired between March 1 and May 31 are valid until June 30. Details here.
- Food: Gatherings of more than 10 people prohibited, with certain exceptions. Patrons at restaurants, bars and night clubs must remain seated. (December 30, 2020)
- Testing: The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is partnering with Get Tested COVID-19 to maintain an active, accurate database for designated COVID-19 testing centers in Idaho. Idahoans can visit get-tested-covid19.org and type in their ZIP code. The site will show a list and map of testing centers within 40 miles of the ZIP code entered.
- Vaccine: When and where to get a COVID-19 vaccination information is now available online here.
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| Illinois |
- Reopening: Gov. J.B. Pritzker extended the state’s emergency declaration order by 30 days (January 8, 2021)
- Masks: Any individual who is over age 2 and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face-covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. Face-coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores. (April 30, 2020)
- Reg: Overweight permits and fees waived – copy of waiver (here) must be carried (March 18, 2020)
- Reg: Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that Driver Services facilities statewide will remain closed for in-person transactions until Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Certain facilities will remain open to service CDL holders only. For more information or to schedule an appointment, click here. (December 4, 2020)
- Parking: From the IllinoisDOT: Rest areas “remain open 24/7. Now, more than ever, this is a vital resource for motorists, truckers and other travelers in Illinois. The janitorial crews are diligently and frequently cleaning and disinfecting each facility.” (March 21, 2020)
- Food: Effective Friday, Nov. 20, all Illinois restaurants will suspend dine-in service while the state is on Tier 3 restrictions: (November 17, 2020)
- Testing: Mobile and Community-Based Testing Sites in Illinois can be found here. Open to all regardless of symptoms.
- Vaccine: Find answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination process in Illinois here.
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| Indiana |
- Reopening: Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that the statewide mask mandate and other COVID-19 business restrictions will be lifted on Tuesday, April 6. For the latest guidance on Indiana’s Back On Track Plan, visit the state’s resource page.
- Masks: Although the statewide mask mandate was allowed to expire on April 6, local jurisdictions may still require masks in public spaces. Check with county health departments. (April 6, 2021)
- Reg: HOS waived for transportation of essential items and relief loads. (March 13, 2020)
- Reg: Effective Monday, Dec. 7, the Indiana DOR’s Motor Carrier Services office is closing to unscheduled walk-in services and is requiring a pre-scheduled appointment for in-person service. Before making an appointment for an in-person visit, customers are encouraged to explore the range of online options offered at dor.gov/motor-carrier-services or call the MCS at 317-615-7200. Customers can schedule an appointment online at Appts.dor.in.gov or by phone, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST. (December 3, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: INDOT launches temporary permit program to allow food trucks at rest areas. More info here. (April 7, 2020)
- Testing: Indiana State Department of Health provides a county-by-county map of COVID-19 testing sites (April 27, 2020)
- Vaccine: Get more information about COVID-19 vaccinations here.
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| Iowa |
- Reopening: Gov. Kim Reynolds latest emergency orders lift the statewide mandate to wear face coverings in public when around other people for at least 15 minutes. Businesses will not be required to limit the number of customers or keep them socially distanced. There are no limits will be placed on the number of people who can gather in public. (February 5, 2021)
- Masks: While Gov. Reynolds’ latest emergency orders lifted the statewide mask mandate, city and county ordinances may still be in place. Check with local health department. (February 5, 2021)
- Reg: Extension of HOS waiver for transportation of essential items and relief loads; weight limit increase. (February 5, 2021)
- Food: The latest emergency orders lift the capacity restrictions on businesses and public gatherings. (February 5, 2021)
- Testing: Iowa has a statewide testing resources website here.
- Vaccine: Find more information about Iowa’s COVID-19 vaccination plan here.
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| Kansas |
- Emergency: Gov. Laura Kelly has signed a bill extending the state’s COVID-19 disaster declaration to May 28. The governor also plans to reissue several statewide orders that were set to expire March 31. Details (March 24, 2021)
- Masks: The statewide mask mandate has been overturned by the state’s Legislative Coordinating Council. Local jurisdictions still have the authority to establish their own mandates (April 1, 2021)
- Reg: Updated order extending deadlines for motor vehicle and drivers license registrations and renewals through June 30, 2021. (December 22, 2020)
- Testing: The state of Kansas maintains an online database of testing centers here.
- Vaccine: Kansas has a new COVID-19 Vaccine Website — Do you have questions about the vaccine? Find the answers you seek, weekly updates, resources & more at KansasVaccine.gov.
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| Kentucky |
- Reopening: For a timeline of actions taken by Gov. Andy Beshear, click here. For the latest info on COVID-19 in Kentucky, click here. (April 7, 2021)
- Masks: Gov. Andy Beshear announced he is extending the statewide mandate on wearing facial coverings in public for another 30 days. (March 31, 2021)
- Testing: The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services is working with partners to expand drive-thru testing throughout the commonwealth. Drive-thru testing at these locations now is open to all Kentuckians who want a COVID-19 test. Details here.
- Vaccine: Find out more information about the COVID-19 vaccination in Kentucky here.
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| Louisiana |
- Reopening: Gov. John Bel Edwards is moving Louisiana into a “modified Phase 3” state of reopening. The statewide mask mandate remains in place but gatherings and capacity restrictions on bars and restaurants have been loosed and indoor live music can recommence. For the latest updates on Louisiana’s COVID-19 response, visit Louisiana’s resources page here.
- Masks: Order requires face coverings for everyone ages 8 and older except for the following: Anyone who has a medical condition that prevents the wearing of a face covering; Anyone who is consuming a drink or food; Anyone who is trying to communicate with a person who is hearing impaired; Anyone who is giving a speech for broadcast or to an audience; Anyone temporarily removing his or her face covering for identification purposes; Anyone who is a resident of a parish without a high COVID-19 incidence that has opted out of the masking mandate. Masks are strongly recommended for children ages 2 to 7. (July 11, 2020)
- Health: Keeping Calm through COVID Hotline available 24/7. Counselors can direct callers to mental health and substance abuse counseling services. The telephone number is 1-866-310-7977.
- Testing: The state of Louisiana maintains an online portal to help residents locate COVID-19 testing in their communities. Details here.
- Vaccine: Get the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccinations, including vaccine locations in Louisiana here.
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| Maine |
- Reopening: Gov. Janet Mills announced the “Moving Maine Forward” plan to protect public health and support Maine’s economy during its busy tourism season. Read the plan and FAQs here. (March 5, 2021)
- Masks: The updated executive order simplifies and strengthens the enforcement of the State’s face covering requirement. Moving forward, owners and operators of all indoor public spaces – regardless of the type of entity or size – must not allow those who refuse to wear a face covering to enter or remain in their venue. (December 11, 2020)
- Reg: IRP/IFTA enforcement suspended for duration of the state of emergency (April 16, 2020)
- Reg: All BMV offices reopened by appointment (May 28, 2020)
- Reg: Order extending vehicle registrations due to COVID-19 state of emergency. (May 26, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: Due to sustained and dangerous increases in COVID-19 cases in Maine, Governor Mills has extended the 9:00 p.m. closing time for all outdoor and indoor amusement venues, movie theaters, performing arts venues, casinos, and businesses that provide seated food and drink service, including social clubs, restaurants, and bars and tasting rooms currently open for outdoor service through Jan. 3, 2021. (December 4, 2020)
- Testing: The State of Maine has expanded its COVID-19 testing capacity. Under a standing order, anyone in Maine over the age of 12 months who feels they need a test for COVID-19 may get a test at participating sites, without the need for a test order from their own health care provider.
- Vaccine: To learn more about the vaccine process and when you can expect your COVID-19 vaccination in Maine, click here.
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| Maryland |
- Reopening: Gov. Larry Hogan announces the lifting of capacity limits on indoor and outdoor dining, retail businesses, religious facilities and personal services, beginning Friday, March 12. Masking and social distancing protocols remain in place. Large indoor and outdoor venues may operate at 50% capacity and quarantine requirements have been lifted on out-of-state travelers. (March 9, 2021)
- Masks: Expanded order requires all Marylanders over the age of 5 to wear face coverings in the public spaces of all facilities and businesses across the state, to include any work area where interaction with others is likely. Face coverings will also be required in outdoor areas whenever it is not possible to maintain physical distancing. The expanded order continues to provide certain exceptions, including for medical conditions or disabilities. Read the order. (November 11, 2020)
- Reg: Suspending HOS, allowing a 15% tolerance above typical weight limits and suspending some permit requirements in response to the COVID-19 emergency. (March 18, 2020)
- Reg: IRP enforcement suspended until further notice. (March 16, 2020)
- Testing: Find a COVID-19 testing site in Maryland here.
- Vaccine: Find a COVID-19 vaccination clinic here.
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| Massachusetts |
- Reopening: Gov. Baker’s latest COVID-19 emergency order allows restaurants to reopen at full capacity. Social distancing and table size restrictions remain in place. For a full list of the latest restrictions in place under the current state of emergency, click here.
- Masks: Updated orders require masks to be worn in all public spaces, even when social distancing is possible. (November 2, 2020)
- Travel Advisory: Beginning Aug. 1, Massachusetts is adopting a 14-day quarantine for all residents and visitors entering the state, with limited exemptions. An exemption applies for commercial truckers who are working when they enter the state. Full details here (July 24, 2020)
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing and resources in Massachusetts here.
- Vaccine: Find out when and where to get a COVID-19 vaccination here.
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| Michigan |
- Reopening: On Friday, March 5, the state of Michigan will relax some of its restrictions on gatherings, restaurants and bars, entertainment venues and nursing homes. For the latest updates on coronavirus response in Michigan, go here.
- Masks: The Department of Health and Human Services has issued updated guidance for masks and face coverings in public spaces. Details here. (March 19, 2021)
- Reg: Expiring credentials, including CDL and chauffeur’s licenses, extended March 31, 2021. (January 7, 2021)
- Reg: Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, Michigan is extending the enforcement waiver of IRP
requirements through the end of September if credentials expired after March 1. (July 7, 2020)
- Health: Michigan has created a COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136, answered seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions are answered by email at COVID19@Michigan.gov during the same hours.
- Testing: Michigan has set up an online resource for COVID-19 testing locations. More info here.
- Vaccine: Find information on who, when and where you can get a COVID-19 vaccination in Michigan from your local health department here.
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| Minnesota |
- Reopening: Gov. Tim Walz issues 30-day extension of COVID-19 emergency declaration. (January 13, 2021)
- Masks: Beginning July 25, per the Governor’s Executive Order 20-81, people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and businesses, unless alone. Additionally, workers are required to wear a face covering when working outdoors in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. Details on the order here. (July 22, 2020)
- Food: As of Dec. 18, at 11:59 p.m., restaurants and bars could resume outdoor dining at 50% capacity, with a maximum of 100 people, with some additional restrictions. (December 18, 2020)
- Reg: Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services offers a Frequently Asked Questions resource about COVID-19 and commercial driver’s licenses and renewals.
- Testing: Minnesota COVID-19 testing resources available here.
- Vaccine: Information, data, and guidance for COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota is available here.
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| Mississippi |
- Reopening: The latest executive order issued by Gov. Tate Reeves on March 2, 2021, repeals mask mandate except for in school buildings. Residents are “encouraged” to continue wearing masks and practicing social distancing. For the latest updates on Mississippi’s COVID-19 situation, go here.
- Masks: Mississippi still requires masks to be worn in schools. Local authorities are still allowed to enforce their own mask mandates. Check with the local health department for the latest guidance.
- Reg: Weight limits increased to 90,000. (March 17, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Testing: Mississippi has a variety of information available online for free, local COVID-19 testing.
- Vaccine: COVID-19 vaccinations for Mississippians are available at not cost from drive-through sites around the state, and from some local healthcare providers. Check eligibility and locations online here.
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| Missouri |
- Emergency: Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order extending the state’s emergency declaration and certain orders suspending or waiving regulations pertaining to a variety of areas – including motor carriers – until March 31, 2021. (November 19, 2020)
- Reopening:A new page highlighting Missouri’s COVID-19 response efforts can be found on Governor Parson’s website. Topics include education, public safety, child care and families, vulnerable populations, mental health, business and economy, and the four Show Me Strong Recovery pillars – testing, PPE, health care system capacity, and data. (October 29, 2020)
- Masks: While no statewide mask order is in effect, certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Reg: IRP, IFTA, trip and fuel permit requirements suspended. (March 17, 2020)
- Reg: Weight allowances increased. (March 17, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Parking: State Highway Patrol announce truckers will be allowed to park, even overnight at scale houses during COVID-19 emergency. From MSHP Twitter. (April 7, 2020)
- Health: The Missouri Novel Coronavirus Information Hotline is 877-435-8411. The state offers an online chat to answer COVID-19 questions. (March 23, 2020)
- Testing: Missouri Department of Health And Senior Services offers a list and map of all COVID-19 testing facilities statewide. Check it out here.
- Vaccine: Missouri residents can get more information about the COVID-19 vaccine here.
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| Nebraska |
- Reopening: All Nebraska counties are under Directed Health Measures from November 11 through November 30. Those measures include social distancing rules in a number of indoor establishments, including churches, capacity limits on indoor gatherings and mask requirements for staff and patrons of certain businesses. (November 11, 2020)
- Masks: Masks are required for staff and patrons at salons, barbershops, massage therapy, bowling alleys, pool halls, body art establishments, and any other indoor businesses where staff and patrons are within six feet of each other for 15 consecutive minutes or more. Certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department. (November 11, 2020)
- Reg: Order providing relief to qualified commercial motor vehicles from FMCSRs 390-399 as well as weight and length exemptions when in direct response to COVID-19. Originally set to expire on May 31, it has been extended for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. (April 29, 2020)
- Testing: The TestNebraska website has links to a health assessment as well as online appointments for drive-thru testing.
- Vaccine: Get the latest information on Nebraska’s COVID-19 vaccination plan here.
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| Nevada |
- Reopening: Nevada remains in Phase 2 of its reopening plan, amid an increase in COVID-19 cases, until the emergency declaration is terminated. (July 31, 2020).
- Masks: Gov. Sisolak announces mandatory face covering policy in public for all residents and visitors. (June 24, 2020)
- Reg: Order granting 90-day license and registration extensions, including Motor Carrier permits for credentials that expired during the time when DMV offices were closed; also grants 60-day extension to credentials that expire within 30 days of DMV offices reopening to the public. (April 29, 2020)
- Reg: Nevada is temporarily extending IRP and IFTA operating credentials with an expiration date of December 31, 2020 until February 1, 2021. Law enforcement is asked to refrain from taking action until then. (December 28, 2020)
- Reg: New procedures for new or unregistered vehicles to get temporary authority. (March 19, 2020)
- Reg: DMV offices closing March 17. (March 17, 2020)
- Parking: “State highway rest areas remain open, some with disinfectant cleanings occurring as frequently as every hour. Some Interstate 80 rest areas have been closed due to well water issues and will remain closed due to those issues.”
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing in Nevada here.
- Vaccine: To find out when you can be vaccinated check out your counties plan at NVCOVIDFighter.org or 1-800-401-0946.
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| New Brunswick |
- Testing: The province of New Brunswick has reversed itself on a plan to mandate truckers returning to the province be tested for COVID-19. Instead, drivers are encouraged to be tested every week or at the earliest opportunity after returning from a longhaul trip that lasts longer than a week. Testing can be arranged here.
- Vaccine: Get the latest information on New Brunswick’s COVID-19 vaccination plan here.
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| New Foundland |
- Vaccine: Get the latest information about New Foundland’s COVID-19 vaccination plan here.
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| New Hampshire |
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| New Jersey |
- Emergency: Public health emergency declaration extended another 30 days. (March 17, 2021)
- Reopening: Gov. Phil Murphy is loosening restrictions on gatherings statewide. Get the latest details here. (March 29, 2021)
- Masks: Gov. Phil Murphy implements an executive order requiring masks to be worn outside when social distancing can’t be maintained. New Jersey has required workers and customers to wear cloth face coverings while indoors, except where doing so would inhibit that individual’s health or where the individual is under two years of age, and require workers to wear gloves when in contact with customers or goods since April. (July 8, 2020)
- Travel Advisory: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are imposing quarantine restrictions “for anyone returning from travel to states that have a significant degree of community-wide spread of COVID-19.” Essential workers are exempt. (June 24, 2020)
- Travel: Governors Andrew Cuomo, Ned Lamont and Phil Murphy released a joint statement urging residents to “avoid unnecessary or non-essential travel between states at this time” due to rising numbers of coronavirus cases. (October 20, 2020)
- Reg: Increase in the maximum weight limit on certain interstate highways and toll roads from 80,000 pounds (40 tons) to 92,000 pounds (46 tons) for vehicles transporting COVID-19 relief supplies. When applying for a permit, choose the Unplanned Divisible Load Emergency Move permit. Fees for this permit are waived, and permits are not route-specific. Drivers should be prepared to provide appropriate paperwork verifying their load is for COVID-19 relief. More info from NJDOT here. (April 8, 2020)
- Reg: Updated expiration dates for commercial driver’s license and learner’s permits, medical examiner certificates and medical certifications and hazmat endorsements. (September 30, 2020)
- Food: Restaurant capacity remains restricted to 25 percent (October 20, 2020)
- Testing: Find out how to get tested for COVID-19 in New Jersey here.
- Vaccine: COVID-19 vaccinations are underway across New Jersey. Find out where and how you can get one here.
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| New Mexico |
- Reopening: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the state will temporarily re-enact a statewide order closing in-person services for all non-essential activities in order to blunt the unprecedented spike of COVID-19 illnesses and to attempt to relieve dramatically escalating strain on hospitals and health care providers across the state. The heightened restrictions statewide, enacted through an amended emergency public health order issued by the state Department of Health, will be in effect for two weeks. (December 11, 2020)
- Masks: Order requires adults to wear masks in all public settings, except while eating, drinking, exercising or for medical reasons. Masks are recommended for children 3 and older, and children 5 and under must have adult supervision. (May 15, 2020)
- Travel Advisory: Individuals traveling to New Mexico from certain hot zone states and from outside the U.S. must self-isolate or self-quarantine forhttps://www.governor.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Executive-Order-2020-063.pdf 14 days. Exemptions apply to essential workers (September 3, 2020).
- Reg: New Mexico is creating a streamlined process for emergency expedited special permits that would allow motor carriers to transport a load up to 88,000 pounds. (March 31, 2020)
- Reg: DMVs to operate by appointment only. (March 15, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: State DOT to allow food trucks at rest areas. (April 10, 2020)
- Testing: Providers across New Mexico offer safe screening and testing for COVID-19. Click here to find a testing location.
- Vaccine: Get the latest information on New Mexico’s COVID-19 vaccination plan here.
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| New York |
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| North Carolina |
- Reopening: Gov. Roy Cooper issued a new executive order easing COVID-19 restrictions statewide. Most businesses will be allowed to return to 100% occupancy, however restaurants, bars and certain other businesses would be capped at 75% indoor occupancy. The new orders go into effect on Friday, March 26. (March 23, 2021)
- Masks: Executive Order 180 adds mask requirement to several additional settings including any public indoor space even when maintaining 6 feet of distance; gyms even when exercising; all schools public and private; and all public or private transportation when travelling with people outside of the household. The order also requires large retail businesses with more than 15,000 square feet to have an employee stationed near entrances ensuring mask wearing and implementing occupancy limits for patrons who enter. (November 23, 2020)
- Reg: HOS waived on emergency relief loads. (March 10, 2020)
- Reg: Certain size, weight restrictions waived. (March 10, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Testing: North Carolina has an online resource for no-cost community testing events. Details here.
- Vaccine: This is your spot for the information you need to take your shot against COVID-19.
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| North Dakota |
- Reopening: For the latest phase and guidance protocols in North Dakota’s Smart Restart plan, as well as a county-by-county look at the risk levels of COVID-19, click here.
- Border: U.S. Customs and Border Patrol announces reduced hours at North Dakota ports of entry. Click for a complete list. (April 6, 2020)
- Masks: While a statewide mandate was allowed to expire on Jan. 18, 2021, many North Dakota cities are acting to keep local mandates in place. Check with local health authorities for the most updated information. (January 18, 2021)
- Testing: Find out where to get a COVID-19 test in North Dakota here.
- Vaccine: Click here to find information on a COVID-19 vaccination near you.
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| Northwest Territories |
- Vaccine: Find the locations of vaccination clinics and other COVID-19 information here.
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| Nova Scotia |
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| Ohio |
- Emergency: Gov. Mike DeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed the Amended Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings and Non-Congregating to clarify that: Six feet of separation between tables at restaurants, drinking establishments and banquet facilities must be maintained unless there is a physical barrier between them. Other than the facial covering requirements, the social distancing, congregating, and capacity requirements of the order do not apply to religious observances and First Amendment activity, including activity by the media, as has been the case since the beginning of the pandemic. The K-12 mask requirement mandate remains in effect and unchanged. (April 9, 2021)
- Masks: All individuals in Ohio, age 10 or older, must wear facial coverings in public at all times when: At an indoor location that is not a residence; Outdoors, but unable to maintain six-foot social distance from people who are not household members; Waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation, such as a taxi, a car service, or a private car used for ride-sharing. Additional info here. (April 9, 2021)
- Food: State DOT to allow food trucks at rest areas. Temporary Rest Area Food Truck Permit Info here. (April 10, 2020)
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing sites throughout Ohio here.
- Vaccine: Locate a vaccine provider in Ohio here.
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| Oklahoma |
- Reopening: Gov. Kevin Stitt announced he will sign an executive order lifting all COVID-19 gathering restrictions and ending the mask mandate in state buildings. (March 11, 2021)
- Masks: Certain counties, cities and towns have adopted local ordinances mandating the use of facial coverings in public. For details on local ordinances, check with the state or local health department.
- Reg: HOS, size and weight fees waived for emergency relief loads. (March 18, 2020)
- Testing: Find COVID-19 diagnostic testing sites in Oklahoma here.
- Vaccine: Find more information about Oklahoma’s COVID-19 vaccination plan here.
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| Ontario |
- Emergency: Effective Thursday, April 8 at 12:01 a.m., the government is issuing a province-wide Stay-at-Home order requiring everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services (including getting vaccinated), for outdoor exercise , or for work that cannot be done remotely. (April 7, 2021)
- Health: The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has clarified its policy on treating truck drivers who cross the border from the United States into Canada for essential operations. If there is no opportunity for a physician to see a patient following a 14-day window without travel across the border or a negative COVID-19 test, the physician still can have an in-person visit with the patient if they satisfy certain safety precautions. (October 20, 2020)
- Parking: Ontario is providing truck drivers with more places to safely stop and rest while moving goods during COVID-19. Click here for a list of locations.
- Testing: New testing location – The Flying J in London, beginning Aug. 18. Ontario announces a pilot program providing free COVID-19 testing for commercial drivers. The pilot will operate from July 8th – September 8th, and will focus on three testing delivery options. All testing will be publicly funded and therefore at no charge. (July 8, 2020)
- Food: Find rest areas and restaurants across Ontario that are truck friendly, including available facilities such as washrooms, take-out and more, courtesy of the Ontario Trucking Association.
- Vaccine: Learn about Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination program here.
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| Oregon |
- Reopening: Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 until May 7, 2021. For the latest statewide orders, including a county-by-county breakdown of what’s open, visit Oregon’s Coronavirus resources page here. (February 26, 2021)
- Masks: Effective July 15, Oregon residents will be required to wear masks outside when social distancing cannot be maintained. Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, beginning July 1. (July 13, 2020)
- Reg: Oregon residents with a vehicle registration, permit or driver license expiring between Nov. 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, have up to three months after their expiration date without being cited by law enforcement for an expired license or tags. (December 22, 2020)
- Reg: Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services Division has a resources page for motor carriers with info about the state’s response to COVID-19, including exemptions and waivers. The agency encourages motor carriers to visit the Commerce and Compliance Division’s website, Oregon Trucking Online, to pay certain taxes, renew plates and conduct other business. (June 15, 2020)
- Reg: Due to COVID-19 and the need to limit in-person contact, Oregon DOT strongly suggests that carriers complete their 2021 Motor Carrier Renewal packets through OregonTruckingOnline or by mail. To renew in person, make an appointment by calling the Salem office at 503-378-6699 or the Jantzen Beach office at 971-637-5900. (November 17, 2020)
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing in Oregon here.
- Vaccine: Find the latest information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Oregon here.
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| Pennsylvania |
- Emergency/Reopening: For the latest updates on COVID-19 mitigation efforts, including restaurant and social restrictions, visit Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 dashboard here.
- Masks: Gov. Tom Wolf signs an executive order expanding mandate that masks be worn in public spaces. The updated order requires that masks be worn indoors when around persons not from your household, even if you are more than 6 feet apart. FAQ guide for masks here. (November 23, 2020)
- Reg: In response to COVID-19, PennDOT has implemented a variety of operational changes. Details about those changes can be found here, along with frequently asked questions.
- Reg: Temporary waiver of IFTA requirements remains in effect from March 19, 2020 until it is determined by Gov. Wolf that the emergency no longer exists, or for 30 days, whichever occurs later.
- Reg: Expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner’s permits are extended for Pennsylvania residents have been extended one final time. Per PennDOT, the following products’ expiration dates are extended:
- Commercial learner’s permits scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020, through March 31, 2021;
- Commercial driver licenses scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020, through March 31, 2021.
- Parking: Following a concerted effort by OOIDA and its membership, PennDOT has now reopened 28 of its 30 rest areas as of March 27. Initially, PennDOT closed all rest areas on March 17 at the direction of Gov. Tom Wolf’s guidance.
- Testing: Get info and locations for COVID-19 testing here.
- Vaccine: Get the latest info about COVID-19 vaccinations here.
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| Prince Edward Island |
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| Québec |
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| Rhode Island |
- Reopening: Rhode Island is scaling up its reopening, effective Feb. 5, 2021. For the latest updates and guidance, including information about the statewide mask mandate, visit ReopeningRI.com.
- Masks: Effective Friday May 8 everyone, except children under 2 and people whose health would be damaged by wearing a face covering, must wear face coverings when in a public place, both indoors and outdoors.
- Reg: Expiration dates for registrations, driver licenses, learner permits, ID’s, CLPs, CDLs, inspection stickers, disability placards, and school bus certificates have been extended. Those items set to expire in March, April, or May 2020 are extended by 180 days. Those items set to expire in June, July, or August 2020 have been extended by 90 days. (July 29, 2020)
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing in Rhode Island here.
- Vaccine: Find out more information about Rhode Island’s COVID-19 vaccination plan here.
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| South Carolina |
- Reopening: State of emergency order extended again. The order includes waivers for transportation. The order remains in effect for 15 days (March 8, 2021)
- Masks: Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order requiring face coverings be worn in state government offices, buildings and facilities. The order also urges counties and municipalities to “enact or implement appropriate and narrowly tailored emergency ordinances, orders or other measures requiring individuals to wear a face covering.” Details. You can also view local masking ordinances here. (October 2, 2020)
- Parking: “SCDOT rest areas remain open, and our crews are more frequently cleaning high-touch surfaces, such as door handles and restroom surfaces.”
- Food: Restaurants could begin offering dine-in at 50 percent capacity, effective May 11.
- Testing: Find a COVID-19 testing site in South Carolina here.
- Vaccine: Find out where and when to get your COVID-19 vaccination here.
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| Tennessee |
- Reopening: Gov. Bill Lee asks Tennesseans to “not engage in indoor gatherings for the holidays” with people outside of the immediate household. He also signed an executive order limiting indoor gatherings to 10 people. (December 20, 2020)
- Masks: Gov. Bill Lee has extended his executive order granting counties the authority to impose county-wide mask mandates until 2021. (October 19, 2020)
- Reg: Updated executive order addressing HOS, CDL licensing, REAL ID issuance (September 30, 2020)
- Reg: CDL holders with a medical card that expired between March 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020 have until October 31, 2020 to submit their new Med-Cert to the Department. CDL holders with a medical card that expired or is set to expire between June 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020 have until December 31, 2020 to submit their new Med-Cert to the Department. The extension is available to CDL holders with a medical card that is currently valid for more than 90 days. (September 30, 2020)
- Reg: The expiration of Class A, B, C, PA, PB, and PC will be extended until October 31, 2020 if expired or set to expire between March 12, 2020 and October 30, 2020. This does not apply to an individual with a Class X license. (September 30, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas open.
- Food: Beginning May 22, capacity restrictions lifted on restaurants. (May 15, 2020)
- Testing: COVID-19 tests available via the Department of Health in all counties. Calling ahead recommended.
- Vaccine: Find out when and how you can get a COVID-19 vaccination in Tennessee here.
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| Texas |
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| Utah |
- Reopening: Get the latest COVID-19 emergency orders, vaccination information and updates to Utah’s mask mandate here.
- Masks: The state legislature has passed a measure that will end the statewide mask mandate on Saturday, April 10. Gov. Spencer Cox is not expected to veto the measure.
- Study: The University of Utah Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational & Environmental Health (RMCOEH) has been selected by the CDC recruit 660 healthcare, first responders, and frontline workers in Utah to participate in their COVID19 RECOVER study. The study is trying to increase understanding about COVID-19 infection rates, illness characterization, risk and protective factors, and differences between symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, possible re-infections, and efficacy of interventions and the vaccine. Compensation is offered up to $400 with free weekly COVID19 tests and results. Participants will be asked to complete short weekly surveys (via text messaging), submit weekly self-collected respiratory specimens, and have blood drawn 3 times for antibody testing. More information can be found on their website. If you would like more information about the study, please contact them at RECOVER@utah.edu or you can sign up directly for your initial visit.
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing in Utah here.
- Vaccine: Utah’s COVID-19 vaccination website urges residents to contact your local health department or school district to schedule your vaccination.
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| Vermont |
- Emergency Declaration: Gov. Phil Scott extended the state’s emergency declaration until December 15 (November 20, 2020)
- Reopening: Vermont will temporarily require a 14-day quarantine for all non-essential travel, increase compliance checks and expand testing to find the virus earlier and contain it faster. Details. (November 10, 2020)
- Masks: Gov. Phil Scott issued a statewide order requiring all persons older than 2 to wear a mask in public, indoors or outdoors. The order goes into effect Aug. 1 and lasts at least until August 15. (July 24, 2020).
- Reg: License and registration renewals extended 90 days; DMV transitions to mail/online/phone service only (March 19, 2020)
- Reg: All IFTA/IRP and 72-hour trip permit requirements are waived for 90 days (March 19, 2020)
- Parking: “All but four VT rest area buildings and facilities are closed at this time due to COVID-19 concerns. The parking areas are still open to the public. VT Buildings and General Services (BGS) oversees the buildings and is stationing porta-potties and dumpsters at all rest areas today. The Williston northbound and southbound, I-91 Brattleboro Welcome Center, and the Bennington Welcome Center rest area buildings and facilities are still open at this time, but they all will be closing at 6 PM this evening.”
- Gatherings: Gov. Scott and the state health commissioner issued an advisory on social gatherings, strongly recommending they be limited to 10 or fewer people. (November 6, 2020)
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing here.
- Vaccine: Find out about COVID-19 vaccinations in Vermont here.
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| Virginia |
- Reopening: Gov. Ralph Northam announces new COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Virginians should stay at home from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., wear masks in indoor and outdoor settings, limit social gatherings to 10. Details. (December 10, 2020)
- Reg: Virginia further extends IRP registration deadlines due to COVID-19 emergency (June 26, 2020)
- Reg: The validity of driver’s licenses and identification cards expiring on or before July 31, 2020, is extended for 90 days, not to exceed August 31. Vehicle registrations expiring in March, April or May are extended 90 days; those expiring in June are extended by 60 days, and July expirations by 30 days. (May 28, 2020)
- Parking: Virginia DOT authorizes truck parking at 11 weigh stations. The stations are closed from providing Motor Carrier Services until at least April 23. (April 7, 2020)
- Parking: Safety rest areas and ferry facilities remain open to the public, with enhanced cleaning and protective measures in place. (March 20, 2020)
- Food: Restaurants and other businesses can operate with capacity restrictions, provided they maintain social distancing guidelines (June 30, 2020)
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing here.
- Vaccine: Find more information about COVID-19 vaccinations in Virginia here.
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| Washington |
- Reopening: Gov. Jay Inslee announced the new “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery,” COVID-19 phased recovery plan. Beginning on January 11, the state will follow a regional recovery approach with every region beginning in Phase 1. (January 5, 2021)
- Masks: Statewide order mandates the wearing of masks in indoor or outdoor public spaces. beginning Friday, June 26 (June 24, 2020).
- Reg: Gov. Inslee extends 26 emergency relief proclamations, including orders impacting license renewals, tax relief, CDL health certificates and other requirements. These emergency orders are effective throughout the state of emergency, unless rescinded by the governor or the Legislature, whichever occurs first. (January 19, 2021)
- Reg: HOS waived on emergency relief loads extended until Feb. 28, 2021, aligning with federal declaration (December 4, 2020)
- Parking: No COVID-19-related closures. The Iron Goat rest area on US 2 westbound at mile marker 58 for the season. Also, the rest areas on I-90 at mile marker 242 at Sprague are closed for electrical work.
- Travel Advisory: The governors of California, Oregon and Washington have issued a travel advisory encouraging residents to stay close to home and avoid non-essential travel. Details. (November 13, 2020)
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing here.
- Vaccine: For information about where to obtain a vaccine, as well as what phase the rollout is in, click here.
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| West Virginia |
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| Wisconsin |
- Emergency: On February 4, 2021, Governor Tony Evers issued Executive Order 105, declaring a public health emergency, and corresponding Emergency Order 1, regarding face coverings in certain situations for people over the age of 5. (February 4, 2021)
- Masks: After Republicans in the Wisconsin repealed the state’s previous mask mandate, Gov. Evers issued a new one, which requires Face coverings be worn by individuals ages 5 and up whenever you are indoors or in an enclosed space, other than a private residence, and other people are present in the same room or space. (February 4, 2021)
- Reg: Driver license renewal for drivers over age 60 has been extended until November 23. (August 13, 2020)
- Reg: COVID-19 relief supply permits to waive HOS, size and weight limits (March 14, 2020)
- Parking: Rest areas remain open to support truckers. (March 20, 2020)
- Food: Dine-in service at restaurants limited to 25 percent capacity (June 5, 2020)
- Testing: Find COVID-19 testing in Wisconsin here.
- Vaccine: Wisconsinites can check their eligibility for a vaccine and get answers to frequently asked questions here.
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| Wyoming |
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