The United States of America has been witnessing an inclining trend of coronavirus cases over the past few days. It had increased from a thousand to more than 26,000 cases as of March 22, according to Johns Hopkins University. This is due to the increasing number of testing for the COVID-19 all over the country, as stated by a recent medical article.

The White House had already asked the public to limit gatherings to no more than 10 people. This is just part of the guidelines given to the public, but it is not yet a mandatory order.

Here is how some states are handling the COVID-19 situation:

Alabama

On March 13, Kay Ivey, governor of Alabama, had issued a state of emergency. The governor said that every public school will not be operational from March 18 until April 6.

On Friday, its first case of the COVID-19 was reported. By Tuesday, 29 cases were already reported.

California

On March 23, President Trump announced the deployment of the National Guard to assist in California, Washington, and New York.

Governor Gavin Newsom was reported to have asked the assistance of the US President to help the state of California. Newsom is given the power to control the National Guard troops in the state.

On March 19, the governor had requested all Californians to stay in their homes. The citizens of the state were only allowed to go outdoors for necessary errands, work for essential jobs, and exercise.

On March 17, the governor of California had already asked the closure of all restaurants in the states. This order was made after the closing of bars, wineries, breweries, and similar businesses. Restaurants are still allowed to provide delivery services and carry-out orders.

Arkansas

Asa Hutchinson, the governor of Arkansas, stated through a news conference on March 16 that restaurants can stay open on their discretion. Many of the businesses in the state had already closed based on their own choice.

Hutchinson mandatorily asked all of the schools in the state to postpone operations from March 17 to March 27.

Colorado

Jared Polis, Colorado's Governor, followed the example of other states by not allowing on-site dining at restaurants and bars in the entire state. However, the state allows take-out services. The order takes effect on the morning of March 1.

Only five customers will be permitted to go inside a restaurant to pick up orders. The customers are also advised to observe 1.8-meter distances from each other.

The order of the governor will last for a minimum of 30 days.

Alaska

Mike Dunleavy, the governor of Alaska, released a public announcement on March 16 that museums, state-run libraries, and archives will not be operational until the end of March. Boarding school programs had been ordered to send their students home.  

Schools in the state are closed until March 30.

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Arizona

Doug Ducey, the governor of Arizona, in partnership with Superintendent Kathy Hoffman, had released a public announcement of the closure of schools in Arizona on March 13. Schools in the state will be suspended from March 16 to March 27. The closure of the schools in the state does not cover childcare centers.

Also, Ducey announced the cancellation of mass gatherings of 50 or more attendees. The state had not adopted aggressive approaches to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19. They have not closed restaurants, bars, and other businesses in the region.