Fig. 1.

Length of statewide closures and states with mask mandates in place at reopening United States, March 19September 30, 2020*

*The length of statewide closure was defined as starting on the earlier of either 1) the date persons in all counties were required to stay home or 2) the date both restaurants were required to cease any on-premises dining and nonessential retail businesses were ordered to close in all counties; the earliest date one of these restrictions were lifted for all counties was defined as the statewide reopening. The start date of statewide mask mandate was defined as the date that persons operating in a personal capacity were required to wear masks 1) anywhere outside the home or 2) both in retail businesses and in restaurants/food establishments. (created with mapchart.net)