Social gathering restrictions across the United States have been evolving and changing throughout the Covid-19 outbreak. There has been a lot of variation from state to state when it comes to social gathering restrictions and the different phases of re-opening.
Below we are consolidating all of the guidelines released by each state government, giving you a snapshot of the different social gathering restrictions throughout the country.
As the situation evolves, we are keeping this data updated with new guidelines. If you are running a business or planning an event, consider digitizing your employee health screenings in order to streamline your process and minimize person-to-person contact.
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Every state has issued unique guidelines, which also often differ for outdoor and indoor gatherings. In addition to those differences, some regulations and guidelines also vary throughout each county within a given state, and certain types of activities or gatherings (i.e.: religious worship) may be exempt from the regulations.
To provide you with an overview, the States have been grouped into 6 cohorts, and we used the largest possible gathering to categorize each state — this means that the categorization will often favour the rules for outdoor gatherings, as those tend to allow for more people.
For precise details about every single state, please see the data below:
Indoor: 50% capacity.
Outdoor: Must follow 6-feet physical distancing rules, otherwise prohibited.
Indoor: 6-feet physical distancing to be maintained between members of separate households.
Outdoor: 6-feet physical distancing to be maintained between members of separate households.
Notes: For any gathering such as a concert or festival over 500 people, where 6-feet physical distancing cannot be maintained at all times with facial coverings, the Division of Public Health should be consulted to discuss mitigation measures and safety plan.
Indoor: Gatherings with more than 50 people are banned.
Outdoor: Gatherings with more than 50 people are banned.
(Arizona Large Gathering Guidelines)
Indoor: Venues may reopen at 66% capacity.
Outdoor: Venues may reopen at 66% capacity.
Notes: Physical distancing must be maintained between performers, contestants and members of the audience. If having 100 or more people in attendance, event must submit a plan to be approved by the Secretary of Health.
Indoor: None, gatherings are not permitted.
Outdoor: None, gatherings are not permitted.
Notes: California is in effect closed, although different counties may be at different stages of restriction, depending on the number of cases and other regulations.
(California Guidance for Gatherings)
Indoor: 75 to 500, depending on county.
Outdoor: 75 to 500, depending on county.
Notes: Counties are each assigned a different level, which they can apply to have reassessed as the situation evolves.
Indoor: Up to 25 people.
Outdoor: Up to 500 people.
Notes: Event organizers are responsible for compliance with regulations and everyone following physical distancing requirements.
Indoor: 250 people or 60% capacity.
Outdoor: 250 people or 60% capacity.
Notes: Seating encouraged. Sporting facilities and venues are not permitted to open, unless organizers can provide a detailed plan for how they will ensure adherence to Covid-19 guidelines.
Indoor: Limits of 10 people encouraged.
Outdoor: Limits of 10 people encouraged.
Notes: Event organizers are encouraged to follow CDC’s recommendations, and cancel larger events (of more than 250 people) if the risk is deemed too high.
Indoor: Gatherings of more than 50 people are banned.
Outdoor: Gatherings of more than 50 people are banned.
Notes: Conventions and live performance venues are allowed to re-open if they meet a specific set of criteria.
Indoor: No more than 10 people.
Outdoor: No more than 10 people.
Notes: Specific cities and counties vary, most of the state is under an "Act With Care" guidelines, meaning no gatherings over 10 people
Indoor: Gatherings allowed, must follow physical distancing.
Outdoor: Gatherings allowed, must follow physical distancing.
Notes: Idaho is in stage 4, meaning that mass gatherings are allowed, however the attendees must adhere to physical distancing.
Indoor: 50 or fewer people allowed.
Outdoor: 50 or fewer people allowed.
Indoor: 250 maximum.
Outdoor: 250 maximum.
Notes: Indiana has entered Stage 4.5, meaning gatherings up to 250 people are allowed, provided that they still follow the CDC-issued physical distancing guidelines.
Indoor: Gatherings permitted, physical distancing must be followed.
Outdoor: Gatherings permitted, physical distancing must be followed.
Notes: With the exception of bars in specific counties, much of Iowa has been re-opening. Mass gatherings are permitted as long as 6-feet social distancing guidelines and other measures are followed.
Indoor: Limit of 45 people recommended.
Outdoor: Limit of 45 people recommended.
Notes: Kansas is in the process of re-opening, with each county deciding on the degree of restrictions in place. Statewide, gatherings larger than 45 people are not recommended.
Indoor: More than 50 person gatherings prohibited.
Outdoor: More than 50 person gatherings prohibited.
Indoor: 50% capacity or 250 people limit.
Outdoor: 50% capacity or 250 people limit.
Notes: Louisiana has entered Stage 3, which allows up to 250 people events, or for venues to operate at 50% capacity — whichever is less.
Indoor: Gatherings with 50+ people are prohibited.
Outdoor: Gatherings with 50+ people are prohibited.
Indoor: 75% capacity.
Outdoor: 75% capacity.
Notes: Live entertainment venues are permitted to reopen, operating at 75% capacity.
Indoor: 25 people maximum.
Outdoor: 25% of capacity, or 50 people maximum.
Notes: Venue operation comes with a strict set of requirements to be followed by the event organizer.
Indoor: 0 to 250 maximum, depending on region.
Outdoor: 0 to 250 maximum, depending on region.
Notes: Michigan reopening varies region-to-region, with venues completely shut in some cases, and partially re-open in others.
Indoor: Maximum 250 people.
Outdoor: Maximum 250 people.
Indoor: 10 people maximum.
Outdoor: Up to 100 people, 6-feet physical distancing must be maintained.
Indoor: Gatherings and events allowed.
Outdoor: Gathering and events allowed.
Notes: Missouri has reopened, although social distancing and sanitation precautions are strongly encouraged.
Indoor: Gatherings and events allowed.
Outdoor: Gatherings and events allowed.
Notes: Montana is mostly open, but recommending that venues restrict to 50 people maximums, and cancel events if physical distancing is possible at any given event.
Indoor: Gatherings allowed at 75% capacity.
Outdoor: Most gatherings allowed at 100% capacity.
Indoor: Maximum 50 people.
Outdoor: Maximum 50 people.
Indoor: 50% capacity allowed.
Outdoor: Gatherings allowed with 6-foot physical distancing.
Notes: New Hampshire is at the Safer at Home stage — meaning most events can take place as long as the 6 foot physical distancing requirements are followed.
Indoor: 25% capacity or 150 people max.
Outdoor: 500 people maximum gatherings.
Notes: New Jersey is allowing for outdoor gatherings of up to 500 people. Indoor this is limited ot 25% or 150, whichever is lower.
Indoor: Maximum 10 people.
Outdoor: Maximum 10 people.
Indoor: Maximum 50 people allowed to gather.
Outdoor: Maximum 50 people allowed to gather.
Indoor: Maximum 25 people.
Outdoor: Maximum 50 people.
Indoor: 75% capacity or 500 people max.
Outdoor: 75% capacity or 500 people max.
Notes: North Dakota’s guidelines vary depending on the risk level of each county. Most counties are designated low risk, allowing for up to 500 people at an event.
Indoor: Gatherings not allowed.
Outdoor: Gatherings not allowed.
Notes: Much of Ohio remains closed, including gatherings at indoor and outdoor venues.
Indoor: No limits on public gatherings.
Outdoor: No limits on public gatherings.
Notes: While Oklahoma is recommending physical distancing, there are no limits on public gatherings.
Indoor: Maximum 10 person public gatherings.
Outdoor: Maximum 10 person public gatherings.
Indoor: Social gatherings of more than 25 people prohibited.
Outdoor: Gatherings of up to 250 attendees allowed.
Indoor: Maximum 125 person gatherings.
Outdoor: Maximum 250 person gatherings.
Notes: Masks must be worn at any events taking place in Rhode Island.
Indoor: Gatherings and events allowed.
Outdoor: Gatherings and events allowed.
Notes: Events are permitted to take place, and event organizers are responsible for creating social distancing protocol and ensuring they are being adhered to.
Indoor: Public gatherings allowed.
Outdoor: Public gatherings allowed.
Notes: South Dakota never formally required events or businesses to close.
Indoor: Maximum 50 people.
Outdoor: Maximum 50 people.
Indoor: Gatherings limited to 10 people.
Outdoor: Gatherings limited to 10 people.
Notes: While Texas is limiting gatherings to 10 people, events may take place and operate, if they get approval from either a mayor or county judge.
Indoor: 50 maximum in most cases.
Outdoor: 50 maximum in most cases.
Notes: Utah's re-opening is determined on a county-by-county basis. Depending on the reopening status of a given county, organizers either have to apply to have more than 50 attendees, or there may be no additional restrictions.
Indoor: 75 people maximum gathering.
Outdoor: 150 people maximum gathering.
Notes: Although Vermont is limiting outside gatherings to 150 and inside gatherings to 75, events may be allowed to exceed those limits provided that they can ensure attendees are placed into distinct, separate groupings that maintain their own socially distanced event group.
Indoor: 50% capacity or 250 people max.
Outdoor: 50% capacity or 250 people max.
Indoor: 50 persons maximum.
Outdoor: 50 persons maximum.
Indoor: 25 persons maximum.
Outdoor: 25 persons maximum.
Indoor: No explicit restrictions.
Outdoor: No explicit restrictions.
Notes: While Wisconsin is recommending events be cancelled, no explicit restrictions are in place. Stay-at-home restrictions were earlier struck down by the supreme court.
Indoor: Maximum 250 people.
Outdoor: Maximum up to 1000 people.
Notes: Most gatherings are limited to 50 people, however exceptions are being made for certain types of events.
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