Governors in an increasing number of states are issuing executive orders requiring residents to stay at home in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
In most cases, the mandatory orders do allow state residents to visit gas stations, pharmacies, grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, convenience stores, take-out and delivery restaurants, banks and laundromats. Workers in critical federal infrastructure sectors are exempt from the order, including food and agriculture, healthcare, transportation, energy, financial services and emergency response.
