Idaho COVID-19 Rebound to Recovery:
Guidance for Gov. Brad Little’s Amended Statewide Stay-home Order
Updated on April 15, 2020. Effective through April 30, 2020.
Facilities and services can open for curbside and delivery
Any facility or service (including formerly “non-essential” businesses) can begin to operate via curbside services, drive-in, drive-through pickup, mailed services or delivery services.
Must remain closed: indoor gyms, recreational facilities, nightclubs, bars, entertainment venues, convention centers, hair and nail salons, public events and gatherings, dine-in restaurants (drive-thru, carry-out, delivery to continue), and other facilities and services not included in “essential” businesses as defined in order.
Out-of-state travelers limited
Non-residents must self-quaratine in Idaho for 14 days after coming into the state.
Does not apply to those performing essential services or those who live in one state and work or gain essential services in another state.
Continue to self-isolate
ALL residents of Idaho must self-isolate and stay and work from home as much as possible, unless you work in healthcare, public safety or an identified “essential business” as defined in order.
Residents can leave homes to obtain or provide essential services. People at higher risk (over 65 and/or health- compromised) should avoid leaving their homes.
Employers that do not provide essential services as defined in order must take all steps necessary for employees to work remotely from home.
Ramp up personal hygiene
Practice social distancing, wash hands, don’t touch your face, clean high-touch surfaces, cover coughs and sneezes, and do not shake hands. Wear protective face coverings in public places and gloves as necessary.
“Essential” facilities and services still open
Grocery stores, health care facilities, gas stations, pharmacies, essential state and local government functions, laundromats/laundry services, financial institutions, residential and home-based care, veterinary services, hardware stores, limited child care for essential workers, infrastructure, and other businesses essential to the safety and well-being of the residents as defined in the order remain open. Restaurants open but only for drive-thru, carry-out, or delivery.
Limit public transit and travel
Only to provide or obtain essential services. Idaho residents continue to cease all non-essential travel.
No gatherings
Limit all non-essential gatherings of any number of individuals outside the household.
Outdoor activity OK
Outdoor activity is not prohibited but residents should keep distance of 6-feet from others not in their household.
Amended Order in effect through April 30, 2020. Gov. Little and public health officials will reassess before April 30, 2020. Final Amended Statewide Stay-Home Order available at coronavirus.idaho.gov
After April 30, 2020:
Governor Little also said “non-essential” businesses should prepare to reopen after April 30 as long as they prepare operational plans over the next two weeks to:
• maintain social distancing for staff and patrons
• provide adequate sanitation and protective coverings for employees, vendors, and patrons
• offer curbside and pickup delivery
• limit number of people in business at a time
• direct flow of people in the operation
Criteria for opening will be posted to coronavirus.idaho.gov when completed.
This excludes some “non-essential” businesses where people simply cannot safely social distance, such as nightclubs, bars, and restaurants for dine-in; indoor gyms and recreational facilities; hair and nail salons; convention and entertainment centers; and public events and gatherings.
He noted that may not occur if there is an upward trend of severe COVID-19 cases in Idaho between now and April 30.