March 20, 2020 Governor Mark Gordon has supported an additional statewide order issued by the state health officer prohibiting gatherings of 10 people or more in a single room or confined space.
The order also offers several exemptions. State health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist signed the new order, which goes into effect immediately.
The order supplements a statewide order issued March 19 that closed bars, restaurants, theaters, gymnasiums, some child care facilities and schools.
Both orders remain in effect until April 3. “It is an absolute fact that social distancing slows the growth of coronavirus disease,” Governor Gordon said. “I very much appreciate the willingness of our state’s residents to comply with this action.