NEII is again providing updates related to the Coronavirus, including the spreadsheet of jurisdiction restrictions and information on the current requirements, mandates, and policies regarding face masks and proof of vaccination
organized by state or province. Click the buttons at the bottom of this email to access those resources.
Highlights from the last week in the jurisdictions are included below:
Alaska: Fully reopened. Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a memo requiring employees, contractors and visitors to wear a mask in indoor state facilities, unless social distancing can be maintained.
California: Newsom announced that effective Sept. 20, vaccination verification or a negative COVID-19 test is required for indoor events over 1,000. The same is strongly recommended, but not required, for outdoor events over 10,000. Previously, Newsom announced employees and health care workers must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to regular testing (once a week). The order also applies to employees who work in high-risk congregate settings, such as jails and senior residential facilities. In some workplaces, the state requires that workers verify that they are fully vaccinated, or be regularly tested for COVID-19.
Delaware: Fully Reopened. Staff in long-term care, other
health care facilities, and state employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination or undergo regular testing starting Sept. 30 to prevent transmission of COVID-19.
Georgia: Fully reopened. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) ordered individuals age 10 and up to wear a mask in indoor public spaces. Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson II (D) also signed an order requiring individuals over age 10 to wear a mask when inside Savannah government buildings, hospitals and early childhood centers, among other places.
Hawaii: Gov. David Ige (D) signed an order reinstating gathering and capacity restrictions. Indoor social gatherings of over 10 people are prohibited and outdoor social gatherings of over 25 people are prohibited. Restaurants, gyms and other establishments with high-risk indoor activities must limit capacity to 50 percent. Professional events of more than 50 people can gather, but the organizer must consult with the appropriate country
agency. The order lasts until Oct. 18. Previously, Ige dropped the quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated U.S. travelers. Visitors arriving in Hawaii from out of state who have been fully vaccinated for two weeks can bypass the requirements. Otherwise, visitors must either show a negative COVID-19 test result obtained within 72 hours of traveling or self-quarantine for 10 days. A statewide mandate requires individuals age 5 and older to wear a face mask in indoor public settings. Masks are not required outdoors.
Illinois: Fully reopened. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) announced he will issue a mask mandate. Effective, Aug. 30, individuals 2 and up must wear a mask in indoor public places, such as restaurants, gyms and grocery stores. The mandate applies regardless of vaccination status.
Nebraska: Fully Reopened. Regardless of vaccination status, individuals 2 and older must wear a mask in indoor public spaces unless social distancing can be maintained.
The health measure takes effect Aug. 26 and lasts until Sept. 30.
New Mexico: Fully reopened. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the health department had issued a public health order that re-implements a mask mandate. Individuals 2 and older must wear a mask in indoor public places, regardless of vaccination status. The order took effect Aug. 20 and lasts until Sept. 15.
New York: Fully reopened. On Aug. 4, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that individuals won’t be allowed to enter indoor restaurants, gyms or entertainment facilities without proof that they have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. De Blasio said enforcement will begin Sept. 13.
Rhode Island: Effective 9/1/21 until further notice, Supplemental Emergency Declaration- Extension of Executive Order 26.
Virginia: State of emergency ended on 6/30/21. As of 9/1/21, Virginia will require state workers to show proof that they are fully vaccinated or
be tested for COVID-19 every week.
British Columbia: No travel restrictions
Newfoundland & Labrador: Extended Public Health Emergency for 14 days effective 8/24/21.
Northwest Territories: Updates to Public Health orders introducing a fourth masking order and delaying further relaxation of Emerging Wisely 2021.
Nunavut: The Minister of Health extends the state of public health emergency for all of Nunavut until the end of 9/3/21.
Yukon: The state of emergency ended Wednesday 8/25/21.
Throughout these uncertain times, please don’t hesitate to contact your NEII staff with any questions on how the COVID-19 is impacting the
elevator industry – or any other issue – by emailing us at info@neii.org.
