BOISE, Idaho — Idaho joins the 17 states who have issued stay-at-home because of the coronavirus. The order is in place for the next 21 days.
These orders are not necessarily full lockdowns, but they do require residents to stay home except for essential activities, such as grocery shopping, going to the pharmacy, receiving medical care or walking your dog.
If you work in an essential industry, like healthcare, food service, grocery stores or law enforcement, you will be able to travel to your job.
Many of these orders also prohibit things like visiting other people’s homes and gatherings of more than 10 people.
Essential businesses include grocery stores, farms, gas stations, laundromats, newspaper, television and media services and restaurants, but only drive-thru, delivery and carryout. Essential activities include grocery shopping, picking up medical supplies and outdoor activities.
For the latest coronavirus coverage, click here. If you know of a restaurant that is staying open during the crisis, click here and fill out the form. Now more than ever, we need to be open to new ways of thinking, gathering, and supporting each other.