Breaking down Arizona's stay-at-home order
By KYLE KERSEY
On Tuesday March 31, at 5 p.m., Doug Ducey’s executive order went into effect just one day after being unveiled.
Titled “Stay Healthy, Stay Safe, Stay Connected,” the stay-at-home order is scheduled to remain in place until April 30 unless extended. It's the most recent in a series of measures taken by the Arizona Governor since declaring a public health emergency on March 11.
The five page document (available in full as a PDF on the Arizona Department of Health Services website) urges Arizonans to exercise social distancing while not forcing people to stay indoors. Here’s a quick rundown of what this means for everyday life.
When are you allowed to leave your home?
Ducey’s plan calls for Arizonans to stay home unless you are:
Participating in “Essential Activities”
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