Pritzker and Parson: How Illinois’ and Missouri’s governors reacted to COVID-19

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois
Gov. Mike Parson, Missouri
Daily press briefings: Began on March 9 Began on March 17
Declare state of emergency: March 9, with 25 cases statewide March 13, with 4 cases statewide
Limit gatherings: Gov. Pritzker began limiting gatherings on March 12, with an order cancelling events of more than 1,000 people for 30 days. He issued a stay-at-home order, limiting gatherings to 10 or fewer people on March 20, effective from March 21 until April 7. Gov. Parson announced an order to limit gatherings to 10 or fewer people on March 20, which went into effect on March 23, lasting until April 6.
Closed bars and restaurants statewide to dine-in service: Gov. Prizker announced an order closing bars and restaurants for dine-in service on March 15, in effect from March 16 to March 30. No
Closed all schools: Gov. Pritzker announced an order closing schools on March 13, in effect from March 17 to March 30. No. All Missouri districts independently decided to close. Gov. Parson announced on March 20 all schools had closed, and would remain closed until the end of the order limiting gatherings.
Issued stay-at-home order: Gov. Prizker issued a stay-at-home order on March 20, in effect from March 21 to April 7. No

Notes

Correction: A previous version of this chart listed an incorrect date for Illinois’ state of emergency. It began March 9.