Idaho

Updated: June 11, 2020

STAGE  4 – PROTOCOLS FOR OPENING

June 13 – June 26

Idaho’s Governor, Brad Little, announced a four-stage plan for reopening the state called “Idaho Rebounds.” All criteria for each stage must be met before Idaho advances to the next stage of reopening. The criteria will be reviewed every two weeks and if there is an indication that trends are beginning to move in the wrong direction, or there is evidence that a stage has adversely impacted rates, stages may have to be extended or reversed.

Stage 4 of the Idaho Rebounds Plan begins on June 13^th. All businesses will be able to open their doors, with limitations. Businesses opening their doors should have operational plans in place, and all currently open businesses should continue to follow their operational plans. Employers may resume unrestricted staffing of worksites but should practice physical distancing, use personal protections and sanitation for protection of workers, and continue to encourage telework when feasible. Large venues (e.g. sporting venues) can operate under limited physical distancing protocols. Gatherings, both public and private, of more than 50 people can occur where appropriate physical distancing and precautionary measures are observed.

Updated: June 02, 2020

STAGE 3 – PROTOCOLS FOR OPENING

MAY 30 – June 12

Idaho’s Governor, Brad Little, announced a four-stage plan for reopening the state called “Idaho Rebounds.” All criteria for each stage must be met before Idaho advances to the next stage of reopening. The criteria will be reviewed every two weeks and if there is an indication that trends are beginning to move in the wrong direction, or there is evidence that a stage has adversely impacted rates, stages may have to be extended or reversed.

To initiate stage 1, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare issued a Stay Healthy Order that allows businesses and government agencies to resume operations at physical locations in the state of Idaho, except for certain identified businesses. All businesses must adhere to the social distancing and sanitation requirements described in the order. The order is effective as of 12:00 am May 1, 2020 and will continue to be in effect until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the Governor and Director.

Stage 2 of the Idaho Rebounds Plan began on May 16^th and allows for certain businesses, including restaurants and recreation facilities, to reopen with limitations. Employees should return to work in phases and continue to telework whenever possible. Businesses opening their doors in Stage 2 should have an operation plan in place to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19. Except for restaurants, the plans do not need to be submitted for review or approval.

The following businesses can reopen in Stage 2 as long as protocols are followed:

• Dine-in restaurants 
• Indoor gyms, recreation facilities, hair salons and other close contract services

Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds Plan began on May 30^th and allows for certain businesses, including bars and movie theaters, to reopen with limitations. Employees should continue to telework, whenever possible and feasible with business operations, and should otherwise return to work in phases. All businesses should continue to follow protocol for opening. Non-essential travel can resume to locations that allow it and do not have ongoing transmission of the COVID-19. Gatherings, both public and private, of 10-50 people where appropriate physical distancing and precautionary measures are observed can occur. Large venues, including sporting venues, and nightclubs remain closed.

The following businesses can reopen in Stage 2 as long as protocols are followed:

• Outdoor pools, splashpads, waterparks
• Bars, breweries, wineries, distilleries
• Indoor movie theatres

Updated: May 22, 2020

STAGE 2 – PROTOCOLS FOR OPENING

MAY 16 – MAY 29

Idaho’s Governor, Brad Little, announced a four-stage plan for reopening the state called “Idaho Rebounds.” All criteria for each stage must be met before Idaho advances to the next stage of reopening. The criteria will be reviewed every two weeks and if there is an indication that trends are beginning to move in the wrong direction, or there is evidence that a stage has adversely impacted rates, stages may have to be extended or reversed.

To initiate stage 1, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare issued a Stay Healthy Order that allows businesses and government agencies to resume operations at physical locations in the state of Idaho, except for certain identified businesses. All businesses must adhere to the social distancing and sanitation requirements described in the order. The order is effective as of 12:00 am May 1, 2020 and will continue to be in effect until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the Governor and Director.

Stage 2 of the Idaho Rebounds Plan began on May 16^th and allows for certain businesses, including restaurants and recreation facilities, to reopen with limitations. Employees should return to work in phases and continue to telework whenever possible. Businesses opening their doors in Stage 2 should have an operation plan in place to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19. Except for restaurants, the plans do not need to be submitted for review or approval.

The following businesses can reopen in Stage 2 as long as protocols are followed:

• Dine-in restaurants 
• Indoor gyms, recreation facilities, hair salons and other close contract services

Updated: May 1, 2020

Stay Healthy Order

Idaho’s Governor, Brad Little, announced a four-stage plan for reopening the state called “Idaho Rebounds”. All criteria for each stage must be met before Idaho advances to the next stage of reopening. The criteria will be reviewed every two weeks and if there is an indication that trends are beginning to move in the wrong direction, or there is evidence that a stage has adversely impacted rates, stages may have to be extended or reversed.

To initiate stage 1, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare issued a Stay Healthy Order that allows businesses and government agencies to resume operations at physical locations in the state of Idaho, except for certain identified businesses. All businesses must adhere to the social distancing and sanitation requirements described in the order. The order is effective as of 12:00 am May 1, 2020 and will continue to be in effect until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the Governor and Director.

Updated: April 15, 2020

Amended Stay at Home Executive Order

• The Idaho Amended Stay at Home Executive Order, issued April 15, 2020, amends and extends the prior Stay at Home Executive Order and remains in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020, or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended.
  
• The amended order adds to its Essential Business list “businesses that are able to operate via curbside services, drive in, drive through pick up, mailed services or delivery services” provided they maintain compliance with Social Distancing Requirements.
  
• For purposes of describing Essential Businesses, the amended order incorporates by reference the CISA Lists as initially issued on March 19, 2020 and as updated on March 28, 2020.  Additionally, the amended order references federal guidance from the Department of the Treasury regarding the Financial Services Sector and the Department of Defense regarding Defense Industrial Base Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce.
  
• The definition of “Minimum Basic Operations” was amended to include activities to prepare to reopen businesses, specifically “the minimum necessary activities to prepare the business to reopen at such time as deemed appropriate, including but not limited to, sanitization, obtaining personal protective equipment, and setting up procedures to ensure compliance with Social Distancing Requirements.”

Key Documents

NEW Stage 4 Stay Healthy Order

Stage 3 Protocols for Opening

Stage 2 Protocols for Opening

Idaho Rebounds Plan

Prior Executive Order

Essential Businesses

Treasury Guidance

DoD Guidance