| Variable Name/Definitions | Description | Notes |
| Location | State in the United States |
| Status of Reopening | Status of state's COVID-19 restrictions as of November 2020
All social distancing restrictions were lifted by a WI Supreme Court ruling, not a decision by the Governor. | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Stay at Home Order | Status of state's stay at home order | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Date of Stay at Home Order | Some states have made multiple orders, so only the first instance is listed | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Mandatory Quarantine for Travelers | What, if any, mandates does the state impose on travelers into the state
Travelers to Hawaii may avoid the mandatory 14-day quarantine if they register with the state and have a negative COVID-19 test prior to departure.
Beginning Aug. 11, non-residents entering Alaska from another state or country must submit a travel declaration with a negative COVID-19 test result 72 hours prior to departure, arrive with proof of a qualifying negative test, or purchase a test upon arrival and self-quarantine.
Maine provides exceptions to the mandatory traveler quarantine based on negative COVID test results or travel from certain states. | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Non-essential Business Closures | Restrictions on non-essential businesses within the state
In New York, areas that have a high density of cases are subject to stricter policies, including closure of non-essential businesses, smaller caps on large gatherings, bar closures, and restaurant restrictions. As of November 9, this impacts 24 areas.
TN has implemented less restrictive orders that allow non-essential businesses and restaurants to reopen in 89 of the state’s 95 counties. | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Large Gatherings Ban | lowest indoor limit in a majority of the state
Iowa limits gatherings to 50% of indoor or outdoor venue capacity and requires social distancing of 6 feet; if these requirements cannot be met, gatherings are limited to 10 people.
New restrictions on large gatherings and restaurant and bar service in Illinois are requried in all regions in the state.
Louisiana restricts venues to 50% capacity with a maximum of 250 people.
Massachusetts limits gatherings indoors to eight people per 1,000 square feet, not to be greater than 25 people, and gatherings outdoors to 25% of facility capacity, not to exceed 100 people.
In Nebraska, groups at public venues are limited to no more than 8 people per table and venues that hold 500 or more people must get any reopening or capacity expansion plans approved by the local health department. Venues are limited to 25% capacity.
In Pennsylvania, public venues are subject to capacity limits based on their size, up to 500 people indoors and 2,500 people outdoors. | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Restaurant Limits | VA does not have a separate designation for bars, but bar areas of restaurants are closed, except for table seating. The on-site sale, consumption, and possession of alcohol is prohibited after 10:00 p.m. | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Face Covering Requirement | What, if any, mandates for face covering
Mississippi reimposed a face mask requirement for the general public and limits on large gatherings in multiple counties across the state.
Oklahoma requires people to wear face coverings on state property when social distancing cannot be maintained. | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Emergency Declaration | Whether the state declared a state of Emergency | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Total number, adults 18 and older | exclude adults living in nursing homes | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Number at risk, adults 18 and older | exclude adults living in nursing homes | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Total number, adults under age 65 | exclude adults living in nursing homes | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Number at risk due to health conditions, adults under age 65 | exclude adults living in nursing homes | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Total number, adults age 65 and older | exclude adults living in nursing homes | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Medicaid | proportion insured by Medicaid Includes those covered by Medicaid, Medical Assistance, Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) or any kind of government-assistance plan for those with low incomes or a disability, as well as those who have both Medicaid and another type of coverage, such as dual eligibles who are also covered by Medicare. | based on American Community Survey 2018 |
| Medicare | proportion insured by Medicare : Includes those covered by Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and those who have Medicare and another type of non-Medicaid coverage where Medicare appears to be the primary payer. Excludes seniors who also report employer-sponsored coverage and full-time work, and those covered by Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligibles). | based on American Community Survey 2018 |
| Employer | proportion insured by Employer : Includes those covered through a current or former employer or union, either as policyholder or as dependent | based on American Community Survey 2018 |
| Military | proportion insured by Military : Includes those covered under the military or Veterans Administration | based on American Community Survey 2018 |
| Uninsured | proportion with No health insurance : Includes those without health insurance and those who have coverage under the Indian Health Service only. | based on American Community Survey 2018 |
| Non-Group | proportion insured through other means : Includes those covered by a policy purchased directly from an insurance company, etiher as policyholder or as dependent | based on American Community Survey 2018 |
| Medicaid Expansion | States' decisions about adopting the Medicaid expansion are as of February 19, 2020. |
| ICU Beds | ICU Beds data include coronary, trauma, surgical, burn, and general ICU beds in community and non-Federal hospitals. Figures may not sum to totals due to rounding. | 2018 survey |
| Hospital Beds | KFF analysis of merged American Hospital Directory and 2018 AHA Annual Survey data. | 2018 survey |
| Intensivist Physicians | Physicians who have completed a formal fellowship in critical care medicine | data as of May 2020 |
| Critical Care Nurses | Nurses specifically trained in critical care | data as of May 2020 |
| CRNAs | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists | data as of May 2020 |
| Second-Shift Critial Care Physicians | Hospitalists, pulmonologists, and anesthesiologists. These specialists may care for critically ill patients, but it is unclear how many of these second-line providers could be readily redirected into the ICU setting. | data as of May 2020 |
| oct2019_rent | the average rent for October 2019 in the state in US dollars | data obtained from Zillow |
| oct2020_rent | the average rent for October 2020 in the state in US dollars | data obtained from Zillow |
| Total Population | estimates based on 2010 Census | obtained from census.gov |
| AQI.2019 | AQI measurement for June 2019 | 0 to 50 : "Good"
51 to 100 : "Moderate", bad for people sensitive to particle pollution
101 to 150: "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" , bad for children , teenagers, older adults, and those with lung or heart disease
151 to 200 : "Unhealthy", bad for everyone
201 to 300 : "Very Unhealthy" bad for everyone
301 to 500 : "Hazardous" bad for everyone |
| AQI. 2020 | AQI measurement for June 2020 | see above for range |
| Depression.2019 | Prevalence of Depression (%) among adults 18 years or older in 2019 | obtained from Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (CDC) |
| Depression.2020 | Prevalence of Depression(%) among adults 18 years or older surveyed Oct 28th to Nov 9th, 2020 | obtained from National Pulse Survey (CDC) |
| June_2020_Cases | the number of COVID Cases in June 2020 | obtained from usafacts |
| Oct_2020_Cases | the number of COVID Cases in October 2020 | obtained from usafacts |
| June_2020_Deaths | number of COVID related Deaths in June 2020 | obtained from usafacts |
| Oct_2020_Deaths | number of COVID related Deaths in October 2020 | obtained from usafacts |
| Date of Face Covering Requirement | Some states have made multiple orders, so only the first instance is listed | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Date of Emergency Declaration | Some states have made multiple orders, so only the first instance is listed | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Date of Mandatory Quarantine for Travelers | Some states have made multiple orders, so only the first instance is listed | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Date of New Business Closures or Limits Order | Some states have made multiple orders, so only the first instance is listed | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Date of Large Gatherings Ban | Some states have made multiple orders, so only the first instance is listed | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Date of Restaurant Limit Order | Some states have made multiple orders, so only the first instance is listed | obtained from Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Note : State counts may not sum to overall due to rounding. Data include adults ages 18 and older; exclude adults living in nursing homes and other institutional settings. |