COVID-19 pandemic The governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan, Louisiana, Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington, and mayors of cities in other states, order the closure of all bars and restaurants and ban gatherings of 50 or more people in their states or cities in response to the pandemic. Coronavirus: NY, NJ, CT coordinate restrictions on restaurants, limit events to fewer than 50 people © CNBC Sources: Business Insider CNBC WJBK