Stitt says his safer-at-home order is the same as a shelter in place, is it?

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Gov. Kevin Stitt said Friday his safer-at-home order is essentially the same as shelter-in-place orders issued by the governors of California and New York.

Although the directives share some similarities, Stitt’s safer-at-home policy mandates only those who are over age 65 or have “serious underlying medical conditions” must remain home.

Most other governors are asking all residents, not just those who might be more susceptible to COVID-19, to stay home.

In a Friday interview with The Tulsa World, Stitt defended his safer-at-home order, first issued on March 24 and expanded to all 77 counties on April 1. His order that also limits all gatherings to 10 or fewer people is in effect through April 30.