Illinois and Ohio closed restaurants and bars for several weeks due to the coronavirus panic.

The CDC are recommending Americans refrain from gatherings with more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.

Governor Mike DeWine made the announcement on Sunday.

Establishments can stay open for carry-out and delivery. What we can't have is people congregating and seated. #COVID19 #COVID19OhioReady pic.twitter.com/3EaBWeeMdr — Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 15, 2020

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Every day we delay, more people will die. If we do not act and get some distance between people, our healthcare system in #Ohio will not hold up. The loss won't only be those impacted by #COVID19, but the danger is also to everyone else who needs hospital care for other issues. — Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 15, 2020

The Hill reported: