In addition to essentially shuttering three of the largest cities in the United States -- Los Angeles, New York and Chicago -- other states and cities began following suit within hours of these high-profile requests, the Post reported.
According to the Post and The New York Times, some of the major announcements included:
• California residents awoke Friday to new rules – issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom – closing the state's nonessential retail shops and strict restrictions limiting outdoor movement.
• New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday ordered nonessential businesses to allow workers to stay home. The executive order takes effect at 8 p.m. Sunday.
• Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a statewide "stay at home" order on Friday, requesting all 12 million residents leave their homes only when absolutely necessary.
• Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont issued an order similar Cuomo's.
• Both Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler signaled on Friday that similar movement-limiting measures are en route for the state's 4.2 million residents.
• New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a stay at home order on Friday, requesting the city's 390,000 residents go out for "critical needs only."
• New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy is expected to order the closure of all nonessential businesses today.