Stay-at-home. Shelter-in-place. Safer-at-home.
These are terms often used in local and national emergencies and enacted by state and local governments to keep people safe. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, they're becoming commonplace as nations try to slow the spread of coronavirus.
But, do they all mean the same? The short answer is no.
However, one city's stay-at-home order may be exactly the same -- or wildly different -- than another city's or county's.
"Stay-at-home" and "Safer-at-home" are the most similar depending on the exact verbiage of the order being enacted. And, many of these orders around the country have similar rules and guidance.
