The states have told around 75 million people to stay home as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the US.
Illinois and Connecticut have joined New York and California in telling residents to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic.
The move means around 75 million Americans are affected by the strict"social distancing" measures, which are intended to stop the spread of the disease. Residents of the four states must stay inside except for trips to grocery stores, pharmacies, petrol stations and other"essential businesses". Most workplaces are also closed.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said the rules were to"avoid the loss of tens of thousands of lives", as the state - which includes the city of Chicago - registered 585 cases of the virus.New Jersey's governor Phil Murphy has said he plans to issue a similar order in the next 24 hours., which took effect from Thursday evening and will remain in place until further notice.
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