Changes in Mobility during COVID-19 as a Response to Government Imposed Restrictions: A Multiple Regression Analysis for the Top Five Populous U.S States

Abstract

With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, several changes occurred in the lifestyle and habits of human life. These include various voluntary and mandatory governmental restrictions, limiting social interaction by encompassing social distancing, travel limitations, social gatherings, personal mobility, as well as closures and reduced capacities in sectors such as retail, restaurants, and the entertainment industry.