With the COVID-19 situation improving statewide, the governor said New York state, along with a coalition of neighboring northeast states, will take a “major” step toward reopening.
“Beginning Wednesday May 19 most capacity restrictions will end across the tri-state area,” Gov. Cuomo said.
This includes businesses such as:
- Retail
- Food Services
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Amusement and Family Entertainment
- Hair Salons
- Barber Shops
- Offices
- Museums
- Theaters
- And More...
The governor said New York would continue to implement the CDC-recommended six feet of social distancing when around people, adding that the distancing could still restrict some capacity for certain businesses. He also said that businesses could implement their own capacity restrictions if they felt compelled to do so.
“If a person is vaccinated in New York or another county then those people’s life should be returning to normal,” Gov. Cuomo said. “You’re vaccinated and it’s an incentive to be vaccinated, so six feet CDC requirement unless it is organized around vaccination or negative test results. This is a major reopening of economic and social activity, and its coordinated regionally.”
This story is continuing to develop, please check the Governor's Website for more details, as they become available.
