Tuesday June 15, 2021
This afternoon, the Governor announced that New York State has reached a 70% vaccination rate and that several COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in commercial and social settings.

Effective immediately, state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions are lifted across commercial and social settings including:
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Constructions
  • Manufacturing
  • Trade
  • Child Care
  • Camps
  • Food Services
  • Offices
  • Real Estate
  • Building
  • Agriculture
  • Fishing
  • Forestry
  • Amusement & Family Entertainment
  • Personal Services
  • Gyms
  • Retail
  • Malls
  • Movie Theaters

Also lifted are:
  • Social Gathering Limits
  • Capacity Restrictions
  • Social Distancing
  • Health Screening
  • Cleaning and Disinfection Protocols
  • Contact Information for Tracing

Following CDC guidelines mask requirements are still in effect for:
  • Pre K-12 Schools
  • Public Transit
  • Healthcare Settings

This story is still developing. As more information becomes available the North Country Chamber will post it on our Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin pages, so stay tuned!

Full details and press release will be posted shortly on the Governor's website.
QUICK LINKS:
  • NYS Vaccination Updates: Official Site for making an appointment to get the COVID-19 Vaccine.
  • Forward NY: Official State Website for opening procedures and guidelines.
  • NYS Travel Advisory: Stay up to date on the latest NYS Travel Advisory Updates.
  • Looking for Supplies: If your business is looking for hard to find protective products, we have created a list of businesses offering hand sanitizer, gloves, wipes, masks and other items.
  • SCORE: Small business owners are resilient and can power through this challenging time, with SCORE by their side.
Have Questions? We're here to help!

North Country Chamber of Commerce
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