New York began to quarantine: what and where opened

New York State is beginning to loosen quarantine restrictions. Open the economy from 00:00 on May 16 allowed the regions that met the seven criteria stipulated by the plan of Governor Andrew Cuomo.

There are currently 5 such regions: Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country and South Thier.

They embarked on the first of four stages of quarantine removal. It provides for the opening of construction and manufacturing giants, as well as wholesale suppliers and individual retail businesses offering pick-up orders.

However, they can resume work (both in offices and at outdoor facilities) only if employees wear masks (they must be provided by the employer) and maintain a distance between people (1,8 m). Any mass gatherings are also prohibited.

Want to use the services of newly opened retailers? There are several rules:

• customers are required to pre-order
• social distance must be respected at points of sale
• staff must wear masks
• there should be affordable sanitizers in the stores.

Extension of self-isolation mode

Amid the opening of part of the state, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the extension of his self-isolation regime in New York until June 13. His previous self-isolation order, signed in March, expires on May 15.

"All control mechanisms by the state or local government remain in full force until June 13, 2020, unless they are subsequently extended or changed by the following executive order," the governor said. document.

New York Quarantine Removal Plan

May 4 Cuomo voiced New York 4-Step Quarantine Removal Plan.

On the first stage construction and manufacturing giants are opening up, as well as wholesale suppliers and individual retail businesses that offer self-delivery of orders.

On the second stage opening of companies from the fields of finance and insurance, real estate and retail (which was not included in the first group) is expected.

Restaurants and hotels will return to work at third stage, And fourth the state will again open art and entertainment centers, as well as educational institutions.

Cuomo announced a system of seven indicators, according to which a decision will be made on the transition of areas of the state to the gradual abolition of quarantine:

1. A decrease in the number of hospital admissions due to coronavirus within 14 days or less than 15 new hospital admissions per day over a three-day period.
2. Reduced mortality from COVID-19 within 14 days or less than five deaths on average per day over a three-day period.
3. The frequency of new hospitalizations is below 2 per 100 inhabitants (average for 000 days).
4. At least 30% of the total number of hospital beds in the region will not be occupied.
5. At least 30% of hospital beds in intensive care units will be free.
6. Conducting a minimum of 30 tests for every 1000 inhabitants per month.
7. In the region, at least 30 specialists continue to work to track the contacts of coronavirus vectors for every 100 thousand inhabitants.

Read how to test your region’s success in meeting these criteria. here.

In addition, car cinemas have been operational throughout New York State since May 15. It is unclear if restaurants and other entertainment will open at them, but the movies will be shown for sure. List of the best car cinemas in the state - here to register:.