New York was divided into zones and the quarantine was tightened: what you need to know

New York now has yellow, orange and red COVID-19 zones. Depending on the zone in which a particular area fell, its inhabitants must adhere to certain directives. Such measures were taken by the authorities in order to contain the spread of the virus. This was reported in a press release from the city administration.

Which boros are on the list

Queens and Brooklyn are in the “red”, “orange” and “yellow” zones. It is noted that zoning is no longer based on postal codes as it used to be.

Queens

Brooklyn

What are the rules in these boroughs

Residents of the districts indicated on the maps need to adhere to a number of directives and recommendations when visiting offices, schools, churches, cafes and restaurants, as well as mass gatherings.

Divine services: in the "red" zone, the occupancy rate of premises is not exceeding 25%, or up to 10 people; in the "orange" zone, the maximum allowable occupancy is 33%, or up to 25 people (both inside and outside); in the "yellow" zone - 50%.

Mass gatherings: prohibited in the "red zone"; in "orange" - are allowed, provided that the number of participants both inside and outside the premises does not exceed 10 people; up to 25 people can gather in the "yellow" zone at a time.

Business: in the "red" zone, only the main enterprises that are important for the life support of the city can operate; in the "orange" - all enterprises that are not important for the life support of the city (gyms, beauty salons, etc.) are closed; in the “yellow” zone, the business continues to operate unchanged.

Cafes and restaurants: in the "red" zone, catering establishments are only allowed to prepare takeaway food; in the "orange" one - lunches are allowed only outdoors (up to four people can sit at one table at a time); in "yellow" - accommodation is allowed both inside the halls and on the terraces (up to four people can sit at one table at a time).

Школы: educational institutions in the "red" and "orange" zones are closed, training takes place exclusively online; in the "yellow" zone, schools continue to work, weekly students and staff must take a COVID-19 test.

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How to prevent the spread of COVID-19

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your community, NYC City Hall recommends adhere to these rules:

• Stay home if you get sick. Only go out for medical attention and testing or other urgent needs;
• Maintain a social distance - at least two meters from other people;
• Wear protective face masks. Remember: a person can be contagious without showing symptoms;
• Wash your hands often and use hand sanitizers.

If you suspect you are already infected, take a free test... There are COVID-19 testing centers in all five boroughs. To find a center near you, visit this site.

If your COVID-19 test results are positive, the city service operator will call you to put you in touch with the resources you need and help identify other people who may be sick and not aware of it. All information collected will be kept confidential.

For the most up-to-date information visit this site.