New York City Quarantine Ending Guide: What and When Will Open in the City

March 1 marks a year since the first COVID-19 case was detected in New York. It has been a long and agonizing 365 days, but finally a light is visible at the end of the tunnel. More than 8 percent of New Yorkers have been fully vaccinated, and there are already opening dates for nearly every aspect of city life, including sports stadiums and arenas, restaurants, museums, amusement parks and cinemas. Edition 6sqft made a list of all the dates of the discoveries.

Museums and other cultural institutions

From 24 August 2020, the museums located on the premises have resumed operations at 25% of their capacity. But they work in compliance with a number of conditions that did not exist before the pandemic: tickets are sold for a certain time slot, a stage-by-stage entrance to the building is established, all people in the room must be wearing masks. Most museums require tickets to be purchased in advance.

Libraries

More than 50 branches of the New York Public Library are currently open to receive and return books. The research centers of the libraries remain closed, but virtually serve visitors. Brooklyn Public Library opened lobbies in most of its points, and more than 30 dealerships Queens Libraries open to receive and return books.

Theaters

Theaters in New York remain closed. However, last month the state launched NY PopsUp, which is part of Governor Cuomo's Renaissance of the Arts initiative to bring cultural events back to the state.

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Between February 20 and June, the state will support over 300 outdoor events and performances, culminating in the opening of Little Island at Pier 55 and the 20th anniversary of the Tribeca Film Festival.

The Governor believes NY PopsUp will be a stepping stone to reopening the closed sites. For the time being, The Shed, Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage, La MaMa and Alice Bush Opera House are allowed to open within the framework of the program.

Large arenas and stadiums

From 23 February, large arenas and stadiums again began to welcome fans and the public. They must first submit the opening plan to the State Health Department for approval. Requirements include no more than 10 percent occupancy, face shields, social distancing, temperature checks, and negative PCR test results for all attendees done no more than 72 hours before the event.

Currently approved locations include Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden.

Entertainment

Indoor entertainment centers will reopen from March 26 at up to 25 percent utilization, while outdoor amusement parks and attractions may reopen from April 9 with up to 33 percent utilization. They will have to disinfect high-traffic areas during the day and sell tickets for specific times in advance. Clients will be required to undergo temperature checks, face masks and social distancing.

Billiard rooms may open from March 5, with a 35 percent seating capacity in New York City and 50 percent in the rest of the state.

Theaters

Cinemas in New York can open from March 5 with a 25 percent seating capacity or a 50-person limit per auditorium. Masks are always necessary, except when you eat or drink. Also, tickets will now be sold with an indication of the place to observe social distancing.

Wedding receptions and catering

Starting March 15, wedding receptions and catering events in New York can be held at 50% occupancy, or up to 150 people. Currently, no more than 50 people are allowed to attend weddings. These activities must be approved by the local health department, and all guests will need to take a rapid COVID-19 test or get vaccinated and provide contact tracing information.

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According to current state regulations, masks must be worn at all times when you are not eating or drinking, including while dancing. The premises should have special dance “zones” that are at least six feet (1,8 m) apart, and members of the same family can dance in each area.

Restaurants

On February 14, restaurants resumed serving customers on premises with 25% capacity, and from February 26, the allowed capacity was increased to 35%. Closing times for bars, restaurants and other businesses have also been extended from 22:00 to 23:00. Indoor dining rules call for checking guests' temperatures, placing tables six feet apart, and wearing masks for all diners when not seated. Al fresco dining is still in place.

Public Transport

Last May, New York City shut down its 02-hour subway to sanitize trains and stations, but in February, the subway system cut cleaning times and now closes from 00:04 to 00:01, rather than 00:05 to 00:XNUMX. as it was before. It is still unknown when the round-the-clock service will return.