Gyms, cinemas and shopping centers: what will not open with the transition of New York to the fourth phase

With the transition of New York to the fourth phase of quarantine lifting, gyms, malls and movie theaters throughout the state will remain closed. About which areas of activity will resume their work, the newspaper writes. TheRealDeal.

State Governor Andrew Cuomo said that "there are things that need further study, and we are going through this right now." He added that New York will not act like other states “inviting the second wave” of coronavirus.

Such a decision by the authorities will hit retail chains, both large and small, as well as consumers. Since the epidemic of coronavirus spread to New York, its residents have been eagerly awaiting the opening of fitness centers. It was expected that they will work in the framework of the fourth phase of quarantine cancellation, but alas.

But at this stage, platforms can be opened for gathering large groups of people, including colleges, public schools and museums.

As writes edition State of politicsAccording to a manual issued by the state governor’s office on June 24, higher education institutions and museums will be able to operate subject to occupancy restrictions.

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The manual also confirms that gyms, cinemas and shopping centers will not work immediately. However, enterprises in the field of art and entertainment will be able to start working - both outdoors and indoors, including museums and aquariums. Also at this stage will open zoos, botanical gardens and natural parks.

Higher education institutions will be able to work in the same way as companies engaged in the production of media products for film, television and music. These enterprises will also have to adhere to the principles of social distance and occupancy restrictions.

Recall that today the prevalence rate of COVID-19 in New York is one of the lowest in the country: of the tens of thousands of tests conducted daily, about 1% of new infections are detected. However, the virus is rapidly spreading in the south and west of the country.

Most regions of the state are now in the third phase and will enter the next stage in the coming days.

Recall that New York began to gradually return to normal life on June 8. And on June 22, five New York regions entered the third phase of quarantine lifting. Among them are Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, North Country and the Central Region of New York.

As part of this phase, restaurants, manicure and tattoo parlors resumed their work. They work in a limited mode: people are let in only in protective masks and in a limited number. Learn more about what and how it works with the transition of New York to the third phase of quarantine cancellation. read in this material.