Quarantine measures: bars, gyms, theaters and casinos are closed in New York

The same restrictions apply to the states of New Jersey and Connecticut. Shops and pharmacies continue to work, restaurants also accept delivery orders. This publication writes CBS2.

On Monday evening, March 16, as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus, dozens of businesses in three states of America - New York, New Jersey and Connecticut - ceased operations. Such measures were taken by the authorities in order to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

In addition, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued strict guidelines to stop the spread of the disease, including telling Americans not to gather in excess of 10 people.

Monday, March 16, Governor jersey state Phil Murphy announced the closure of all public schools and universities. The fact is that in this state there has been an increase in the number of coronavirus diseases: recently it became known about 80 cases, now their total number is 178 people.

Now in new york state 950 confirmed cases of coronavirus were registered, of which 463 were in New York and 220 in Westchester.

In connecticut the number of patients reached 41 as of 17:00 on Monday, March 16.

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said they were working together in the hope of encouraging people to stay home and practice social distance.

What changed

Starting at 20:00 on March 16, most restaurants, bars, gyms, cinemas and casinos were ordered to close until further notice.

At the same time, restaurants and bars are allowed to take orders for food delivery to customers and prepare takeaway food. Such measures follow similar measures taken earlier in New York, Hoboken, New Jersey and other cities.

According to the Governor of New York State, the main goal is to limit gatherings to 50 or more people. Cuomo also asked the federal government to develop a set of national guidelines for schools, business, and travel. He called the current situation "chaos" which "feeds the feeling that the situation in the country is out of control."

At the same time, grocery stores and pharmacies are reportedly continuing to operate. Murphy said online orders and delivery would be accepted in New Jersey.

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How did it affect the business?

Owners of business in the states where they introduced time constraints were sympathetic to this.

For example, the Broadway North Pizza restaurant in Armonk in Westchester County prepared in advance for restrictive measures. “We have to do this. There is only one way to do it, and that is the right way, ”said Armando Coyotl. - We want to end this (with coronavirus - Ed.). If we have to do it (close - Ed.) For a week or two, we will do it. "

Armonk Country Kitchen gourmet store started preparing take-out food two weeks ago. So far, the owners of this establishment cannot imagine how soon to return to normal operation. “I think most people are pretty sane and understand that this is what needs to be done,” said Joshua Horowitz, referring to the restrictions imposed.

The Amore restaurant in Armonk is also closed to the public. The owners said that as of Monday evening, all service personnel were released from work. “As soon as we got the message from the governor, I gathered our team and explained that we are expecting a closure for at least two weeks. So we are committed to giving our bartenders and waiters a two-week salary, ”said Mark Mazzotta of Amore. He also added that if the forced vacation continues, his employees will be able to take two weeks of paid vacation.

The restaurant continues to prepare food to go and for delivery to customers, but the owners of the establishment do not intend to accept the governor's proposal to allow alcohol outside the premises. “We would not like to take on this responsibility. We will just continue to cook food, pizza and serve the community as best we can, ”Mazzotta said.

Armonk Wines and Spirits, offering a huge selection of alcoholic beverages to Armonk residents, also continues to work. Recall that earlier, Cuomo instructed the state council for the production of alcoholic beverages to allow wineries and distilleries to sell their products outdoors.

“You should take this really seriously. When was the last time in your life that all restaurants were ordered to close? When couldn't you go to the movies? In gym? If it doesn't "wake up" people and say, "Hey, this is a problem, pay attention," then they just won't hear, "said Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler.