The second phase of the quarantine cancellation in New York: what and how will begin to work today

Beginning June 22, terraces of cafes and restaurants, beauty salons, playgrounds and various business areas will open in New York. The publication told about what rules to observe when visiting these places. Gothamist. Also in this article you will find out when the city plans to move to the third phase of quarantine cancellation.

"A big step forward"

Last week, State Governor Andrew Cuomo made it clear that New York should enter the second phase of quarantine lifting. In turn, Mayor Bill de Blasio called on the townspeople to get ready, since from June 22, the city will take "a big step forward."

Starting from this day, restaurants, bars, retail stores and other services will officially return to work. True, they will work in a somewhat unusual format, adhering to new safety rules. For example, fewer visitors can be located inside establishments than its capacity allows. People will also be required to wear face masks and maintain social distance.

Here's what will work starting June 22nd:

• Summer terraces of cafes and restaurants;
• Retail trade in stores (shopping centers are still closed);
• Hairdressers and barbershops;
• Companies providing real estate services;
• Car dealerships;
• Offices At the same time, many companies will continue to work remotely;
• Playgrounds;
• Houses of worship;
• The metro remains open with nightly closures for cleaning.

Read more about how the above services will work exactly, the publication writes. Spectrum News NY1.

Restaurants

Starting this Monday, June 22nd, restaurants in New York will be able to receive visitors for outdoor dining. Tables will be placed on sidewalks and squares at a distance of two meters (six feet) from each other. Guests and staff will be required to adhere to the rules of social distance; Visitors will be able to remove the protective mask only sitting directly at the table.

Each table can accommodate no more than 10 people.

According to preliminary estimates, the resumption of work will allow five thousand restaurants to return to life and save 45 thousand jobs.

If restaurants, cafes or bars violate the guidelines for social distance, they risk losing their license.

Hairdressers and barbershops

Beauty salons will again open their doors to customers. However, their occupancy should not exceed 50%. Both customers and salon employees are required to wear face masks and be two meters apart. Hairdressers should also maintain a social distance, unless they do a haircut or other procedures. They must change gloves or disinfect hands between each client.

Waiting rooms and queues should be avoided, and lounges are encouraged to maintain an appointment-only policy. Services that require the removal of masks - such as trimming the beard - are prohibited, along with personal care services such as manicure and massage. Typical amenities such as water fountains and reading areas are not permitted.

Retail Stores

Enterprises that are not related to the life support of the city will be able to work with 50 percent occupancy of warehouse space.

Customers and employees must wear face masks and maintain a distance of two meters from each other. Stores should help ensure distance and reduce foot traffic with tapes or signs.

Playgrounds

Children will finally be able to return to the playgrounds. Ambassadors of social distance will also monitor compliance with local safety rules, who will also distribute protective masks to those present and promote hygiene.

However, team sports such as basketball, football, softball in the second stage of opening the city are still prohibited.

Offices

Offices will return to work on condition of occupancy not exceeding 50%. Employees must be two meters apart and wear face masks if it is not possible to keep a distance.

Workers should avoid entering small spaces - such as elevators - with others, unless they are wearing masks.

The New York State Guidelines also recommend that employers review their work schedules to reduce congestion and conduct office meetings remotely.

Houses of worship

A spokesman for the mayor de Blasio said prayer houses will open when 25 percent of the space in which they conduct their services is filled.

The transition of New York to the second phase of quarantine lifting implies that about 300 thousand people will return to their work.

What's next?

Authorities this Sunday, June 21, said the pandemic was not over. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo will continue to monitor the situation. As of yesterday, positive indicators in the state of New York fell to 0,98%. The number of new cases, the percentage of positive tests and other data on the COVID-19 pandemic are available. on this site.

If New York continues to achieve positive indicators further, the city may go into the third phase of quarantine lifting already in early July.

New York is the last state in the state to enter the second phase. Areas such as the Mid Hudson Valley and Long Island are in the second phase from June 9, and most other regions, such as Central New York and Finger Lakes, are already in the third phase.