New York Closes Gyms, Bars, Restaurants, Theaters, Casinos

by Kassadee Bradshaw | March 16, 2020 11:22 am

NEW YORK STATE – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced[1] this morning, March 16, that throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will all commit to reducing the spread of COVID-19 by limiting public interaction.

Crowds cannot exceed 50 people in one area; restaurants and bars are limited to take out/delivery only; gyms are closed; movie theaters are closed; casinos are closed. This is to take effect tonight at 8 p.m.

Grocery stores and pharmacies are to remain open.

Cuomo also announced that Onondaga County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19.

To see the full announcement, view the video here[2].

 

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Endnotes:
  1. announced: https://www.governor.ny.gov
  2. here: https://www.facebook.com/GovernorAndrewCuomo/videos/202550450970712/

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