New York, New Jersey & Connecticut are lifting many Covid restrictions starting May 19th 2021. In New York beginning May 10, the outdoor social gathering limit increased from 200 to 500 people. Beginning May 19, the indoor social gathering limit will increase from 100 to 250 people. Also, the outdoor residential gathering limit of 25 people will be removed, reverting to the social gathering limit of 500 people with space for appropriate social distancing, and the indoor residential gathering limit will increase from 10 to 50 people. “In New York, any event gatherings in excess of the social gathering limits may only occur if all individuals present proof of full vaccination status or recent negative COVID-19 test result”, said state officials.
Vaccinations are working and social distancing is still in effect. The new distance-based maximum capacity will apply across commercial settings, including retail, food services, gyms and fitness centers, amusement and family entertainment, hair salons, barber shops and other personal care services, among other settings. It will also apply in houses of worship.
On April 30, Governor Cuomo announced that New York City indoor dining will expand to 75% capacity beginning May 7, bringing New York City in line with the rest of New York. The governor also announced that hair salons, barber shops and other personal care services will expand to 75% capacity beginning May 7. New York City gyms and fitness centers will expand to 50% capacity beginning May 15. On April 28, Governor Cuomo announced that the food and beverage service, and catered event, curfews would end this month.
New York’s positivity rate recently dropped to 1.00 percent, the lowest since October 10 2020. With vaccinations and reasonable precautions, this Summer should be lit! Be careful, have fun and if you need someone to turn up with this summer… AskHollingsworth.
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