The decision of the governor of New York fell on Friday morning, as the number of cases registered in the state passed 7,000 (and more than 4,400 for New York alone) after a sudden increase in the number of tests carried out since Wednesday. From Sunday evening at 8 pm, almost all residents will have to stay at home.
Andrew Cuomo refused the qualifier “containment” (“Shelter in place”) but the measures detailed by the executive order are very much like that.
Companies that must close
All! With the exception of a few exempt sectors (see below), “100% of workers must stay at home” orders the governor. Those whose activity allows it can continue to work remotely The following businesses must in particular close: casinos, gyms, theaters, personal services (hairdressers for example), shopping centers, bars and restaurants, with the exception of takeaway and delivery services for these.
What remains open
The list of companies considered essential is long: grocery stores and restaurants (take-out only); liquor store; health services; pharmacies; service stations; “Convenience stores”; banks; hardware stores; laundries and dry cleaners; child care services; automobile garages; electricity, gas, (“Utilities”); warehouses and distributors; plumbers and other artisans; animal care; carriers (including buses and subways); construction companies; and many industries.
These companies are authorized to open their premises and bring in their employees.
What you can do
People under the age of 70 without respiratory problems can:
-Going out for food shopping.
-Exercise, including walking, but on condition of standing more than 6 feet (1.80m) from any other person.
-Take the metro or bus, but only for authorized activities.
-Circulate by car for the same reasons.
What you cannot do
– Any gathering of any size is prohibited.
– Group sport (basketball, running or group cycling) is prohibited.
In addition, people over 70, or with known respiratory problems, must also "take the temperature of any visitor", wear a mask in the presence of others, and stay at least 6 feet from anyone. They can only take bus and metro if it is “absolutely necessary”.
