NYC continues its long-awaited reopening process by entering Phase 3 today, July 6, which most notably does not include indoor dining.
Phase 3 for all other regions of New York has included indoor dining, making it one of the most anticipated phases to reach, but for NYC it’s a little less encompassing. With case numbers rising across the country, especially due to gatherings in indoor spaces like bars and restaurants, Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio announced last week that indoor dining would be postponed indefinitely in NYC.
“New York City is a crowded, dense urban area and — until recently — was the global epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis,” Governor Cuomo said in a press release. “Out of an abundance of caution and after seeing other states’ experiences with indoor dining, we will wait to reopen it as the city moves to Phase Three…”
NYC will enter Phase 3 of reopening tomorrow. Indoor dining will remain closed.
Wear a mask. Socially distance. Be smart. #NewYorkTough
— Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 5, 2020
So what does Phase 3 actually include now for NYC?
- The main industry reopening is personal care.
- This includes: tattoo and piercing facilities, appearance enhancement practitioners, massage therapy, spas, cosmetology, nail specialty, UV and non-UV tanning, or waxing. (Hair salons and barber shops opened up back in Phase 2.)
- Workforce and customer presence must be limited to no more than 50% maximum capacity.
- Customers may only be permitted to enter if they are wearing a face covering.
- Employees must wear face coverings all times they interact with a customers.
- Waiting rooms must be closed.
- Employee at register/front desk must maintain six feet of distance at all times.
You can read all the specific safety regulations and guidelines on the NY Forward website here.
Same as for Phase 1 and 2, New Yorkers must continue to practice social distancing (stay 6 feet apart) as much as possible and continue to wear face coverings when unable to social distance. If you’re back to taking the subway, all MTA passengers are required to wear face coverings, and there are also additional hand sanitizing dispensers in most subway stations.
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