Governor Cuomo Announces That New York Will Lift COVID Restrictions as State Hits 70% Vaccination Milestone
Effectively immediately, restrictions will be lifted for: Social gathering limits, capacity restrictions, social distancing, health screening, and more.
By: Chloe Rabinowitz Jun. 15, 2021
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has revealed that as a result of 70 percent of New York adults receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, New York will be lifting state-mandated COVID restrictions across commercial and social settings.
Effectively immediately, restrictions will be lifted for: Social gathering limits, capacity restrictions, social distancing, health screening, cleaning and disinfection protocols, and contact information for tracing. These include amusement and family entertainment, gyms, movie theaters, malls, retail, offices and more.
Per federal CDC, mask requirements remain in effect for pre-k-12 schools, public transit, and healthcare settings.
Check out Cuomo's tweet below!
Today New York State reached our goal of 70% adult vaccination.
That means we can return to life as we know it. Effective immediately, state-mandated COVID restrictions are lifted across commercial and social settings. pic.twitter.com/sMdqkSJ6h5 - Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 15, 2021
Watch Cuomo's full reopening announcement below:
In New York City making a reopening announcement. Watch LIVE: https://t.co/xSz2dP9Cze
- Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 15, 2021
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