COVID-19: These Businesses Will Not Be Allowed To Open In Phase Four Of NY Reopening COVID-19: These Businesses Will Not Be Allowed To Open In Phase Four Of NY Reopening
Covid-19: These Businesses Will Not Be Allowed To Open In Phase Four Of NY Reopening Though New York is in the midst of recovering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, some businesses will still not be opening up during Phase 4 of reopening. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that shopping malls, gyms, and movie theaters are among the businesses that will not be reopening with regions approaching Phase 4. Long Island and the mid-Hudson Valley are both on track to enter Phase 4 in approximately two weeks, with half of the state’s five regions to reach the benchmark as of Friday, June 26. "There are some things that don’t fit neatly into a phase that a…
'Outdoors Safer Than Indoors': New Jersey Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Process 'Outdoors Safer Than Indoors': New Jersey Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Process
'Outdoors Safer Than Indoors': New Jersey Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Process New Jersey is officially in Stage 2 of reopening from the coronavirus lockdown. Outdoor dining at restaurants, non-essential indoor retail, childcare centers, libraries for curbside pick-up and drop off, and pickup for services at MVC centers were allowed to reopen Monday with restrictions. Social-distancing measures, limited capacity and face coverings were mandatory. Reopening indoor environments will be a slow and careful process, Gov. Phil Murphy noted. "Our goal is to not experience the spikes that other states are now seeing because they rushed to open too much too soon," h…
COVID-19: Gyms, Fitness Centers To Reopen As CT Nears Phase 2 COVID-19: Gyms, Fitness Centers To Reopen As CT Nears Phase 2
Covid-19: Gyms, Fitness Centers To Reopen As CT Nears Phase 2 Gyms and fitness centers in Connecticut are among the non-essential businesses that have been given the green light to reopen as the state nears Phase 2 of its reopening plan. As of Wednesday, June 17, Connecticut will open up approximately 95 percent of the state’s economy, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. Other industries on track to reopen on June 17 including indoor restaurants, nail salons, hotels, and amusement parks, though they will be under strict restrictions set forth by the state. The protocols were developed by Lamont, his administration, and the Department of Economic and Commun…
COVID-19: Number Of CT Hospitalizations For Virus Falls Below 250 COVID-19: Number Of CT Hospitalizations For Virus Falls Below 250
Covid-19: Number Of CT Hospitalizations For Virus Falls Below 250 The number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) hospitalizations in Connecticut is at the lowest it’s been since March. As of Friday, June 12, there were 244 people hospitalized with COVID-19, down 23 from the day before. Since the outbreak began in March, there have been a total of 44,689 (up 228 overnight) confirmed COVID-19 cases, resulting in 4,159 (13 new) deaths. Of the confirmed COVID-19 cases, 15,561 were in Fairfield County, with 1,374 in Litchfield County.  Connecticut is on track to enter Phase 2 of its economy as of Wednesday, June 17, at which point approximately 95 percent …
COVID-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening COVID-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening
Covid-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening Though many businesses are beginning to ramp back up in New York as all regions outside New York City reached Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan, some will remain closed for at least two more weeks. During Phase 2, office-based jobs, real estate, barbershops, salons, and expanded retail services are all permitted to reopen under strict restrictions and guidelines mandated by the state. However, much to the chagrin of some, certain businesses not deemed essential will remain closed through at least the next phase, which is expected to come two weeks after regions entered Phase 2, provided…
COVID-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT COVID-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT
Covid-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT The start date for Phase 2 of the Connecticut reopening process amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been moved up. Restaurants, movie theaters and gyms may now reopen Wednesday, June 17. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement late Friday morning, June 5. The original date for the start of Phase 2 was Saturday, June 20. "To avoid having Phase 2 of Connecticut's reopening efforts take effect during a busy Father's Day weekend, we're going to move it up a few days earlier," Lamont said. Additional safety guidance for businesses that fall under Phase 2 will be re…
COVID-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening COVID-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening
Covid-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening The start date for Phase 2 of the Connecticut reopening process amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been moved up. Restaurants, movie theaters and gyms may now reopen Wednesday, June 17. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement late Friday morning, June 5. The original date for the start of Phase 2 was Saturday, June 20. "To avoid having Phase 2 of Connecticut's reopening efforts take effect during a busy Father's Day weekend, we're going to move it up a few days earlier," Lamont said. Additional safety guidance for businesses that fall under Phase 2 will be re…
Murphy Announces Dates For Stage 2 Of New Jersey's Reopening; More On Gyms, Bars To Come Murphy Announces Dates For Stage 2 Of New Jersey's Reopening; More On Gyms, Bars To Come
Murphy Announces Dates For Stage 2 Of New Jersey's Reopening; More On Gyms, Bars To Come New Jersey is gearing up to enter the second stage of its economic restart and recovery following the COVID-19 lockdown, officials said Monday. Beginning Monday, June 15, nonessential retail stores and outdoor dining can reopen, Gov. Phil Murphy said. Salons and barbershops will reopen on Monday, June 22. Gyms and health clubs, also included in Stage 2, will be the next to reopen at reduced capacity, with a hard date to come. Stage 3 includes expanded dining, critical in-office work, limited entertainment, expanded personal care, bars with limited capacity, expanded gyms with rest…
Jersey City Mayor Enforces New Executive Orders For Businesses Amid COVID-19 Concerns Jersey City Mayor Enforces New Executive Orders For Businesses Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Jersey City Mayor Enforces New Executive Orders For Businesses Amid Covid-19 Concerns Jersey City businesses will have to follow a number of temporary rules moving forward in an effort to minimize COVID-19 contamination risks. Beginning tomorrow, all grocery stores must reserve the hours of 9 a.m. through 11 a.m. for elderly residents, people with disabilities and pregnant residents to help “protect our most vulnerable residents from crowded supermarkets,” Mayor Steven Fulop said in a press release Monday. Gov. Phil Murphy in a joint effort with CT and NY mayors urged an 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for NJ residents. Meanwhile, several business types are required to close at 12…
Murphy Urges Statewide Curfew In Joint Effort With CT, NY Murphy Urges Statewide Curfew In Joint Effort With CT, NY
Murphy Urges Statewide Curfew In Joint Effort With CT, NY New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy pushed for a statewide curfew Monday in a joint effort with NY and CT mayors to combat the novel strain of coronavirus in the tristate area. All 9 million residents were urged not to leave their homes from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., in an attempt to contain the spread of coronavirus.  ALSO SEE: 5-Year-Old Among 80 New COVID-19 Cases In NJ, Bringing Total To 178 Amid what they described as a lack of federal direction and nationwide standards, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced a regional approach to fighting COVID-19. Movie theaters, gym…