NY To Remain Shut Down Through May 15
Gov. Andrew Cuomo today extended the current NY PAUSE through May 15.
Key elements of PAUSE include:
• Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time;
• Any concentration of individuals outside their home must be limited to workers providing essential services and social distancing should be practiced;
• When in public individuals must practice social distancing of at least six feet from others;
• Businesses and entities that provide other essential services must implement rules that help facilitate social distancing of at least six feet;
• Individuals should limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact and avoid activities where they come in close contact with other people;
• Individuals should limit use of public transportation to when absolutely necessary and should limit potential exposure by spacing out at least six feet from other riders;
• Sick individuals should not leave their home unless to receive medical care and only after a telehealth visit to determine if leaving the home is in the best interest of their health;
• Young people should also practice social distancing and avoid contact with vulnerable populations; and
• Use precautionary sanitizer practices such as using isopropyl alcohol wipes.