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COVID – 19 Update September 4
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From Governor Cuomo September 4, 2020
LAST UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 AT 12:25 PM
What You Need to Know
- Governor Cuomo has partnered with New Jersey Governor Murphy and Connecticut Governor Lamont to create a joint travel advisory for individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19, requiring a quarantine for 14 days when visiting their states.
- Based on each region’s infection rate, schools across New York State are permitted to open this fall but each school district must have a testing and tracing plan and will decide if an in-person v. hybrid model works best for them while following strict Department of Health Guidance.
- Malls in New York City will be allowed to reopen starting September 9 with a 50 percent occupancy limit but will be subject to strict safety protocols.
- Casinos and video lottery terminal facilities statewide will be allowed to reopen starting September 9 with a 25 percent occupancy limit but will be subject to strict safety protocols.
- To report violations of health and safety restrictions and requirements for businesses, gatherings and individuals, please choose the appropriate link below:
- Go to forward.ny.gov to find out: Which phase of reopening your region is in; the industry guidance for each phase; regional dashboards for monitoring how the virus is being contained; and information on loans for small businesses.
- New Yorkers without health insurance can apply through NY State of Health through September 15, 2020; must apply within 60 days of losing coverage.
- Health care workers can text NYFRONTLINE to 741-741 to access 24/7 emotional support services. Any New Yorker can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling.