Cuomo: Malls, Movies, Gyms To Stay Closed In Phase 4, Visitors From Hot Spot States Must Quarantine 14 Days

Newsday reports:

Gyms, malls and movie theaters across New York state will remain closed beyond phase four reopening. The news will hit small retailers, big chains and consumers alike.

New Yorkers have been longing to hit the gym since the coronavirus forced those closures, and some expected that fitness facilities may reopen this summer as part of phase four.

Businesses that will be included in planning for phase four includes venues designed for large groups and institutions such as colleges, public schools and museums. Reopening in New York City began on June 8 and the city entered into phase two on Monday.

GOV CUOMO MAKES AN ANNOUNCEMENT: NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference in New York City. NYC is in the midst of Phase Two of its reopening, but Cuomo is already thinking ahead to what will and won’t be allowed in future phases. https://t.co/1zGZQlMrME

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 24, 2020

Last night he announced that movie theaters, gyms, and shopping malls will not be opening as part of Phase Four, saying that NY State is ‘not going to be like other states that are inviting a second wave.’

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 24, 2020

Once the epicenter of the global outbreaks, New York State now has one of the lowest infection rates across the country.

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 24, 2020

NY Gov. Cuomo gives a coronavirus briefing with cameos w/NJ, and CT governors. Joint travel advisories – visitors from states with high infection rates must quarantine for 14 days.

— Terry Moseley (@NewsMaven) June 24, 2020

Cuomo: A joint travel advisory for people coming to New New York, New Jersey or Connecticut from others states with a high Coivd-19 infection rate will be subject to a 14-day quarantine.

— Andy Young (@AndyYoungTV) June 24, 2020