The New York Daily News reports:
New York reached a major pandemic milestone Tuesday as Gov. Cuomo announced that 70% of adults in the state have received at least one dose of COVID vaccine. To honor the occasion, landmarks will be lit up in blue and gold and fireworks displays will be held across the state as the majority of remaining restrictions are lifted.
“The state mandates that have proven right and correct, and brought us through this pandemic, are relaxed as of today, effective immediately,” the governor said during a celebratory event packed with supporters and labor leaders at One World Trade Center.
As of Tuesday, capacity limits, social distancing, disinfection and mask protocols and health screenings will no longer be mandatory for most businesses.
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⚡️‘The date New York rose again’: Cuomo lifts most COVID restrictions after 70% state at-least-one-dose vaccination rate
New York reaches a major pandemic milestone.
“State mandates that have proven right & correct, & brought us through this pandemic…”https://t.co/vf66qQRicZ
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) June 15, 2021
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
In New York City making a reopening announcement. Watch LIVE: https://t.co/xSz2dP9Cze
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 15, 2021