The city that never sleeps was finally able to unpause. New York City began phase one of its reopening plan on Monday, allowing nonessential businesses, manufacturing, construction and select other industries to continue their work, with special precautions issued to prevent the spread of the novel
New York City began phase one of its reopening plan on Monday, allowing nonessential businesses, manufacturing, construction and select other industries to continue their work, with special precautions issued to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Despite the progress, de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned New Yorkers to remain vigilant, especially since the city has been the epicenter for COVID-19 cases and deaths. There were 59 new hospitalizations reported on June 6, compared to 850 on March 31, the city's health department said. The number of new deaths reported in one day peaked at 590 on April 7, but they have been under 60 since May 22, according to the data.
As part of our preparations for your safe return during phase 1 reopening, we're installing new floor markings and signage with directional cues to help you keep safe a social distance.— NYCT Subway. Stay Home. Stop the Spread. June 7, 2020 Commuter Manny Tejeva took the train from Jackson Heights, Queens, in the morning for the first time in three months and told ABC New York station WABC that he was impressed with the sanitary conditions.
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