New York is forging ahead with reopening more businesses amid a post-holiday decline in Covid-19 cases, but the governor said the state is keeping “one eye” on troublesome variants of the virus that could reverse its progress, CNBC reports.
Indoor family entertainment centers, such as arcades, trampoline parks and laser tag facilities, will be allowed to reopen starting March 26 at 25% capacity with additional precautions, such as social distancing, mask wearing and frequent cleaning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.
Outdoor amusement parks can reopen on April 9 at 33% capacity with similar requirements, and parents can plan for overnight summer camps to return at some point in June, the Democratic governor said on a call with reporters.
“That doesn’t happen until June,” Cuomo said regarding summer camps, “and we hope the current trajectory stays until June — one eye on these variants of interest. But they can plan on reopening.”
The governor has gradually started to lift more restrictions on businesses in recent weeks as the state rolls out more doses of Covid vaccines and cases continue to decline, they reported.
We are going to miraculously see a resurgence in the economy and education and a ‘return to normal’ – thanks to those who made sure to shut it all down while Trump was in office.