Gov. Andrew Cuomo dramatically ramped up New York’s coronavirus shutdown Friday as the crisis spirals out of control.
The governor said the state is being put “on pause” and said people should only leave homes for real urgent emergencies.
He ordered all non-essential workers to stay home as the number of cases shot up to more than 7,100 — and 35 deaths.
“This is not life as usual,” Cuomo said. “Deal with it.”
He said public transport would stay open and announced plans to dramatically increase the capacity of the health care system.
The speech marked a sea change for the governor, who up until Thursday had been downplaying the possibility of “shelter in place” order.
He warned that the state will enforce the orders effective Sunday night.
“These are not helpful hints. I am not kidding about this,” he added.
“These provisions will be enforced,” Cuomo said. “Your actions can affect my health.”
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Does this mean we won’t be able to drive out of state?
Really drive out of state did you not hear him speak,This is not camp David where you can go about your business and do what you want!!!! essential things like doctors food grocery shopping not on a Sunday drive…..
Spoken like a true public servant!
What about domestic flights?
Did he mention how long? I don’t see that information.
Can you predict how long COVID-19 is going to run rampant? Neither can he. This is an “until further notice” situation. No one knows how long it will last, except Hakadosh Baruch Hu. So, until further notice, just do what he says, stay at home, close your business if it is non-essential, and do not travel under any circumstances.
Will restaurants be open for pickup?? What about groceries?
Until further notice, period!
Groceries are essential and will be open. From what I’ve seen, takeout and delivery can remain open as well. Make sure to stay 6 feet apart from people.
Ladies. Send your cleaning ladies home. Clean yourself. Keep busy. Won’t kill you and stay fit. Don’t endanger your life or theirs. Pay them if you can
Spoken like a real man
Other than work ,what were the orders?