NY eases more COVID-19 safety rules as new cases plummet
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference, Monday, April 26, 2021 at the New York State Fair Grounds in Syracuse, N.Y. (N. Scott Trimble/Syracuse Post-Standard via AP)
By MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — More people in New York will be able to attend outdoor sport games and concerts, go to the gym and casinos, and work in offices starting in mid-May, the state’s governor announced Monday.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that large-scale outdoor event venues can operate at 33% of capacity starting May 19 for professional and collegiate sports and live entertainment events. That’s up from 20% currently.
New York will ease other capacity limits by May 15: gyms and fitness centers outside of New York City can move to 50%, up from 33%. Casinos and gaming facilities will increase from 25% to 50% capacity, while offices will increase from 50% to 75% capacity.
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