Covid-19: Some NY Regions Expect Move To Third Of Four-Phase Reopening Process This Week

The light at the end of the tunnel is inching closer for some regions of New York as the state continues slowly reopening the economy as it recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Some regions in New York will enter Phase 3 this week.
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Restaurants in New York would be permitted to open up for indoor dining in Phase 3.
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Zak Failla

06/09/2020 10:15 a.m.

Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier are all on track to potentially enter Phase 3 of their reopening plans as soon as Friday, June 12, provided they continue meeting the requirements set forth by the state.

In Phase 3, indoor dining would again be permitted, as well as personal care services such as nail salons and tattoo parlors, though they will be under strict restrictions.

Hotels were initially included, but have since been taken off the state’s list.

Before opening, businesses would have to provide the state with a written safety plan, employees and patrons must wear face coverings, social distancing must be practiced, and there will be limits to buildings’ occupancy. Sanitizing stations will be provided for workers, and there will be more stringent disinfectant rules in place.

For those regions, Phase 4 would not be a possibility until Friday, June 26 if they continue their current pace. It is unclear when the other regions currently in Phase 2 will be given the green light to enter Phase 3.

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