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Covid-19: Here Are New Activities, Low-Risk Businesses Restarting This Week Downstate
While some regions will begin reopening their economies in New York this week, some limited activities and recreation options will be permitted downstate, where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is still prevalent.
When several of the state's 10 regions “unpause” on Friday, May 15, some activities will be permitted statewide, including landscaping, gardening, other low-risk recreational activities such as tennis, and drive-in movie theaters.
“We’re going to open businesses statewide that are low risk, giving some recreational choices, such as tennis, or drive-in movie theaters,” New York Go…
Covid-19: Lowe's Giving Workers Pay Raises, Rearranges Stores For Social Distancing
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in an effort to retain employees and make sure they are safe, Lowe’s has announced it will raise hourly wages while implementing several safety measures.
The salary increase, of $2 per hour, which runs through the month of April, is for all employees including seasonal and part-time workers, said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s president and CEO.
“We are continually working on ways to protect and support our associates and our customers during this time when we are all adjusting how we work and live,” said Ellison.
In addition, the store…
