The Governor's 10-point NYS on PAUSE plan is as follows:
- Effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, all non-essential businesses statewide will be closed;
- Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time;
- Any concentration of individuals outside their home must be limited to workers providing essential services and social distancing should be practiced;
- When in public individuals must practice social distancing of at least six feet from others;
- Businesses and entities that provide other essential services must implement rules that help facilitate social distancing of at least six feet;
- Individuals should limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact and avoid activities where they come in close contact with other people;
- Individuals should limit use of public transportation to when absolutely necessary and should limit potential exposure by spacing out at least six feet from other riders;
- Sick individuals should not leave their home unless to receive medical care and only after a telehealth visit to determine if leaving the home is in the best interest of their health;
- Young people should also practice social distancing and avoid contact with vulnerable populations; and
- Use precautionary sanitizer practices such as using isopropyl alcohol wipes
A list of essential workers can be found here.
Check the New York State website for updates.
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a New York State on PAUSE plan on Friday. The New York State on PAUSE plan is a 10-point executive order put in place to assure uniform safety for the state. It includes an order that all non-essential businesses statewide must close offices starting at 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 22.
https://wbng.com/2020/03/22/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-york-state-on-pause-plan/