Following months of a statewide shutdown, New York City starts Phase 1 of reopening today!

The reopening follows a steady decline in the number of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations throughout the cityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. As of today, an estimated 400,000 New Yorkers are headed back to workGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Industries gearing up again include construction, manufacturing, and select retail (with curbside pick-up)Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Following today, the city has 3 additional phases before it can fully reopen to pre COVID-19 functionGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Businesses reopening today are urged to provide hygiene stations and health checks daily for employeesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Workers must wear masks and maintain proper social distancing protocols of 6 ftGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Best of luck to the businesses that are reopening today! For additional information on proper protocol on reopening business, please visit New York ForwardGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.