New York State Resumes Restrictions on Private Gatherings and Restaurant & Bar Operations

Proactive Response to Concerns Over COVID-19 Resurgence
Severe Spread Situation in Nearby New Jersey

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] New York State, which was the hardest hit area in the early stages of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the United States, has started to limit private gatherings due to concerns over a resurgence of infections.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on the 11th (local time) that private indoor gatherings would be limited to fewer than 10 people. The operating hours of bars, restaurants, and health clubs will be restricted until 10 p.m. However, delivery and takeout services will be allowed after 10 p.m.

This measure will take effect from 10 p.m. on the 13th.

Governor Cuomo emphasized that such measures are necessary as the spread of COVID-19 is ongoing. He stated that on the 10th, the positive test rate for COVID-19 in New York State was rising, and currently, 1,628 people are hospitalized receiving treatment. The number of COVID-19 deaths on that day was 21.

Although the number of new infections in New York State is much more stable compared to March, it is still too early to be complacent. As of the 10th, the cumulative number of COVID-19 infections in New York State was about 536,000. The number of new infections on the 10th alone was 3,144.

In New Jersey, where COVID-19 is also resurging, economic activity resumption is being rolled back. The day before, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey announced that the operating hours of restaurants and bars would be limited until 10 p.m. The number of new infections in New Jersey has exceeded 4,000, approaching the levels seen in March.

In the United States, the number of new daily COVID-19 cases has exceeded 100,000 for eight consecutive days, and on the 10th, 136,325 new cases were reported, setting a new record since the COVID-19 outbreak.

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