STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The two regions neighboring New York City are expected to enter phase two of the coronavirus reopening process this week, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The Mid-Hudson region, which includes Rockland and Westchester counties, is expected to enter phase two on Tuesday, and Long Island is expected to do the same on Wednesday.
New York City entered phase one of the reopening process on Monday, and Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that he expects the five boroughs to be able to enter phase two by early July.
“Today we are turning the page on the COVID-19 virus as we reopen New York City - we didn’t just flatten the curve, we bent it, and we did it all based on data and facts,” Cuomo said. “You look at where we are now with our testing results and we now have the lowest levels in the state since March 16th, and that’s why I have confidence saying to New Yorkers that we are ready to reopen.”
Phase one, includes the reopening of several industries, including construction, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, limited retail service, manufacturing and wholesale trade.
Businesses allowed to reopen -- including some small retailers across Staten Island -- will need to follow distancing and hygiene mandates.
In phase two, additional businesses like outdoor dining, malls, and gyms will be allowed to reopen while following similar guidelines. The remaining upstate counties have already entered phase two.
Once a global hot spot for the virus, New York City began phase one of its reopening process on Monday, and has seen its number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths related to the virus continuously decline.
The city has more than 240 testing sites, and the governor has urged New Yorkers to get tested. The state set up a website where residents can enter their address and find testing sites located near them.
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