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NYC Malls May Reopen Sept. 9 at 50% Capacity
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Thursday that malls in New York City will be allowed to reopen starting Sept. 9 with a 50% occupancy limit. However, indoor dining will be prohibited at these malls, as will loitering, and both Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio have declined to provide a timeline on when the city’s restaurants may resume indoor dining.
All malls that opt to reopen will be subject to strict safety protocols, Cuomo said, including strict enforcement of face coverings, social distancing, additional staff to control occupancy, traffic flow and seating to avoid crowding and enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols. Malls must also have enhanced air filtration, ventilation and purification standards in place in order to open.
“While this pandemic is far from over, our numbers have remained steadily low, so we know our phased, data-driven approach to reopening is the right one,” said Cuomo.
Pictured: Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn.
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