Governor Andrew Cuomo has introduced an initiative to address COVID-19 hot spots in parts of Brooklyn and Queens that are seeing increased COVID-19 cases, which includes shutting down non-essential businesses like restaurants.
Red zone neighborhoods, where the majority of cases are happening, have the most restrictions, like the ban of mass gatherings and a takeout-only dining. Orange zones, which immediately surround the red zones, are restricted to gatherings of 10 people maximum, both indoor and outdoor, and outdoor dining only with a 4 person maximum per table. Outlying communities, in the yellow zone, are limited to gatherings of 25 people indoors and outdoors, with indoor and outdoor dining allowed with a 4 person per table maximum.
According to a statement, enforcement of these new regulations will go into effect no later than Friday. In addition, fines for the sponsors of mass gatherings in violation of state public health rules will be increased to $15,000.
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