NY Restrictions on economic activity Further restrictions are still many restrictions New Corona 21 July 07:08
In New York City, USA, restrictions on economic activities were further relaxed on the 20th, saying that infection with the new coronavirus could be suppressed. However, while the increase in the number of infected people throughout the United States, especially in the southern and western parts, has not been stopped, many regulations are still unavoidable, which makes it difficult to balance infection control and economic activity. I am.
In New York City, where restrictions on economic activity were further relaxed on the 20th, the observatory of the Symbol Empire State Building reopened for the first time in four months, but visitors were sparse.
From March to April, in New York, where the number of infected people increased explosively, we achieved certain results in suppressing infection by thoroughly restricting going out and wearing masks, and gradually restarting economic activities. It was.
However, what is overshadowing deregulation is the re-spreading of infections in the southern and western parts of New York.
As a result, many regulations remain in New York City even when it reaches the final stage of its resumption of economic activities, such as the opening of restaurants, which should have already started, is not permitted.
Mayor Debrasio called for understanding, saying "There is a big difference in the spread of infection between indoor and outdoor economic activities" at a conference on the 20th.
The number of tourists who support the New York economy is still very small, and musicals have already decided to cancel performances by the end of the year.
In addition to this situation, the risk of re-spreading infections is increasing, and New York City, the world's largest city, is facing a difficult response.
Resumption of postponements for indoor facilities such as museums
The Empire State Building is one of New York's most famous tourist attractions, visited by over 4 million people a year, but it was closed from March 17 due to the spread of the new coronavirus.
The building management company reopened for the first time in four months on the 20th, after restrictions on economic activities in New York City were further relaxed, and opened two observation decks on the 102nd and 86th floors. ..
At the entrance, measures such as temperature measurement and the number of people will be taken to prevent infections, and this time will be shortened during the month.
In addition, in New York City, opening of outdoor zoos and botanical gardens with a low risk of infection, and access to Liberty Island, where the Statue of Liberty is located, began on the 20th.
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and museums, where many people gather indoors, have been postponed, and the Broadway theaters have already closed for the rest of the year.