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The consequences of quarantine in New York become painful: what is happening in the city

Crowds disappeared from the streets of New York, access to popular attractions is limited, department stores do not work. The consequences of quarantine in the city have already become apparent to everyone. But this seems to be just the beginning. Due to the pandemic, the mayor proposes an even stricter quarantine, but the state governor is against it. What awaits residents in the near future, the publication reported. TASS.

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Situation in new york today

In the Big Apple, the so-called “social distance” regime operates. Within its framework, city residents are advised not to use public transport, work remotely and avoid crowded places.

The consequences of this regime have already become apparent: there are far fewer people on the streets, and tourists on Times Square; Macy's famous department store on 34th Street is closed, as is access to the Statue of Liberty. Even the tracks in Central Park are empty. Broadway theater productions also stopped. By the decision of the city authorities, the bars were stopped, and the restaurants work only to deliver meals on orders.

Due to the outbreak of coronavirus in the city, there is a rule according to which people must maintain a distance of at least 1,8 meters from each other. The New York Times recalled that "this strategy saved thousands of lives both during the Spaniard pandemic in 1918 and during the 2009 flu epidemic in Mexico City."

What are the authorities planning

The authorities of New York, which is home to 8,5 million people, are seriously considering the possibility of tightening the regime of "social distance". Until the introduction of full quarantine in the city. Mayor Bill de Blasio supports this idea. However, state governor Andrew Cuomo is against.

On March 18, in an interview with NBC, Bill de Blasio warned that residents could be barred from leaving home unless absolutely necessary. For this measure, the special term Shelter-in-Place ("stay in a safe place") was even invented, the source notes.

Introducing such strict quarantine does not allow a solid "no" state governor. And this despite the fact that, according to data on Wednesday, a total of 14 thousand people were tested for coronavirus and 2382 cases of a possible or confirmed infection were recorded. The governor explains his unwillingness to support the initiative by the fact that such a measure would virtually paralyze all city services not only in New York, but also in its environs.

Cuomo noted that the authorities ordered the mandatory reduction of 50% of the outgoing staff of companies that do not play a vital role in the city. “If this does not slow down the spread of coronavirus, then we will take more stringent measures,” he promised.

The Governor noted that in New York, in addition to the New Rochelle area, there is another likely center for the spread of coronavirus - this is Boro Park in Brooklyn.

Cuomo also said that Comfort floating naval hospital would be docked in New York harbor in the coming days. He is able to accept up to a thousand patients. According to Cuomo, this is an extraordinary step.

How Quarantine Affects Business and Various Services

From the regime of "social distance" the restaurant business in the city was badly damaged. Many of the 250 people employed in this industry have already lost their jobs, according to The New York Times. However, it remains unclear when the city authorities will allow the reopening of restaurants and bars.

To get at least some working capital, restaurant managers are trying to switch to food delivery on orders. However, as the newspaper noted, this measure is not enough, since already next Friday they are due to pay the tax on sales of the state of New York, as well as rent for premises.

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