NY Pause (2019–20 coronavirus pandemic)
In response to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo instituted “NY Pause” on March 20, 2020, that closed non-essential businesses. On April 6, 2020, NY Pause was extended through April 29th. Cuomo posted on Twitter on March 20, 2020:
“In NY we know that:
Policies
Assure
Uniform
Safety for
Everyone”
”#NYPAUSE - so should the rest of the country. FL should be next; P.A.U.S.E. Let’s go! #CloseTheValve” was posted on Twitter by Melissa on March 20, 2020.
Wikipedia: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The outbreak was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei, China, in December 2019, and was recognised as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020.
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New York State on PAUSE
10 Point Plan
Governor Cuomo announced the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone.
The 10-point NYS on PAUSE plan is as follows:
1. Effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, all non-essential businesses statewide will be closed;
2. Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time;
3. Any concentration of individuals outside their home must be limited to workers providing essential services and social distancing should be practiced;
4. When in public individuals must practice social distancing of at least six feet from others;
5. Businesses and entities that provide other essential services must implement rules that help facilitate social distancing of at least six feet;
6. Individuals should limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact and avoid activities where they come in close contact with other people;
7. Individuals should limit use of public transportation to when absolutely necessary and should limit potential exposure by spacing out at least six feet from other riders;
8. Sick individuals should not leave their home unless to receive medical care and only after a telehealth visit to determine if leaving the home is in the best interest of their health;
9. Young people should also practice social distancing and avoid contact with vulnerable populations; and
10. Use precautionary sanitizer practices such as using isopropyl alcohol wipes
NYS Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
MARCH 20, 2020 Albany, NY
Governor Cuomo Signs the ‘New York State on PAUSE’ Executive Order
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he is signing the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. It includes a new directive that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, and temporarily bans all non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason.
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Andrew Cuomo
@NYGovCuomo
In NY we know that:
Policies
Assure
Uniform
Safety for
Everyone
11:40 AM · Mar 20, 2020·Twitter Web App
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Melissa
@Melissa28181015
#NYPAUSE - so should the rest of the country. FL should be next; P.A.U.S.E. Let’s go! #CloseTheValve
11:48 AM · Mar 20, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
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Dmoney
@meanlittlemissy
#StayTheFHome #coronavirus #NYpause #SocialDistanacing
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1:21 PM · Mar 20, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
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Anthony Johns
@AnthonyJohns
#NYpause
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Gothamist
@Gothamist
· Mar 20
Gov. Cuomo Announces Stay-At-Home Order: “New York State On PAUSE” https://gothamist.com/news/gov-cuomo-announces-stay-home-order-new-york-state-pause
1:48 PM · Mar 20, 2020 from Brooklyn, NY·Twitter for iPhone
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IPROconnect
@IPROconnect
Access to Lake Success & Albany Offices Saturday, March 21, 2020 Greetings,
As you may be aware, Governor Cuomo has implemented NY Pause
3:37 PM · Mar 20, 2020·IPROconnect
RochesterFirst.com
NY PAUSE extended through April 29, 4,758 COVID-19 deaths in New York, 130,689 confirmed cases statewide
by: WROC Staff
Posted: Apr 6, 2020 / 11:36 AM EDT / Updated: Apr 6, 2020 / 01:45 PM EDT
ALBANY, N.Y. (WROC) — Schools and non-essential businesses in New York will remain closed through April and fines will be doubled for those who don’t comply with social distancing rules as COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to climb statewide.
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@Whereiskajarii
New York calling it’s lockdown “NY Pause” is the most New York thing ever
1:22 PM · Apr 6, 2020·Twitter for iPhone