Relaxing COVID Restrictions: Newark Extends Curfew For Bars, Restaurants To Midnight
Mayor Ras Baraka says the curfew could be extended further if residents act responsibly and the COVID infection rate doesn't rise.
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Mayor Ras Baraka says the curfew could be extended further if residents act responsibly and the COVID infection rate doesn't rise.
Also in May, hair salons, barbershops and other personal care services will go up to 75%.
As CBS2's Andrea Grymes reported, it is important to note this is the mayor's goal, and not 100% set in stone.
Anyone over the age of 16 is eligible.
It has been a tough year for kids navigating through a pandemic while trying to learn in school or virtually.
The brothers estimate the trek will take five months and they will be camping out or relying on the kindness of strangers along the way.
While this type of analysis can only provide a rough estimate of risk and there aren't many activities that are zero risk, this does give us an idea of what factors we should concentrate on to prevent indoor COVID transmission.
In an effort to vaccinate 70% of it's population, Paterson is addressing COVID vaccine hesitancy amongst its Muslim population.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he wants as many young people ages 16 to 25 to get vaccinated as possible.
The move comes after the district went back and forth on the decision, frustrating parents and local leaders.
The full data on nursing home deaths wasn't released until late January of this year.
It's a catastrophe in India, where the number of COVID-19 cases is skyrocketing. There's a shortage of hospital beds, oxygen and medicine.
There will be daily health screenings and cleanings, and rules for face coverings and social distance remain in place.
Some executive orders that have been in place since the peak of the coronavirus pandemic are being repealed by the state. That includes the midnight curfews.
Long Island political leaders are calling on state officials to allow their beaches to open at normal 100% capacity.
As New York City public schools hope all students return in person this fall, it's also preparing to address the pandemic's widespread impact.
Keep in mind, many venues have their own rules and you still need to wear a mask indoors.
Among the changes -- food will no longer be required with the purchase of alcohol in bars and restaurants.
Students can expect to be in school a lot more going forward in New Jersey's largest city.
Many worried there would be no dancing at prom, but the governor plans to announce dance floors are allowed at indoor catered events, with masks and social distancing required.
Some 10 million doses manufactured in the U.S. could be shipped out to other countries within the "coming weeks," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.
As COVID-19 vaccines become widely available and anyone 16 and older can now get one, there is also a number of issues that are slowing their uptake.
Overall, six in 10 Americans say they will get vaccinated or report having received at least one dose. That leaves four in 10 who say "maybe" (18%) or "no" outright (22%).
New York officials announced state-run vaccination sites will resume administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine after federal health officials lifted the pause.
Effectively immediately, anyone eligible for the COVID vaccine can walk into a center run by New York City. Residency restrictions are also lifted.
