With the exception of grocery stores, pharmacies, cable operators, and everything related to community services, including water maintenance services or public transport, all businesses will be closed as of Saturday, 8 p.m. .
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo said individuals have the option of leaving their homes, shopping or even taking the air, while urging them to respect the principle of social distancing .
However, he threatened to fined businesses that were considered non-essential and would remain open.
There are 20,000 confirmed cases of infection in the United States.
– With the help of AFP
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