Meetings in New York homes will be limited to a maximum of 10 people starting Friday in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered Wednesday.
The president explained that the new guideline responds to the increase in infections derived from the great Halloween parties, football parties and other social gatherings.
Cuomo was very emphatic in pointing out that the new attendance cap applies to both indoor and outdoor parties. However, families of 10 or more members who reside in the same house are excluded.
New York City sheriffs focus efforts on dismantling religious parties and gatherings that violate the health code of just 10 attendees. Each violation carries a fine of up to $ 15,000.
By mandate of the governor, the operations of the forces of law are concentrated more in the critical zones, where the spikes are high.
In critical areas, fines for violating capacity standards can carry a fine of up to $ 1,000 per day, in addition to other penalties for violating physical distancing and mask use rules.
In addition, social media posts can end up giving away the organizers of mass parties. Last month, the Sheriff’s Office reported that officers dismantled a party of at least 100 people in Cunningham Park thanks to social media posts, as reported by our sister network NBC 4.
Cuomo’s warning coincides with guidance released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which lists several updated recommendations for celebrating Thanksgiving, as many Americans weigh how they will celebrate the holiday. focused on the family amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The CDC indicates that virtual gatherings or enjoying parties with members of your own household are the safest options this year. Meetings with people from other households, including college students returning home from campus, are higher risk options.
The agency highlighted several factors that households should consider before hosting a Thanksgiving gathering in person. Health officials recommended watching the rate of coronavirus cases in the area, limiting the number of guests and limiting physical contact.
For in-person meetings, the CDC encouraged wearing the outdoors “as much as possible,” as long as guests practice physical distancing and wear masks when not eating.
The new guide discouraged “potluck-style gatherings” and suggested that guests bring their own food to meetings. Shopping on or after Thanksgiving, attending large events and large gatherings with people outside the immediate home were listed as “higher risk activities.”
A key recommendation is to ensure adequate ventilation and avoid meetings in spaces with little air flow. The CDC says that opening windows and keeping central air conditioning on continuously are two ways to ensure good ventilation.
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