Coronavirus new york city shuts down schools restaurants and theatres

On March 12, 2020, New York City announced that it would be shutting down schools, restaurants, and theaters in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This decision was made in response to the rapidly increasing number of cases in the city and the surrounding areas.

Here are some specific details about the shutdown:

Schools:

• All public and private schools in New York City were closed starting on March 16, 2020, for a minimum of two weeks.
• This decision affected over 1.1 million students in the city's public school system.
• The city's schools were closed to help reduce the spread of the virus and to allow for deep cleaning and disinfection of school buildings.

Restaurants:

• All restaurants and bars in New York City were ordered to close their dining rooms and switch to take-out or delivery only starting on March 17, 2020.
• This decision was made to reduce the number of people gathering in public places and to help slow the spread of the virus.
• Restaurants were allowed to continue offering take-out and delivery services, but were required to follow strict health and safety guidelines.

Theaters:

• All Broadway theaters in New York City were closed starting on March 12, 2020, until further notice.
• This decision affected over 30 Broadway shows and thousands of theater employees.
• The city's theaters were closed to help reduce the spread of the virus and to protect the health and safety of performers, crew members, and audience members.

Other measures:

• The city also implemented other measures to help slow the spread of the virus, including:
  • Limiting gatherings to 50 people or fewer.
  • Closing non-essential businesses, such as gyms and movie theaters.
  • Encouraging remote work and virtual meetings.
  • Increasing the number of testing sites and contact tracing efforts.

These measures were put in place to help slow the spread of the virus and to protect the health and safety of New Yorkers.