New York State Lifts All COVID Restrictions
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New York Has Fully Reopened—What That Means for Travelers
Photo by Shutterstock “This is going to be the summer of New York City,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
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The decision was made as New York reached a vaccination milestone—70 percent of New York residents age 18 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
“We’re no longer just surviving—we’re thriving. The state mandates that have proven right and brought us through this pandemic are relaxed as of today, effective immediately,” Governor Cuomo stated on June 15.
The only exception to the lifting of restrictions is large-scale indoor events with more than 5,000 attendees. For these events, attendees must provide proof of vaccination in order to be able to remove their masks inside. Unvaccinated attendees over the age of four must present proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test result and wear a mask inside the venue.
The June 15 reopening is two weeks ahead of the July 1 reopening New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had announced at the end of April.
“This is going to be the summer of New York City. You’re going to see amazing activities, cultural activities coming back,” Mayor de Blasio stated back in April.
Are masks still required in New York?
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As of June 15, “unvaccinated individuals continue to be responsible for wearing masks” in New York, in accordance with CDC guidance. Masks are also required for unvaccinated attendees at large-scale indoor events, as well as on public transit and in schools, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, nursing homes, and healthcare settings.
Vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a mask unless they are in one of the above settings.
Is Broadway open?
Broadway has been dark since March 12, 2020. Although theaters are allowed to fully reopen along with all other businesses, because of the long lead time required to put on a production, September 2021 has been established as the main reopening season for Broadway. Some smaller, more intimate shows may open earlier.
Are hotels in New York open?
Yes. All hotels and lodgings in New York can welcome guests and no longer need to implement COVID-19-specific health and safety measures. Some major hotels that temporarily closed during the pandemic due to a drop in demand have recently reopened. Examples include the Plaza Hotel, which reopened May 20; the Peninsula New York, which reopened June 1; and Ritz-Carlton, New York, Central Park, which reopened June 2. Park Hyatt New York and Mandarin Oriental reopened on April 1. The 873-room Westin New York at Times Square reopened on April 29.
Are there any restrictions on travel to New York?
The quarantine requirements for domestic travelers arriving into New York State that Governor Cuomo put in place last June expired on April 1, 2021. All New York area airports are open and flights are operating as scheduled.
As of January 26, a nationwide order mandated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires international arrivals to provide documentation of negative COVID-19 test results procured within three days of their departure to the United States.
This story was originally published on April 29, 2021, and was updated on June 16, 2021, to include current information.
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