The virus can spread rapidly through the close interactions New Yorkers have in restaurants, bars and places where we sit close together.
New York mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti have both ordered movie theaters, restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs, small theater houses, and concert venues to be closed temporarily due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (via Vital Thrills).
“We will come through this, but until we do, we must make whatever sacrifices necessary to help our fellow New Yorkers.”
“Tomorrow, I will sign an Executive Order limiting restaurants, bars, and cafes to food take-out and delivery.