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Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled details of what he calls the “winter plan” for limiting the spread of COVID-19 in New York State. He said it’s aimed at avoiding further economic shutdowns, but he said it’s up to New Yorkers to voluntarily limit in-home gatherings in the coming weeks. The governor also said indoor dining in New York City will be banned, starting Monday.
Cuomo said he does not want to repeat a massive shut down like the state experienced in the spring, when New York was the epicenter of the worldwide pandemic.
He said new data reveals that many places once considered a dangerous source of virus spread, including hair salons and barber shops, gyms and religious services, are now among the lowest sources of spread, according to information collected by contact tracers on a portion of total infections.