persons who may gather in churches or synagogues, which are not designated as ‘essential
businesses’, for the purpose of combatting the increasing spread of COVID-19. The limits applied
to different areas of New York City that were designated by colors: red for the worst-hit areas,
orange for seriously hit areas, and yellow for areas that were starting to limit the spread of
COVID-19. The number of persons who were allowed to be present at the same time at a gathering
in a house of worship was limited to the lesser of 10 people or 25% of maximum capacity in a red
zone; 25 people or 33% of maximum capacity in an orange zone; and 50% of maximum capacity