An order will tell New Yorkers to stay home from Sunday evening. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
NEW YORK CITY: New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo will issue an order Sunday night telling all New Yorkers to stay at home. He said he is putting the state on "pause." What does that mean?
Most New Yorkers must stay at home, leaving only for:
Grocery shopping.
Getting medication.
Solitary exercise, such as running or hiking. This does not include group sports such as basketball.
Workers providing essential services. These include:
Health Care workers.
Food suppliers and deliverers.
Pharmacy workers.
Utility workers, including internet providers.
What will happen if I don't take notice of this order?
The governor said this is not voluntary. It will be monitored and there will be civil fines and closures for businesses. Civilians will be asked to return home.
How long will this last?
The governor said it could go on for months.
What about vulnerable New Yorkers?
Seniors over the age of 70, immune-compromised people and those with underlying illnesses face the strictest rules
Remain indoors
Can go outside for solitary exercise
Pre-screen all visitors and aides by taking their temperature
Do not visit households with multiple people
All vulnerable persons should wear a mask when in the company of others
To the greatest extent possible, everyon in the presence of vulnerable people should wear a mask
Always stay at least six feet away from individuals
Do not take public transportation unless urgent and absolutely necessary
What are essential businesses?
Essential Health Care Operations, Including:
research and laboratory services
hospitals
walk-in-care health facilities
emergency veterinary and livestock services
elder care
medical wholesale and distribution
home health care workers or aides for the elderly
doctor and emergency dental
nursing homes, or residential health care facilities or congregate care facilities
medical supplies and equipment manufacturers and providers
Essential Infrastructure, Including:
utilities including power generation, fuel supply and transmission
public water and wastewater
telecommunications and data centers
airports/airlines
transportation infrastructure such as bus, rail, or for-hire vehicles, garages
hotels, and places of accommodation
Essential Manufacturing, Including:
food processing, manufacturing agents, including all foods and beverages
chemicals
medical equipment/instruments
pharmaceuticals
sanitary products
telecommunications
microelectronics/semi-conductor
agriculture/farms
household paper products
Essential Retail, Including:
grocery stores including all food and beverage stores
pharmacies
convenience stores
farmer's markets
gas stations
restaurants/bars (but only for take-out/delivery)
hardware and building material stores
Essential Services, Including:
trash and recycling collection, processing and disposal
mail and shipping services
laundromats
building cleaning and maintenance
child care services
auto repair
warehouse/distribution and fulfillment
funeral homes, crematoriums and cemeteries
storage for essential businesses
animal shelters
News Media
Financial Institutions, Including:
banks
insurance
payroll
accounting
services related to financial markets
Providers of Basic Necessities to Economically Disadvantaged Populations, Including:
homeless shelters and congregate care facilities
food banks
human services providers whose function includes the direct care of patients in state-licensed or funded voluntary programs; the care, protection, custody and oversight of individuals both in the community and in state-licensed residential facilities; those operating community shelters and other critical human services agencies providing direct care or support
Construction, Including:
skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers
other related construction firms and professionals for essential infrastructure or for emergency repair and safety purposes
Defense
defense and national security-related operations supporting the U.S. Government or a contractor to the US government
Essential Services Necessary to Maintain the Safety, Sanitation and Essential Operations of Residences or Other Essential Businesses, Including:
law enforcement
fire prevention and response
building code enforcement
security
emergency management and response
building cleaners or janitors
general maintenance whether employed by the entity directly or a vendor
automotive repair
disinfection
Vendors that Provide Essential Services or Products, Including Logistics and Technology Support, Child Care and Services:
logistics
technology support for online services
child care programs and services
government owned or leased buildings
essential government services
What about houses of worship?
Houses of worship are not ordered closed but strongly recommended not to hold congregate services.