Cuomo: Gyms Can Open “As Soon As August 24” At 33% Capacity

Governor sets mandatory mask wearing and other strict health measures

New York Governor Cuomo Holds Briefing In New York NEW YORK, NY - JULY 23: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo takes off a protective mask during the daily media briefing at the Office of the Governor of the State of New York on July 23, 2020 in New York City. The Governor said the state liquor authority has suspended 27 bar and restaurant alcohol licenses for violations of social distancing rules as public officials try to keep the coronavirus outbreak under control. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Getty Images) (Jeenah Moon/Getty Images)

August 17, 2020 at 6:13 p.m. UTC

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo stated today Gyms can begin to reopen under restrictions and new health measures. Gyms are the latest to open throughout the state of NY now that Covid-19 numbers seem to be reducing further and pushing the state farther in to it’s next stage of re-openings.

Governor Cuomo explains further during today’s press conference:

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