New Yorkers must wear masks when unable to socially distance, Gov. Cuomo says

[turbinetree]

Source: CNN

By Elizabeth Joseph and Eric Levenson, CNN

Updated 3:55 PM ET, Wed April 15, 2020

(CNN)New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will sign an executive order that requires everyone in the state to wear a mask or a mouth/nose covering in public when not social distancing, he said Wednesday.

There will be a three-day notice period before the order is enforced, allowing New Yorkers to secure masks or coverings. He said he is considering a civil penalty for those who break the rule.

The decision was announced as Cuomo said that another 752 people died from coronavirus on Tuesday, a slight decrease from the previous day and further evidence that New York has reached a plateau in its outbreak. Hospitalizations -- both the net change and the three-day average -- as well as admissions to the intensive care unit and intubations across New York are down, he said.

"You see the flattening of the curve," Cuomo said. "We're not out of the woods ... but we can control the spread."

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/us/new-york-facemasks/index.html

[Nacht Owl]

1. Sensible

Presidential, even. But not this year. Hey, Andrew's only 62. He can wait.

[saidsimplesimon]

2. Those briefings invading our space

are not safe for watching. "Do I say, not as I do" will be the cause of more deaths or serious infections extending the economic slide. imo

[TreasonousBastard]

3. I'd say about 80-90% of the people I see on my part of eastern Long Island are...

wearing masks. Boring ones, though.

I made one out of a folded microfiber towel, and next stop is Dick's for a hockey mask. Stick the microfiber in there and I'm invincible.

I have a full-face ninja mask for blizzard conditions, but it's getting too warm for that.

[cbdo2007]

4. I think full time face masks for the next 6-12 months is our future.

Testing everyone won't do it because you would have to test them all constantly. Requiring face masks in public is the only way to get people to stop spreading the virus as much as possible.

[C Moon]

5. In Los Angeles, you have to wear a mask if you are visiting grocery stores, etc

"In Los Angeles as of Friday, masks are now legally required, not just recommended, when visiting businesses such as grocery stores that remain open to the public. Both customers and workers at those businesses must wear face coverings under an order from Mayor Eric Garcetti."

https://abc7.com/coronavirus-covid-19-social-distancing-masks/6091829/

[brooklynite]

6. BREAKING: All MTA Bus, Subway, Rail customers required to wear masks

Statement from MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick J. Foye:

“Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order, all customers will be required to wear a face covering while traveling with us during this pandemic, effective Friday April 17. We commend the Governor for his leadership in ensuring a safe environment for the essential workers riding with us. We remind New Yorkers to stay home and observe social distancing measures whenever possible. Walk down the platform, board a different train car or wait for the next train or bus where possible – we all need to change our behavior to protect each other. Wearing masks and other face coverings in public will help stop the spread and ultimately save lives.”

[ananda]

7. Austin has had that order in place ...

... since a few days ago.